New Zealand: Meat And Poultry Market 2025

Meat And Poultry Market Size in New Zealand

In 2022, the New Zealand meat and poultry market increased by X% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the market value increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Meat And Poultry Production in New Zealand

In value terms, meat and poultry production reduced slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the production volume increased by X%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of meat and poultry in New Zealand shrank modestly to X kg per head in 2022, which is down by X% on the year before. In general, the yield saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the average meat and poultry yield hit record highs at X kg per head in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the yield failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, number of animals slaughtered for meat and poultry production in New Zealand amounted to X heads, standing approx. at 2021. This number increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the number of producing animals increased by X%. Over the period under review, this number attained the maximum level at X heads in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, producing animals failed to regain momentum.

Meat And Poultry Exports

Exports from New Zealand

In 2022, shipments abroad of meat and poultry decreased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2016, thus ending a five-year rising trend. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.

In value terms, meat and poultry exports amounted to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by X%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

China (X tons) was the main destination for meat and poultry exports from New Zealand, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, meat and poultry exports to China exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the United States (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Japan (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to China totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United States (X% per year) and Japan (X% per year).

In value terms, the largest markets for meat and poultry exported from New Zealand were China ($X), the United States ($X) and Japan ($X), together accounting for X% of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, China, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average meat and poultry export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 an increase of X%. The export price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to China ($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 South Korea (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Meat And Poultry Imports

Imports into New Zealand

In 2022, imports of meat and poultry into New Zealand fell to X tons, which is down by X% against the year before. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons, and then dropped in the following year.

In value terms, meat and poultry imports dropped markedly to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2021, and then declined markedly in the following year.

Imports by Country

Spain (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Australia (X tons) were the main suppliers of meat and poultry imports to New Zealand, with a combined X% share of total imports. Finland, Canada, Poland, the United States, Sweden and Denmark lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Poland (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest meat and poultry suppliers to New Zealand were Australia ($X), Spain ($X) and Germany ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports. Finland, Poland, the United States, Canada, Sweden and Denmark lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

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

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average meat and poultry import price amounted to $X per ton, which is down by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2021 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 Australia ($X per ton), while the price for Canada ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

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