New Zealand: Pumpkin Market 2024

Pumpkin Market Size in New Zealand

In 2022, the New Zealand pumpkin market increased by X% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after three years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption enjoyed a tangible expansion. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Pumpkin Production in New Zealand

In value terms, pumpkin production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, continues to indicate a slight decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X%. Pumpkin production peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of pumpkin (squash and gourds) in New Zealand totaled X tons per ha in 2022, remaining stable against the previous year. Overall, the yield recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the yield increased by X%. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the average pumpkin yield remained at a somewhat lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

The pumpkin harvested area in New Zealand amounted to X ha in 2022, approximately reflecting the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the harvested area, however, showed a slight reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the harvested area increased by X% against the previous year. The pumpkin harvested area peaked at X ha in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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Pumpkin Exports

Exports from New Zealand

In 2022, overseas shipments of pumpkin (squash and gourds) decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after three years of growth. Over the period under review, exports saw a perceptible curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, pumpkin exports contracted significantly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports continue to indicate a pronounced reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Japan (X tons) was the main destination for pumpkin exports from New Zealand, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, pumpkin exports to Japan exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, South Korea (X tons), threefold. The Netherlands (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Japan amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: South Korea (X% per year) and the Netherlands (X% per year).

In value terms, Japan ($X) remains the key foreign market for pumpkin (squash and gourds) exports from New Zealand, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by South Korea ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by China, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Japan totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: South Korea (X% per year) and China (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average pumpkin export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, shrinking by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of X%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton, and then declined dramatically in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the Netherlands ($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 China (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Pumpkin Imports

Imports into New Zealand

In 2022, imports of pumpkin (squash and gourds) into New Zealand declined markedly to X tons, reducing by X% compared with 2021. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a deep downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, pumpkin imports dropped markedly to $X in 2022. In general, imports showed a noticeable decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by X%. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Tonga (X tons), Australia (X tons) and New Caledonia (X tons) were the main suppliers of pumpkin imports to New Zealand, with a combined X% share of total imports.

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

In value terms, Australia ($X) constituted the largest supplier of pumpkin (squash and gourds) to New Zealand, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Tonga ($X), with a X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Australia stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Tonga (X% per year) and New Caledonia (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average pumpkin import price amounted to $X per ton, surging by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price enjoyed a slight expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs in 2022 and is likely to see steady 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 Australia ($X per ton), while the price for Tonga ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

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