New Zealand: Persimmon Market 2025

Persimmon Market Size in New Zealand

The New Zealand persimmon market dropped rapidly to $X in 2021, with a decrease of -17.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption showed a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2016 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Persimmon Production in New Zealand

In value terms, persimmon production expanded to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 21% against the previous year. Persimmon production peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2021, the average yield of persimmons in New Zealand reached X tons per ha, remaining constant against 2020. Overall, the yield showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 3.6% against the previous year. The persimmon yield peaked in 2021 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2021, the persimmon harvested area in New Zealand expanded significantly to X ha, increasing by 7.8% on the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the harvested area, however, continues to indicate a pronounced downturn. The persimmon harvested area peaked at X ha in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Persimmon Exports

Exports from New Zealand

In 2021, the amount of persimmons exported from New Zealand surged to X tons, picking up by 19% against the year before. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a slight decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 38%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, persimmon exports surged to $X in 2021. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +2.1% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when exports increased by 29%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure in 2021 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Australia (X tons), Singapore (X tons) and Thailand (X tons) were the main destinations of persimmon exports from New Zealand, together accounting for 66% of total exports. These countries were followed by Vietnam, Hong Kong SAR, Malaysia, France, Indonesia, China, Canada and the Philippines, which together accounted for a further 28%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were in Vietnam (with a CAGR of +47.8%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for persimmon exported from New Zealand were Australia ($X), Singapore ($X) and Thailand ($X), together comprising 64% of total exports. These countries were followed by Vietnam, Hong Kong SAR, Indonesia, Malaysia, China, Canada, the Philippines and France, which together accounted for a further 30%.

Vietnam, with a CAGR of +50.3%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average persimmon export price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 7.3% against the previous year. Over the last nine years, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.4%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the average export price increased by 15%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was Vietnam ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to France ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Hong Kong SAR (+4.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Persimmon Imports

Imports into New Zealand

In 2021, approx. X kg of persimmons were imported into New Zealand; approximately reflecting the previous year's figure. In general, imports recorded a sharp decline. The smallest decline of 99.9% was in 2017. Imports peaked at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, persimmon imports totaled $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports saw a precipitous contraction. The smallest decline of 99.9% was in 2017. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Germany (X kg) was the main persimmon supplier to New Zealand, with a approx. 100% share of total imports.

From 2016 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Germany was relatively modest.

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of persimmon to New Zealand.

From 2016 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Germany was relatively modest.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average persimmon import price amounted to $X per ton, almost unchanged from the previous year. In general, the import price saw buoyant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the average import price decreased by 99.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for Germany.

From 2016 to 2021, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Pakistan amounted to 0.0% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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