New Zealand: Green Peas Market 2025

Green Peas Market Size in New Zealand

The New Zealand green peas market declined modestly to $X in 2022, stabilizing at the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption recorded a pronounced descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 9.9% against the previous year. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Green Peas Production in New Zealand

In value terms, green peas production reduced to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of 102% against the previous year. Green peas production peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the average green peas yield in New Zealand fell to X tons per ha, remaining stable against 2021 figures. In general, the yield, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of 0.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average green peas yield hit record highs at X tons per ha in 2018; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022. 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 peas (green) production in New Zealand amounted to X ha, approximately reflecting the previous year. In general, the harvested area saw a drastic downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the harvested area increased by 6.1%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to green peas production reached the peak figure at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Green Peas Exports

Exports from New Zealand

In 2022, the amount of peas (green) exported from New Zealand skyrocketed to X tons, picking up by 9,676% compared with 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a perceptible curtailment. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, green peas exports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, saw a deep downturn. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons) was the main destination for green peas exports from New Zealand, with a 99% share of total exports. It was followed by French Polynesia (X kg), with a 0.1% share of total exports.

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

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

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average green peas export price amounted to $X per ton, reducing by -80.5% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a perceptible slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the average export price increased by 260%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was French Polynesia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Germany amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to French Polynesia (+17.8%).

Green Peas Imports

Imports into New Zealand

In 2022, purchases abroad of peas (green) increased by 8.4% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after four years of decline. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a abrupt descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 20%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, green peas imports rose slightly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a pronounced decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 48% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Zambia (X tons), Zimbabwe (X tons) and the United States (X tons) were the main suppliers of green peas imports to New Zealand.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for the United States (with a CAGR of +30.7%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, Zimbabwe ($X), Zambia ($X) and the United States ($X) were the largest green peas suppliers to New Zealand.

The United States, with a CAGR of +33.7%, 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 mixed trend patterns.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average green peas import price amounted to $X per ton, dropping by -6.2% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.0%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the average import price increased by 24% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton, and then shrank in the following year.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+2.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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