New Zealand: Market for Seeds, Fruit and Spores Used for Sowing 2025

Market Size for Seeds, Fruit and Spores Used for Sowing in New Zealand

The New Zealand market for seeds, fruit and spores used for sowing fell significantly to $X in 2022, declining by -40.5% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, enjoyed a pronounced expansion. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Seeds, Fruit and Spores Used for Sowing in New Zealand

In value terms, production of seeds, fruit and spores used for sowing declined modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +1.2% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being observed in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of 35% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2022, production of growth failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, the average yield of seeds, fruit and spores used for sowing in New Zealand was estimated at less than X kg per ha, remaining constant against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the yield saw 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 total area harvested in terms of seeds, fruit and spores used for sowing production in New Zealand amounted to less than X ha, flattening at the year before. Overall, the harvested area saw a relatively flat trend pattern.

Exports of Seeds, Fruit and Spores Used for Sowing

Exports from New Zealand

Exports of seeds, fruit and spores used for sowing from New Zealand skyrocketed to X tons in 2022, increasing by 55% compared with the year before. In general, total exports indicated a modest expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +89.4% against 2019 indices. The exports peaked at X tons in 2016; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

In value terms, exports of seeds, fruit and spores used for sowing skyrocketed to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +1.7% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

The UK (X tons), Thailand (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main destinations of exports of seeds, fruit and spores used for sowing from New Zealand, with a combined 48% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by the UK (with a CAGR of +22.1%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for seed, fruit and spore used for sowing exported from New Zealand were Australia ($X), the UK ($X) and Germany ($X), with a combined 55% share of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Germany, with a CAGR of +14.3%, recorded 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 export price for seeds, fruit and spores used for sowing amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of -12.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when the average export price increased by 48% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2020 to 2022, the average 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 Australia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Pakistan ($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 Australia (+2.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Imports of Seeds, Fruit and Spores Used for Sowing

Imports into New Zealand

In 2022, supplies from abroad of seeds, fruit and spores used for sowing was finally on the rise to reach X tons after two years of decline. In general, imports enjoyed strong growth. Imports peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, imports of seeds, fruit and spores used for sowing rose remarkably to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +1.5% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 38%. Over the period under review, imports of reached the maximum at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Argentina (X tons) constituted the largest seed, fruit and spore used for sowing supplier to New Zealand, with a 64% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of seeds, fruit and spores used for sowing from Argentina exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the United States (X tons), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Australia (X tons), with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Argentina amounted to +37.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United States (+12.6% per year) and Australia (-6.3% per year).

In value terms, the largest seed, fruit and spore used for sowing suppliers to New Zealand were the United States ($X), Australia ($X) and Argentina ($X), together comprising 61% of total imports. China, Italy, Tonga and Bolivia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 7.1%.

Italy, with a CAGR of +20.9%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to 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

The average import price for seeds, fruit and spores used for sowing stood at $X per ton in 2022, declining by -42.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a abrupt downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 31%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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 Bolivia ($X per ton), while the price for Argentina ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Bolivia (+9.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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