New Zealand: Mate Market 2025

Mate Market Size in New Zealand

In 2022, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in the New Zealand mate market, when its value decreased by -18.3% to $X. In general, consumption, however, recorded a strong increase. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2021, and then declined sharply in the following year.

Mate Exports

Exports from New Zealand

In 2022, mate exports from New Zealand skyrocketed to X tons, rising by 4,316% on the previous year's figure. In general, exports posted significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 12,043%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

In value terms, mate exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports recorded significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 28,332% against the previous year. 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

Australia (X tons) was the main destination for mate exports from New Zealand, accounting for a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Australia was relatively modest.

In value terms, Australia ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for mate exports from New Zealand.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Australia was relatively modest.

Export Prices by Country

The average mate export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, falling by -40% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a perceptible curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of 134% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Australia.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Singapore amounted to +19.7% per year.

Mate Imports

Imports into New Zealand

For the fourth year in a row, New Zealand recorded growth in purchases abroad of mate, which increased by 0.5% to X tons in 2022. Overall, imports showed buoyant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by 106%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

In value terms, mate imports amounted to $X in 2022. In general, imports enjoyed a resilient expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by 59%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Argentina (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of mate to New Zealand, accounting for a 73% share of total imports. Moreover, mate imports from Argentina exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Uruguay (X tons), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Brazil (X tons), with a 5.4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Argentina amounted to +26.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Uruguay (+21.6% per year) and Brazil (+7.9% per year).

In value terms, Argentina ($X) constituted the largest supplier of mate to New Zealand, comprising 72% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Uruguay ($X), with a 20% share of total imports. It was followed by Brazil, with a 5.5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Argentina amounted to +24.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Uruguay (+22.9% per year) and Brazil (+13.3% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average mate import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by 11% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, recorded a mild descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the average import price increased by 35%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2016 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the countries with the highest prices were Paraguay ($X per ton) and Uruguay ($X per ton), while the price for Argentina ($X per ton) and Brazil ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Brazil (+5.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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