New Zealand: Citrus Fruit Market 2024

Citrus Fruit Market Size in New Zealand

For the fifth year in a row, the New Zealand citrus fruit market recorded decline in sales value, which decreased by X% to $X in 2022. In general, consumption saw a perceptible shrinkage. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Citrus Fruit Production in New Zealand

In value terms, citrus fruit production fell modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production recorded a perceptible decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the production volume increased by X%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of citrus fruits in New Zealand declined to X tons per ha in 2022, approximately reflecting 2021 figures. Overall, the yield recorded a perceptible shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average citrus fruit yield hit record highs at X tons per ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the yield remained at a lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

The citrus fruit harvested area in New Zealand contracted modestly to X ha in 2022, remaining relatively unchanged against the year before. Overall, the harvested area continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when the harvested area increased by X%. The citrus fruit harvested area peaked at X ha in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Citrus Fruit Exports

Exports from New Zealand

In 2022, the amount of citrus fruits exported from New Zealand contracted markedly to X tons, with a decrease of X% on the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a pronounced contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, citrus fruit exports fell remarkably to $X in 2022. In general, exports continue to indicate a pronounced slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Japan (X tons) was the main destination for citrus fruit exports from New Zealand, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, citrus fruit exports to Japan exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the United States (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was held by Tonga (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Japan stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United States (X% per year) and Tonga (X% per year).

In value terms, Japan ($X) remains the key foreign market for citrus fruits exports from New Zealand, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the United States ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Tonga, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Japan stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United States (X% per year) and Tonga (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average citrus fruit export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, falling by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the average export price increased by X%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2022, the average 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 ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the United States ($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 Tonga (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Citrus Fruit Imports

Imports into New Zealand

In 2022, approx. X tons of citrus fruits were imported into New Zealand; which is down by X% compared with 2021. Overall, imports continue to indicate a noticeable curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, citrus fruit imports declined to $X in 2022. In general, imports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Australia (X tons), the United States (X tons) and Egypt (X tons) were the main suppliers of citrus fruit imports to New Zealand, together comprising X% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Egypt (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, the largest citrus fruit suppliers to New Zealand were Australia ($X), the United States ($X) and Egypt ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, Egypt, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average citrus fruit import price amounted to $X per ton, surging by 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 2014 an increase of X% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the price for Egypt ($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 mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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