New Zealand: Mushroom And Truffle Market 2025

Mushroom And Truffle Market Size in New Zealand

The New Zealand mushroom and truffle market fell to $X in 2022, approximately equating the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption saw a abrupt shrinkage. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Mushroom And Truffle Production in New Zealand

In value terms, mushroom and truffle production rose modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, showed a abrupt descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the production volume increased by 36% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of mushrooms and truffles in New Zealand amounted to less than X kg per ha in 2022, therefore, remained relatively stable against the year before. Over the period under review, the yield continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the harvested area of mushrooms and truffles in New Zealand was estimated at less than X ha, stabilizing at the previous year's figure. Overall, the harvested area continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern.

Mushroom And Truffle Exports

Exports from New Zealand

In 2022, overseas shipments of mushrooms and truffles were finally on the rise to reach X tons after four years of decline. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a deep reduction. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, mushroom and truffle exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, saw a abrupt contraction. The exports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Hong Kong SAR (X tons), Fiji (X tons) and Cook Islands (X tons) were the main destinations of mushroom and truffle exports from New Zealand, together accounting for 80% of total exports. French Polynesia, Samoa, Vanuatu, Thailand and New Caledonia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 19%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Samoa (with a CAGR of +2.1%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Hong Kong SAR ($X), Fiji ($X) and Cook Islands ($X) were the largest markets for mushroom and truffle exported from New Zealand worldwide, together comprising 78% of total exports. French Polynesia, Samoa, Vanuatu, New Caledonia and Thailand lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 21%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, French Polynesia, with a CAGR of +6.4%, saw the highest growth rate of 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

In 2022, the average mushroom and truffle export price amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by -16.8% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.4%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of 13% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2021, and then reduced markedly in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was New Caledonia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Cook Islands ($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 New Caledonia (+12.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Mushroom And Truffle Imports

Imports into New Zealand

In 2022, mushroom and truffle imports into New Zealand fell dramatically to X kg, waning by -99.9% on the previous year. Over the period under review, imports saw a significant decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of 192% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, mushroom and truffle imports shrank rapidly to $X in 2022. In general, imports faced a sharp decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 209%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Sweden (X kg) and China (X kg) were the main suppliers of mushroom and truffle imports to New Zealand.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by China (with a CAGR of 0.0%).

In value terms, Sweden ($X) constituted the largest supplier of mushrooms and truffles to New Zealand, comprising 78% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by China ($X), with a 22% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Sweden stood at +8.0%.

Import Prices by Country

The average mushroom and truffle import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by 267% against the previous year. In general, the import price saw a buoyant expansion. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Sweden ($X per ton), while the price for China amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Sweden (+12.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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