New Zealand: Root And Tuber Market 2024

Root And Tuber Market Size in New Zealand

The New Zealand root and tuber market was estimated at $X in 2022, remaining constant against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Root And Tuber Production in New Zealand

In value terms, root and tuber production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the production volume increased by X%. Root and tuber production peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of roots and tubers in New Zealand dropped to X tons per ha in 2022, almost unchanged from the year before. Overall, the yield, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the average root and tuber yield attained the peak level at X tons per ha in 2021, and then declined 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, the harvested area of roots and tubers in New Zealand fell modestly to X ha, standing approx. at the previous year. In general, the harvested area recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to root and tuber production reached the peak figure at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

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Root And Tuber Exports

Exports from New Zealand

In 2022, approx. X tons of roots and tubers were exported from New Zealand; waning by X% compared with 2021. In general, exports showed a noticeable setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, root and tuber exports soared to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The exports peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Fiji (X tons) was the main destination for root and tuber exports from New Zealand, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, root and tuber exports to Fiji exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, French Polynesia (X tons), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Samoa (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Fiji stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: French Polynesia (X% per year) and Samoa (X% per year).

In value terms, Fiji ($X) remains the key foreign market for roots and tubers exports from New Zealand, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by French Polynesia ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Samoa, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Fiji stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: French Polynesia (X% per year) and Samoa (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average root and tuber export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated a strong increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, root and tuber export price increased by X% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the average export price increased by X%. The export price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the highest price was recorded for prices to French Polynesia ($X per ton) and Fiji ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Tonga ($X per ton) and New Caledonia ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Fiji (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Root And Tuber Imports

Imports into New Zealand

In 2022, approx. X tons of roots and tubers were imported into New Zealand; waning by X% compared with 2021. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a perceptible setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, root and tuber imports amounted to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. 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 reached the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Fiji (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of root and tuber to New Zealand, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, root and tuber imports from Fiji exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Tonga (X tons), threefold. Samoa (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.

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

In value terms, Fiji ($X) constituted the largest supplier of roots and tubers to New Zealand, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Samoa ($X), with an X% share of total imports. It was followed by China, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Fiji was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Samoa (X% per year) and China (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average root and tuber import price amounted to $X per ton, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

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 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 Belgium (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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