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Asparagus market in Australia and New Zealand, 2026

Release date: Mar 27, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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"Australia and New Zealand" region includes following countries:

Australia

Christmas Island

Cocos (Keeling) Islands

Heard Island and McDonald Islands

New Zealand

Norfolk Island

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2022, the fresh asparagus market in Australia and New Zealand showed relative stability in volume, fluctuating between 9 844 and 10 465 tons annually. In value terms, the market exhibited more pronounced swings, rising from 59.4 million USD in 2018 to a peak of 74.3 million USD in 2022, reflecting periods of higher unit prices.

The market contracted sharply in 2023, with volume dropping to 7 304 tons and value falling to 48.1 million USD. This represented a decline of approximately 30% in volume and 35% in value compared to the previous year.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In kind
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2025
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2025
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
  2. 4.1.2. In value
    1. 4.1.2.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.2.2. Imports, 2018-2025
    3. 4.1.2.3. Exports, 2018-2025
    4. 4.1.2.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Australia and New Zealand
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Australia and New Zealand in kind, 2018-2023, t
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.2.2. Dynamics of production structure by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023
  3. 5.2.3. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2018-2023, t
  4. 5.2.4. Structure of production by countries in kind, 2018-2023
  5. 5.2.5. Dynamics of peoduction structure by countries in kind, 2018-2023
6. Exports
1. 6.1. Exports (Direct Data*)
  1. 6.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Australia in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Australia by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 6.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Australia in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Australia by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Australia, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Australia by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Australia in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Australia by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 6.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Australia in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Australia by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Australia, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Australia by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
7. Imports
1. 7.1. Imports (Direct Data*)
  1. 7.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Australia in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Australia by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 7.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Australia in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Australia by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Australia, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Australia by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Australia in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Australia by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 7.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Australia in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Australia by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Australia, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Australia by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, K $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2025
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production asparagus in Australia and New Zealand

In kind, 2018-2021, t

Top producers of asparagus, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of asparagus, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Asparagus production in Australia and New Zealand declined for the second year in a row. In 2021, the region produced 8 510 tonnes, down 5.5% from 2020. Looking at the period from 2018 to 2021, production fell by 10.5%, with an average annual decline of 3.6%. The peak was in 2019, with 9 515 tonnes, which saw a modest increase of 0.1%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	0.1%	(5.4%)	(5.5%)	(3.6%)

Source: SHEV.io

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

In 2021, the value of asparagus production in Australia and New Zealand was $53 886 thousand US, a significant drop of 16.5% year-on-year. From 2018 to 2021, production value decreased by 3.1%, averaging an annual decline of 1.1%. The lowest value was in 2019 at $53 518 thousand US, while the highest was in 2020 at $64 568 thousand US, which marked a sharp increase of 20.6%.

Annual dynamics of production in Australia and New Zealand in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(3.8%)	20.6%	(16.5%)	(1.1%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports asparagus from Australia and New Zealand

Exports in kind, t

Asparagus exports from Australia and New Zealand fell for the third consecutive year. In 2021, exports amounted to 1 191 tonnes, a 36.9% decrease compared to the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, exports dropped by 68.9%, with an average annual decline of 32.2%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(18.2%)	(39.7%)	(36.9%)	(32.2%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Japan, Singapore, and South Korea were the top destinations for asparagus exports in volume. Japan accounted for 66.9% of exports, Singapore for 9.3%, and South Korea for 6.9%, together making up 83.1% of total export flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

The value of asparagus exports from Australia and New Zealand declined for the third year in a row. In 2021, exports were valued at $7 544 thousand US, a dramatic drop of 44.3% year-on-year. Between 2018 and 2021, export value decreased by 66.3%, with an average annual decline of 30.4%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(21.4%)	(23.1%)	(44.3%)	(30.4%)

Source: SHEV.io

During 2018-2021, Japan dominated the export market in value terms, holding a 70.5% share of total flows, while other markets played a smaller role.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports asparagus to Australia and New Zealand

Imports in kind, t

After two years of decline, asparagus imports into Australia and New Zealand increased in 2021. The import volume reached 3 089 tonnes, up 13.1% from the previous year. However, over the 2018-2021 period, imports decreased by 30.3%, with an average annual decline of 11.3%. The lowest volume was in 2020 at 2 732 tonnes, which saw a sharp drop of 33.1%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(7.8%)	(33.1%)	13.1%	(11.3%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Mexico was the leading supplier of asparagus to Australia and New Zealand, accounting for 84.2% of total imports in volume, with other countries making up the remainder.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

In 2021, the value of asparagus imports into Australia and New Zealand was $20 033 thousand US, a slight increase of 2.7% compared to the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, import value decreased by 23.4%, with an average annual decline of 8.5%. The lowest value was in 2020 at $19 515 thousand US, while the highest was in 2019 at $26 694 thousand US, which experienced a significant decline of 26.9% in 2020.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	2.1%	(26.9%)	2.7%	(8.5%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2018 and 2021, Mexico accounted for 83.7% of the total value of asparagus imports into Australia and New Zealand, with the rest distributed among various smaller partners.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io