Alliaceous vegetables market in Oceania

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for alliaceous vegetables in Oceania contracted from 408.5 thousand tons in 2018 to 325.6 thousand tons in 2021. This decline coincided with a period of rising vegetable prices, which heightened food inflation and reduced consumer demand. In 2020, fruit and vegetable prices increased by almost 9%, contributing to overall food price inflation of 2.9% in New Zealand. The trend continued in 2021 with a sharp rise in vegetable prices, the largest in over four years, which pushed food prices up by 1.4% and further constrained market consumption.

Market volume rebounded to 396.1 thousand tons in 2022, even as annual food prices rose 6.8% in New Zealand, driven by fruit and vegetable cost increases. By 2023, the volume had decreased again to 359.1 thousand tons, while domestic production continued its downward trend from earlier years.

In 2024, several regulatory changes were introduced that affect the market's operating environment. Australia implemented new food safety standards for fresh produce, including requirements for growers' food safety management, traceability, and licensing. New Zealand issued the Commodity Levies (Fresh Vegetables) Order 2024, regulating levies on fresh vegetables, and updated food importer requirements under the Food Act 2014. These measures aim to strengthen safety controls and market access rules for the industry.

Production alliaceous vegetables in Oceania

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of alliaceous vegetables, 2017-2020

World map of production of alliaceous vegetables, 2017-2020

After two years of growth, Oceania's production of alliaceous vegetables declined. In 2019, production reached its peak at 561.5 thousand tonnes, marking a 3.5% increase from the previous year. However, by 2020, output had fallen to 537.3 thousand tonnes, representing a gradual year-over-year decline of 4.3%.

Annual dynamics of production in Oceania in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Exports alliaceous vegetables from Oceania

Exports in kind, K t

Oceania's exports of alliaceous vegetables have increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports amounted to 224.0 thousand tonnes, showing a limited rise of 7.4% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports surged by 315.6%, which translates to an annualized growth rate of 60.8%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Oceania in kind, 2017-2020, K t

From 2017 to 2020, Oceania's exports of alliaceous vegetables were widely distributed across various partner countries. The top three destinations—the Netherlands (16.1% of exports in kind), Indonesia (14.7%), and Germany (12.3%)—collectively accounted for only 43.0% of total export volumes.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Oceania in kind, 2017-2020

Exports in value, M $ US

The market exhibited volatility during the observed period. In 2018, export values hit their lowest point at 81.4 million US dollars, before surging to a peak of 143.5 million US dollars in 2019—a fluctuation of 1.8 times. By 2020, exports had declined to 120.1 million US dollars, marking a significant drop of 16.3% from the previous year. The largest decline occurred in 2018 at 17.1%, while the largest increase was recorded in 2019 at 76.3%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Oceania in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Between 2017 and 2020, Oceania's alliaceous vegetables were exported to a diverse range of markets. The leading destinations in value terms were Indonesia (16.0% of exports), the Netherlands (13.9%), and Germany (10.4%), which together represented only 40.4% of total export value. The remaining 59.6% was distributed among numerous smaller markets.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Oceania in value, 2017-2020

Imports alliaceous vegetables to Oceania

Imports in kind, K t

Oceania's imports of alliaceous vegetables have risen for the second year in a row. In 2020, imports totaled 49.9 thousand tonnes, a 25.7% increase from the previous year. However, over the broader period from 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 6.9%, equivalent to an annualized decline of 2.4%. The lowest import volume was recorded in 2018 at 39.3 thousand tonnes, with the largest decline that year at 26.7%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Oceania in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Throughout 2017–2020, the core sources for Oceania's imports of alliaceous vegetables in kind were China (43.5% of imports), the United States (6.0%), and Spain (2.5%). Together, these three countries accounted for 52.0% of total import volumes.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Oceania in kind, 2017-2020

Imports in value, M $ US

In 2020, Oceania's imports of alliaceous vegetables amounted to 58.0 million US dollars, showing a limited decline of 6.9% compared to 2019. Over the 2017–2020 period, imports decreased by 5.6%, with a compound annual growth rate of -1.9%. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 49.3 million US dollars, while the peak occurred in 2019 at 62.3 million US dollars. The largest decline was in 2018 at 19.7%, and the largest increase was in 2019 at 26.2%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Oceania in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

From 2017 to 2020, the top suppliers of alliaceous vegetables to Oceania in value terms were China (49.2% of imports), the United States (7.0%), and Spain (5.7%). Their combined share reached 61.9% of total import value.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Oceania in value, 2017-2020