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Cabbages market in New Zealand

Release date: Mar 30, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The New Zealand cabbage market volume saw a sharp increase in 2019, reaching 76 164 t, which was 22% higher than the 62 503 t recorded in 2018. This growth established a clear peak for the period from 2018 to 2023.

After the 2019 peak, the market contracted significantly, falling to 67 820 t in 2020 and then to a low of 56 495 t in 2022. A modest stabilization followed in 2023, with the volume edging up to 57 162 t, leaving the market notably smaller than at the start of the period.

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. 4.2. 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, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from New Zealand in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from New Zealand 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 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/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from New Zealand, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from New Zealand 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 New Zealand in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from New Zealand 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 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/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from New Zealand, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from New Zealand 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 New Zealand in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to New Zealand 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 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/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to New Zealand, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to New Zealand 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 New Zealand in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to New Zealand 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 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/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to New Zealand, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to New Zealand 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 cabbages in New Zealand

In kind, 2018-2021, t

Top producers of cabbages, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of cabbages, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

In 2021, New Zealand produced 71 249 tonnes of cabbages, marking a slight increase of 2.6% compared to 2020. Over the 2018-2021 period, production grew by 12.1%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.9%. The highest production level was recorded in 2019 at 77 493 tonnes, which represented a significant increase of 21.9% from the previous year. However, this was followed by the largest decline of 10.4% in 2020.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	21.9%	(10.4%)	2.6%	3.9%

Source: SHEV.io

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Following a two-year decline, New Zealand's cabbage production value rebounded in 2021. The output was valued at 76 062 thousand US dollars, showing a robust increase of 11.4% compared to the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, however, production value decreased by 6.3%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -2.2%. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at 68 300 thousand US dollars, preceded by the largest decline of 9.2% in 2019.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(9.2%)	(7.4%)	11.4%	(2.2%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports cabbages from New Zealand

Exports in kind, t

After two consecutive years of growth, New Zealand's cabbage export volumes declined in 2021. Exports amounted to 1 574 tonnes, down by 3.1% from the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, exports increased by 42.8%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12.6%. The peak was reached in 2020 at 1 624 tonnes, following the largest increase of 23.7% in 2019.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	23.7%	19.2%	(3.1%)	12.6%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Fiji, New Caledonia, and Samoa were the primary markets for New Zealand's cabbage exports in volume terms. Fiji accounted for 28.7% of exports, New Caledonia for 28.4%, and Samoa for 19.1%. Together, these three countries represented 76.2% 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 New Zealand in kind, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

New Zealand's cabbage export value increased for the second consecutive year in 2021, reaching 1 680 thousand US dollars, a moderate rise of 5.2% compared to the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, export value grew by 19.4%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.1%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 1 296 thousand US dollars, which saw the largest decline of 7.9%. This was followed by the largest increase of 23.2% in 2020.

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	(7.9%)	23.2%	5.2%	6.1%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, New Caledonia, Fiji, and Samoa consistently led as the top markets for New Zealand's cabbage exports in value terms. New Caledonia accounted for 26.7% of exports, Fiji for 26.1%, and Samoa for 16.5%. Collectively, these three markets represented 69.2% of total export flows.

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 cabbages to New Zealand

Imports in kind, t

Import volumes showed significant volatility during this period. From a low of 6 tonnes in 2020, imports surged to 8 tonnes in 2021, a dramatic increase of 40.1% year-over-year. Over the 2018-2020 span, imports varied by a factor of 6.4, with the largest decline of 83.5% occurring in 2020.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(5.2%)	(83.5%)	40.1%	(39.7%)

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2018-2021, Fiji and Australia dominated cabbage imports into New Zealand in volume terms, jointly accounting for 86.3% of total flows. Other countries held much smaller shares in the import market.

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

Import values exhibited irregular changes, reflecting a volatile market environment. From a low of 15 thousand US dollars in 2020, imports rose sharply to 24 thousand US dollars in 2021, an increase of 59.8% year-over-year. Over the 2018-2020 period, import values varied by a factor of 10.8, with the largest decline of 86.0% recorded in 2020.

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	(34.2%)	(86.0%)	59.8%	(47.1%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Australia and Fiji were the two leading sources of cabbage imports into New Zealand in value terms, together accounting for 95.8% of total imports. The remaining volume was distributed among a wide range of other countries.

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