New Zealand: Fruit Market 2025

Fruit Market Size in New Zealand

The New Zealand fruit market expanded significantly to $X in 2022, increasing by X% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Fruit consumption peaked at $X in 2020; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Fruit Production in New Zealand

In value terms, fruit production rose to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, the total production indicated prominent growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Fruit production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of fruits in New Zealand reduced slightly to X tons per ha in 2022, waning by X% against the year before. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the yield increased by X%. Over the period under review, the average fruit yield reached the maximum level at X tons per ha in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the yield remained at a lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the total area harvested in terms of fruits production in New Zealand fell to X ha, remaining constant against 2021. Over the period under review, the harvested area, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X%. As a result, the harvested area reached the peak level of X ha. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the fruit harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Fruit Exports

Exports from New Zealand

After four years of growth, shipments abroad of fruits decreased by X% to X tons in 2022. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then contracted in the following year.

In value terms, fruit exports contracted to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, recorded a prominent increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X%. The exports peaked at $X in 2021, and then declined in the following year.

Exports by Country

China (X tons), Japan (X tons) and the United States (X tons) were the main destinations of fruit exports from New Zealand, together comprising X% of total exports. Taiwan (Chinese), Vietnam, South Korea, Australia, Thailand, India, the UK, Germany, Hong Kong SAR and the United Arab Emirates lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Vietnam (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for fruit exported from New Zealand were China ($X), Japan ($X) and Taiwan (Chinese) ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports. South Korea, the United States, Vietnam, Australia, Hong Kong SAR, Thailand, India, the UK, the United Arab Emirates and Germany lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Vietnam, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average fruit export price amounted to $X per ton, declining by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated noticeable growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the average export price increased by X%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the United States (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Fruit Imports

Imports into New Zealand

In 2022, overseas purchases of fruits decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the fourth consecutive year after three years of growth. Overall, imports showed a mild contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, fruit imports expanded modestly to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Ecuador (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of fruit to New Zealand, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, fruit imports from Ecuador exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the Philippines (X tons), twofold. Australia (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Ecuador amounted to X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Philippines (X% per year) and Australia (X% per year).

In value terms, Ecuador ($X), Australia ($X) and the United States ($X) constituted the largest fruit suppliers to New Zealand, with a combined X% share of total imports. The Philippines and Mexico lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Among the main suppliers, Mexico, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average fruit import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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 the United States ($X per ton), while the price for Ecuador ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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