New Zealand: Durum Wheat Market 2025

Durum Wheat Market Size in New Zealand

The New Zealand durum wheat market rose slightly to $X in 2022, with an increase of 4.1% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Durum Wheat Production in New Zealand

In value terms, durum wheat production skyrocketed to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production saw a remarkable increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when the production volume increased by 2,453%. Durum wheat production peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, the average durum wheat yield in New Zealand was estimated at X tons per ha, almost unchanged from 2021 figures. Overall, the yield recorded a mild increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 12% against the previous year. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the average durum wheat yield failed to regain momentum. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the durum wheat harvested area in New Zealand reached X ha, growing by 2.5% on 2021. In general, the harvested area, however, showed a noticeable decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the harvested area increased by 8.6%. The durum wheat harvested area peaked at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Durum Wheat Exports

Exports from New Zealand

In 2022, the amount of durum wheat exported from New Zealand surged to X kg, picking up by 589% against the year before. In general, exports, however, saw a abrupt downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 53,787%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, durum wheat exports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, saw a deep downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by 30,250%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Vanuatu (X kg) and Fiji (X kg) were the main destinations of durum wheat exports from New Zealand.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Fiji (with a CAGR of +62.6%).

In value terms, Fiji ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for durum wheat exports from New Zealand, comprising 70% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Vanuatu ($X), with a 30% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Fiji stood at +36.7%.

Export Prices by Country

The average durum wheat export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by 69% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price enjoyed a remarkable increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when the average export price increased by 2,452%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Fiji ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Vanuatu totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Cook Islands (+25.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Durum Wheat Imports

Imports into New Zealand

In 2022, approx. X tons of durum wheat were imported into New Zealand; which is down by -48.1% on the previous year's figure. In general, imports continue to indicate a abrupt decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 1,509%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, durum wheat imports fell sharply to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a abrupt decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 1,160%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, India (X tons) was the main durum wheat supplier to New Zealand, with a 98% share of total imports. It was followed by Greece (X kg), with a 2.1% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from India stood at -11.8%.

In value terms, India ($X) constituted the largest supplier of durum wheat to New Zealand, comprising 94% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Greece ($X), with a 5.6% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from India amounted to -6.3%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average durum wheat import price amounted to $X per ton, approximately equating the previous year. In general, the import price enjoyed a prominent expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 an increase of 731%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Greece ($X per ton), while the price for India amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Korea (+56.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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