New Zealand: Vegetable Market 2025

Vegetable Market Size in New Zealand

In 2022, the New Zealand vegetable market increased by X% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. In general, consumption, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Vegetable Production in New Zealand

In value terms, vegetable production dropped slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Vegetable production peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of vegetables in New Zealand declined modestly to X tons per ha in 2022, stabilizing at 2021. Over the period under review, the yield, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the yield increased by X% against the previous year. The vegetable yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2021, and then shrank slightly in the following year. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, approx. X ha of vegetables were harvested in New Zealand; approximately mirroring the year before. Overall, the harvested area saw a slight descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X%. The vegetable harvested area peaked at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Vegetable Exports

Exports from New Zealand

In 2022, overseas shipments of vegetables decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. In general, exports continue to indicate a noticeable slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, vegetable exports shrank significantly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a slight downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Japan (X tons), Indonesia (X tons) and Fiji (X tons) were the main destinations of vegetable exports from New Zealand, with a combined X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Indonesia (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Japan ($X), Fiji ($X) and Indonesia ($X) constituted the largest markets for vegetable exported from New Zealand worldwide, together comprising X% of total exports.

Indonesia, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of 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 2022, the average vegetable export price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 an increase of X%. 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.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Fiji ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the Netherlands ($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 the UK (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Vegetable Imports

Imports into New Zealand

Vegetable imports into New Zealand reduced dramatically to X tons in 2022, with a decrease of X% compared with the previous year's figure. In general, imports continue to indicate a noticeable contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, vegetable imports contracted significantly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports showed a slight downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

China (X tons), Australia (X tons) and the United States (X tons) were the main suppliers of vegetable imports to New Zealand, with a combined X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by the United States (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, the largest vegetable suppliers to New Zealand were Australia ($X), China ($X) and Fiji ($X), together accounting for X% of total imports. The United States and Tonga lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

The United States, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average vegetable import price amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 an increase of X%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, 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 Fiji ($X per ton), while the price for Tonga ($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 (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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