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New Zealand: Natural Cork Market 2025

Natural Cork Market Size in New Zealand

The New Zealand natural cork market fell modestly to $X in 2021, reducing by -4% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). Overall, consumption recorded a noticeable slump. Natural cork consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Natural Cork Exports

Exports from New Zealand

In 2019, after two years of decline, there was decline in shipments abroad of natural cork debacked or roughly squared, when their volume decreased by 0% to X kg. Over the period under review, exports enjoyed a significant expansion. The smallest decline of 99.9% was in 2017. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure in 2019 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, natural cork exports totaled $X in 2019. Overall, exports enjoyed a significant expansion. The smallest decline of 99.9% was in 2017. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum in 2019 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Vanuatu (X kg) and Australia (X kg) were the main destinations of natural cork exports from New Zealand.

From 2016 to 2019, the biggest increases were recorded for Australia (with a CAGR of +488.7%).

From 2016 to 2019, the average annual growth rate of value to Vanuatu stood at +455.0%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2019, the average natural cork export price amounted to $X per ton, leveling off at the previous year. In general, the export price faced a precipitous decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 a decrease of 99.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2019, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2016 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Vanuatu (-40.2%).

Natural Cork Imports

Imports into New Zealand

In 2021, overseas purchases of natural cork debacked or roughly squared decreased by -4.4% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year rising trend. In general, imports saw a abrupt descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 217% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, natural cork imports reduced to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 445% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X, and then declined modestly in the following year.

Imports by Country

Australia (X tons), China (X tons) and Germany (X kg) were the main suppliers of natural cork imports to New Zealand, together comprising 84% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Germany (with a CAGR of +73.0%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of natural cork debacked or roughly squared to New Zealand, comprising 56% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by China ($X), with a 19% share of total imports. It was followed by Australia, with a 14% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Germany totaled +92.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (+19.4% per year) and Australia (+27.3% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average natural cork import price amounted to $X per ton, remaining constant against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a prominent increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 an increase of 72% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the price for Australia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Poland (+14.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

Portugal remains the largest natural cork consuming country worldwide, comprising approx. 78% of total volume. Moreover, natural cork consumption in Portugal exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, Slovakia, sevenfold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Italy, with a 1.8% share.
Portugal remains the largest natural cork producing country worldwide, accounting for 74% of total volume. Moreover, natural cork production in Portugal exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Spain, fourfold.
In value terms, Germany constituted the largest supplier of natural cork to New Zealand, comprising 68% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by China, with a 23% share of total imports. It was followed by Portugal, with a 4.8% share.
In value terms, the largest markets for natural cork exported from New Zealand were Vanuatu and Australia $947).
In 2021, the average natural cork export price amounted to $4,900 per ton, almost unchanged from the previous year.
In 2021, the average natural cork import price amounted to $11,616 per ton, shrinking by -29.5% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the natural cork market in New Zealand. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

  • Prodcom 16292150 - Natural cork, debacked or roughly squared, in rectangular or square blocks, plates, sheets or strips

Country coverage:

  • New Zealand

Data coverage:

  • Market volume and value
  • Per Capita consumption
  • Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
  • Trade (exports and imports) in New Zealand
  • Export and import prices
  • Market trends, drivers and restraints
  • Key market players and their profiles

Reasons to buy this report:

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  • Find deeper insights into current market developments
  • Discover vital success factors affecting the market

This report is designed for manufacturers, distributors, importers, and wholesalers, as well as for investors, consultants and advisors.

In this report, you can find information that helps you to make informed decisions on the following issues:

  1. How to diversify your business and benefit from new market opportunities
  2. How to load your idle production capacity
  3. How to boost your sales on overseas markets
  4. How to increase your profit margins
  5. How to make your supply chain more sustainable
  6. How to reduce your production and supply chain costs
  7. How to outsource production to other countries
  8. How to prepare your business for global expansion

While doing this research, we combine the accumulated expertise of our analysts and the capabilities of artificial intelligence. The AI-based platform, developed by our data scientists, constitutes the key working tool for business analysts, empowering them to discover deep insights and ideas from the marketing data.

  1. 1. INTRODUCTION

    Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business

    1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
    2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
    3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
    4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
  2. 2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

    A Quick Overview of Market Performance

    1. KEY FINDINGS
    2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
  3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

    Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE
    2. MARKET STRUCTURE
    3. TRADE BALANCE
    4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
    5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
  4. 4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

    Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
    2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
    3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
    4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
    5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
  5. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

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    1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
    3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
    4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
  6. 6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

    Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports

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    1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
    3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
    4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
  7. 7. PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
  8. 8. IMPORTS

    The Largest Import Supplying Countries

    1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
  9. 9. EXPORTS

    The Largest Destinations for Exports

    1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
    2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
  10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

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  11. LIST OF TABLES

    1. Key Findings In 2024
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    3. Market Value, 2012–2024
    4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2024
    5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
    8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
  12. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    2. Market Value, 2012–2024
    3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
    4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
    5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
    6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
    7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2024
    8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
    9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
    10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
    11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
    12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
    13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
    14. Production Volume And Growth
    15. Exports And Growth
    16. Export Prices And Growth
    17. Market Size And Growth
    18. Per Capita Consumption
    19. Imports And Growth
    20. Import Prices
    21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
    23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
    25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
    26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
    29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
    31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
    32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024

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