New Zealand: Beer Market 2024

Beer Market Size in New Zealand

The New Zealand beer market expanded modestly to $X in 2022, rising by X% against the previous year. In general, consumption showed a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Beer Production in New Zealand

In value terms, beer production shrank slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the production volume increased by X%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Beer Exports

Exports from New Zealand

After four years of growth, overseas shipments of beer decreased by X% to X litres in 2022. In general, exports, however, showed a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by X%. The exports peaked at X litres in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.

In value terms, beer exports shrank to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a deep slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Australia (X litres) was the main destination for beer exports from New Zealand, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, beer exports to Australia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Cook Islands (X litres), sevenfold. The third position in this ranking was held by China (X litres), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Australia totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Cook Islands (X% per year) and China (X% per year).

In value terms, Australia ($X) remains the key foreign market for beer exports from New Zealand, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Cook Islands ($X), with an X% share of total exports. It was followed by China, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Australia stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Cook Islands (X% per year) and China (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average beer export price amounted to $X per litre, shrinking by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a precipitous shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per litre in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the highest price was recorded for prices to Cook Islands ($X per litre) and Australia ($X per litre), while the average price for exports to China ($X per litre) and Fiji ($X per litre) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to American Samoa (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Beer Imports

Imports into New Zealand

For the eighth consecutive year, New Zealand recorded growth in supplies from abroad of beer, which increased by X% to X litres in 2022. Over the period under review, imports enjoyed a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, beer imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Mexico (X litres) constituted the largest supplier of beer to New Zealand, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, beer imports from Mexico exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Australia (X litres), threefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by the Netherlands (X litres), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Mexico amounted to X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Australia (X% per year) and the Netherlands (X% per year).

In value terms, Mexico ($X) constituted the largest supplier of beer to New Zealand, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Australia ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by the Netherlands, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Mexico totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Australia (X% per year) and the Netherlands (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average beer import price stood at $X per litre in 2022, declining by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price faced a precipitous decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the average import price increased by X%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per litre. From 2015 to 2022, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the countries with the highest prices were Italy ($X per litre) and the United States ($X per litre), while the price for Ireland ($X per litre) and Japan ($X per litre) were 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 a decline.

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