New Zealand: Vinegar-Preserved Vegetable Market 2025

Vinegar-Preserved Vegetable Market Size in New Zealand

The New Zealand vinegar-preserved vegetable market rose sharply to $X in 2022, growing by 12% 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, the total consumption indicated a resilient increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +8.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by +83.6% against 2016 indices. Vinegar-preserved vegetable consumption peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Vinegar-Preserved Vegetable Exports

Exports from New Zealand

Vinegar-preserved vegetable exports from New Zealand soared to X tons in 2022, rising by 45% compared with 2021 figures. Over the period under review, exports saw a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by 81%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, vinegar-preserved vegetable exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, exports showed a temperate expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of 83% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Australia (X tons) was the main destination for vinegar-preserved vegetable exports from New Zealand, accounting for a 84% share of total exports. Moreover, vinegar-preserved vegetable exports to Australia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Fiji (X tons), more than tenfold. Samoa (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 3.4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Australia totaled +7.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Fiji (+3.8% per year) and Samoa (+28.1% per year).

In value terms, Australia ($X) remains the key foreign market for vegetables in vinegar other than potatoes exports from New Zealand, comprising 74% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Fiji ($X), with a 6.3% share of total exports. It was followed by Cook Islands, with a 4.5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Australia totaled +1.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Fiji (+7.6% per year) and Cook Islands (+2.2% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average vinegar-preserved vegetable export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, shrinking by -8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a pronounced reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 an increase of 17%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 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 Fiji ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Australia ($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 New Caledonia (+9.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Vinegar-Preserved Vegetable Imports

Imports into New Zealand

In 2022, imports of vegetables in vinegar other than potatoes into New Zealand expanded markedly to X tons, growing by 9.1% on 2021. In general, total imports indicated pronounced growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.8% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +27.1% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when imports increased by 39% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, vinegar-preserved vegetable imports expanded notably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by 48% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2022, India (X tons) constituted the largest vinegar-preserved vegetable supplier to New Zealand, accounting for a 45% share of total imports. Moreover, vinegar-preserved vegetable imports from India exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, China (X tons), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Turkey (X tons), with an 8.6% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from India totaled +7.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (+8.5% per year) and Turkey (+8.9% per year).

In value terms, India ($X) constituted the largest supplier of vegetables in vinegar other than potatoes to New Zealand, comprising 33% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by China ($X), with a 14% share of total imports. It was followed by Australia, with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from India amounted to +14.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (+12.9% per year) and Australia (+0.1% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average vinegar-preserved vegetable import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by 5.3% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +4.6%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 an increase of 20% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Sri Lanka (+17.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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