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Asparagus market in New Zealand

Release date: Mar 27, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

New Zealand's asparagus market volume in physical terms grew from 1 917 t in 2018 to a peak of 2 073 t in 2019, then entered a period of contraction, declining to 1 245 t in 2022 before stabilizing at 1 242 t in 2023.

In value terms, the market fluctuated between approximately 10.5 million and 7.5 million USD, with a notable recovery to 10.6 million USD in 2021 despite lower physical volume, indicating shifts in pricing and market value.

Industry analysis for 2025 highlights key factors such as seasonal production limitations, competitive pressure from plentiful supplies of cheap vegetables, and a reported shift in export dynamics due to high air freight costs, alongside a growing emphasis on domestic consumption of asparagus as a seasonal spring vegetable.

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 New Zealand
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in New Zealand in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in New Zealand in value, 2018-2023, $ US
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, kg
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from New Zealand in kind, 2018-2025, kg
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from New Zealand by countries, 2018-2025, kg
    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 New Zealand in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from New Zealand 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/kg
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from New Zealand, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from New Zealand by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
2. 6.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Exports in kind, kg
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from New Zealand in kind, 2018-2025, kg
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from New Zealand by countries, 2018-2025, kg
    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 New Zealand in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from New Zealand 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/kg
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from New Zealand, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from New Zealand by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
7. Imports
1. 7.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Imports in kind, kg
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to New Zealand in kind, 2018-2025, kg
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to New Zealand by countries, 2018-2025, kg
    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 New Zealand in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to New Zealand 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/kg
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to New Zealand, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to New Zealand by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
2. 7.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Imports in kind, kg
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to New Zealand in kind, 2018-2025, kg
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to New Zealand by countries, 2018-2025, kg
    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 New Zealand in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to New Zealand 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/kg
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to New Zealand, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to New Zealand by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, kg
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, kg
  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 New Zealand

In kind, 2018-2021, t

Between 2018 and 2021, New Zealand ranked 25th globally in asparagus production.

Top producers of asparagus, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of asparagus, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

New Zealand's asparagus production declined for the second consecutive year. In 2021, the country produced 1 653 tonnes of asparagus, showing minimal year-on-year change. Over the 2018-2021 period, production fell by 12.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of -4.4%. Production peaked in 2019 at 2 036 tonnes, which represented a 7.5% increase from the previous year. The largest decline occurred in 2020, when production dropped by 18.7%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	7.5%	(18.7%)	(0.2%)	(4.4%)

Source: SHEV.io

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

After two years of decline, asparagus production in New Zealand increased in value. In 2021, output was valued at 10 314 thousand US dollars, marking a sharp 28.7% gain from the previous year. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at 8 011 thousand US dollars, which represented a 20.9% decline from 2019.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(2.9%)	(20.9%)	28.7%	(0.4%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports asparagus from New Zealand

Exports in kind, kg

Asparagus exports from New Zealand declined for the third consecutive year. In 2021, the country exported 5 114 kilograms of asparagus, which was 58.0% less than in 2020. Between 2018 and 2021, exports decreased by 92.6%, with a compound annual decline rate of 58.0%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from New Zealand in kind, 2018-2021, kg

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(77.3%)	(22.4%)	(58.0%)	(58.0%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Singapore and Japan together accounted for 86.0% of New Zealand's total asparagus exports by volume, with the remaining share distributed among smaller markets.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

Asparagus exports from New Zealand declined for the third consecutive year in value terms. In 2021, exports were recorded at 31.9 thousand US dollars, representing an abrupt 45.9% year-on-year decline. Between 2018 and 2021, exports decreased by 91.6%, equating to an annualized decline rate of 56.3%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(79.5%)	(24.5%)	(45.9%)	(56.3%)

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout the 2018-2021 period, Japan and Singapore were the core markets for New Zealand's asparagus exports by value, jointly accounting for 81.3% of total flows, while other destinations held comparatively modest shares.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports asparagus to New Zealand

Imports in kind, kg

New Zealand's asparagus import volume declined for the third consecutive year. In 2021, the country imported 33 956 kilograms of asparagus, marking a 20.0% decrease from the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, imports fell by 62.9%, with an annualized decline rate of 28.1%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to New Zealand in kind, 2018-2021, kg

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(43.0%)	(18.6%)	(20.0%)	(28.1%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, the United States remained the dominant and nearly exclusive source for New Zealand's asparagus imports by volume, holding a 98.6% share.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

Imported asparagus volumes to New Zealand declined for the third consecutive year in value terms. In 2021, imports stood at 335.7 thousand US dollars, which was 5.5% lower than the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, imports decreased by 29.4%, equating to an annualized decline rate of 11.0%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(11.3%)	(15.8%)	(5.5%)	(11.0%)

Source: SHEV.io

In the 2018-2021 period, the geographical pattern of imports by value reflected a strong dependence on the United States, which absorbed 98.4% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io