Alliaceous vegetables market in Australia and New Zealand

Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2023, the market volume for fresh or chilled alliaceous vegetables in Australia and New Zealand showed notable fluctuations. Starting at 395.8 thousand tonnes in 2018, it declined to 360.5 thousand tonnes in 2019, then further to 315.3 thousand tonnes in 2020 and 298.5 thousand tonnes in 2021. A rebound occurred in 2022, with volume reaching 345.3 thousand tonnes, before a slight dip to 330.8 thousand tonnes in 2023.

In the later years, industry dynamics evolved. In 2024, United Fresh continued to support the fresh produce value chain, advocating for the sector and promoting leadership across seed producers to consumers. By 2025, Australian vegetable growers faced extreme cost pressures, despite some retail sales growth, impacting production economics. Simultaneously, consumer preferences shifted towards fresh, locally sourced, and organic foods, while colder weather increased demand for cooked vegetables over salads. Marketing efforts intensified, with vegetable advertisements rising by 4%.

New opportunities emerged, such as new export demand from Qatar and the UAE, although overall vegetable exports fell by 8%. In New Zealand, rising food prices for fruits and vegetables contributed to inflation, and younger generations embraced gardening and health-focused consumption, supporting demand for fresh produce. Market access remained influenced by major retail chains and regulatory reports.

Production alliaceous vegetables in Australia and New Zealand

In kind, 2018-2021, K t

Top producers of alliaceous vegetables, 2018-2021

World map of production of alliaceous vegetables, 2018-2021

Production of alliaceous vegetables in Australia and New Zealand has declined for the second year in a row. In 2021, the region produced 530.6 K t, which represents a 1.2% decrease compared to the previous year. Looking at the period from 2018 to 2021, overall production fell by 2.2%, with an average annual decline of 0.7%. The highest production level was recorded in 2019 at 561.2 K t, marking a 3.5% increase that year. However, in 2020, production saw its largest drop of 4.3%.

Annual dynamics of production in Australia and New Zealand in kind, 2018-2021, K t

Exports alliaceous vegetables from Australia and New Zealand

Exports in kind, K t

Exports of alliaceous vegetables from Australia and New Zealand have grown for the third consecutive year. In 2021, the region exported 251.5 K t, showing a modest increase of 3.2% from the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, exports surged by 48.6%, with an average annual growth rate of 14.1%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Australia and New Zealand in kind, 2018-2021, K t

Between 2018 and 2021, no single market dominated the exports of alliaceous vegetables. Indonesia accounted for 15.8% of exports in volume, the Netherlands for 14.1%, and Germany for 12.2%. Together, these three countries represented just 42.1% of total exports, with the remainder spread across numerous smaller partners, each holding modest individual shares.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's exports from Australia and New Zealand in kind, 2018-2021

Exports in value, M $ US

The market showed an unstable trend throughout the period. From the low in 2018 to the high in 2019, export volumes varied 1.8 times. In 2021, Australia and New Zealand exported alliaceous vegetables worth 128.6 M $ US, up by 7.1% from the previous year. The peak value was recorded in 2019 at 143.5 M $ US, which was a substantial 76.4% increase that year. However, in 2020, exports experienced their largest decline of 16.3%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Australia and New Zealand in value, 2018-2021, M $ US

From 2018 to 2021, Indonesia, the Netherlands, and Germany were among the largest buyers of alliaceous vegetables from Australia and New Zealand in value terms, with shares of 16.6%, 12.5%, and 11.6%, respectively. Even combined, they represented only 40.7% of total export value, highlighting a broadly diversified partner base.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's exports from Australia and New Zealand in value, 2018-2021

Imports alliaceous vegetables to Australia and New Zealand

Imports in kind, K t

Imports of alliaceous vegetables into Australia and New Zealand have decreased for the second year in a row. In 2021, imports stood at 19.4 K t, down by 11.2% compared to 2020. Over the 2018-2021 period, imports fell by 14.6%, with an average annual decline of 5.1%. The highest import volume was recorded in 2019 at 24.9 K t, which was a 9.5% increase that year. However, in 2020, imports saw their largest drop of 12.1%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Australia and New Zealand in kind, 2018-2021, K t

From 2018 to 2021, China remained the primary source for imports in volume, holding a 76.0% share of total flows. The remaining volume was distributed across many other destinations.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's imports to Australia and New Zealand in kind, 2018-2021

Imports in value, M $ US

In 2021, imports of alliaceous vegetables into Australia and New Zealand reached 40.4 M $ US, reflecting a modest increase of 5.4% compared to 2020. Over the 2018-2021 period, imports grew by 29.9%, with an average annual rate of 9.1%. The largest decline occurred in 2020 at 1.9%, while the largest increase was in 2019 at 25.6%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Australia and New Zealand in value, 2018-2021, M $ US

Between 2018 and 2021, China, Spain, and Mexico consistently served as the main sources for imports in value terms. China accounted for 66.0% of imports, Spain for 9.5%, and Mexico for 6.8%. Together, these three countries represented 82.2% of total import flows.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's imports to Australia and New Zealand in value, 2018-2021