New Zealand: Hazelnut Market 2025

Hazelnut Market Size in New Zealand

After five years of growth, the New Zealand hazelnut market decreased by -3% to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, consumption showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Hazelnut Production in New Zealand

In value terms, hazelnut production reduced modestly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 27%. Hazelnut production peaked at $X in 2020, and then fell in the following year.

Hazelnut Exports

Exports from New Zealand

For the fourth consecutive year, New Zealand recorded decline in shipments abroad of hazelnuts, which decreased by -20.8% to X kg in 2021. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a abrupt descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when exports increased by 161% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X kg. From 2016 to 2021, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, hazelnut exports amounted to $X in 2021. In general, exports recorded a abrupt decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 76% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Samoa (X kg), Tonga (X kg) and Fiji (X kg) were the main destinations of hazelnut exports from New Zealand. Moreover, hazelnut exports in Samoa exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest exporter, Tonga, twofold.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Samoa (with a CAGR of +29.2%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, Fiji ($X) remains the key foreign market for hazelnut exports from New Zealand, comprising 93% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Samoa ($X), with a 4.7% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Fiji totaled -2.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Samoa (-14.6% per year) and Tonga (-19.9% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average hazelnut export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, growing by 22% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a strong expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 an increase of 54% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was Fiji ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Tonga ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Fiji (+34.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Hazelnut Imports

Imports into New Zealand

In 2021, hazelnut imports into New Zealand was estimated at X kg, standing approx. at the previous year's figure. In general, imports recorded a abrupt setback. The smallest decline of -20.4% was in 2015. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X kg in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, hazelnut imports shrank remarkably to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports recorded a dramatic contraction. The smallest decline of -18.2% was in 2018. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Australia (X kg) and the United States (X kg) were the main suppliers of hazelnut imports to New Zealand.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by the United States (with a CAGR of -13.8%).

In value terms, the United States ($X) and Australia ($X) constituted the largest hazelnut suppliers to New Zealand.

The United States, with a CAGR of -11.0%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review.

Import Prices by Country

The average hazelnut import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, falling by -18.3% against the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded a abrupt curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the average import price increased by 38% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the price for Australia stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+3.3%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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