Carrots and turnips market in Australia and New Zealand

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2023, the fresh or chilled carrots and turnips market in Australia and New Zealand experienced notable fluctuations in volume. After an initial increase from 242.9 thousand tons in 2018 to 274.8 thousand tons in 2019, market volume contracted to 233.1 thousand tons in 2020. This decline was primarily driven by unfavorable weather conditions in key producing countries, which constrained overall production and limited supply.

A strong recovery followed in 2021, with market volume surging to 301.4 thousand tons. This growth was fueled by rising consumer preference for healthy foods and the increasing popularity of baby carrots as a convenient snack. However, the market shrank again to 283.1 thousand tons in 2022 as continued adverse weather and persistent storage infrastructure challenges hampered output. By 2023, the market stabilized at 283.0 thousand tons, supported by economic improvements and the digitalization of supply chain processes, which enhanced resilience, alongside sustained demand from health-conscious younger consumers.

The market landscape also saw strategic shifts, including mergers and acquisitions among major companies aiming to bolster their technological capabilities and product portfolios. In subsequent years, leading players introduced new branding and packaging to emphasize quality and heritage, while ongoing supply chain challenges and geopolitical uncertainties remained relevant factors for manufacturers.

Production carrots and turnips in Australia and New Zealand

In kind, 2018-2021, K t

Top producers of carrots and turnips, 2018-2021

World map of production of carrots and turnips, 2018-2021

In 2021, Australia and New Zealand produced 413.0 K t of carrots and turnips, marking a 17.5% increase year-over-year. Production grew by 13.7% between 2018 and 2021, averaging an annualized rate of 4.4%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2020 at 351.5 K t, which saw the largest decline of 10.2%.

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

In value, 2018-2021, M $ US

Following a two-year decline, carrot and turnip production in Australia and New Zealand rebounded. In 2021, the output was valued at 273.5 M $ US, up 25.9% from the previous year. From 2018 to 2021, production increased by 16.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of 5.2%. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at 217.2 M $ US, which experienced the largest decline of 7.0%.

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

Exports carrots and turnips from Australia and New Zealand

Exports in kind, K t

In 2021, Australia and New Zealand exported 111.6 K t of carrots and turnips, showing a modest decline of 5.8% year-over-year. Between 2018 and 2021, exports decreased by 7.3%, averaging an annualized rate of 2.5%. The largest increase occurred in 2020 at 1.7%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, the United Arab Emirates (26.8% of exports in kind), Saudi Arabia (17.8%), and Malaysia (13.1%) were the top destinations, collectively accounting for 57.6% of total export volumes.

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, K $ US

Australia and New Zealand's carrot and turnip exports increased for the second year in a row. In 2021, exports reached 73 903 K $ US, up slightly by 1.0% from the prior year. Between 2018 and 2021, exports fell by 5%, with an annualized rate of 1.7%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 69 537 K $ US, which saw the largest decline of 10.6%, while the largest increase occurred in 2020 at 5.3%.

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

During 2018–2021, the United Arab Emirates (26.4% of exports in value terms), Saudi Arabia (18.0%), and Malaysia (12.8%) remained the leading export markets, together comprising 57.2% of total export value.

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 carrots and turnips to Australia and New Zealand

Imports in kind, K t

Australia and New Zealand's carrot and turnip imports declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports totaled 0.0 K t, reflecting a sharp reduction of 75.1% from the previous year. Between 2018 and 2020, imports dropped by 87.5%, averaging an annualized rate of 50.0%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, carrot and turnip imports to Australia and New Zealand were primarily sourced from the United States, which accounted for 99.0% of total import volumes.

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, K $ US

Cross-border shipments of carrots and turnips to Australia and New Zealand fell for the second year in a row. In 2020, imports were valued at 28 K $ US, down sharply by 76.4% year-over-year. Between 2018 and 2020, imports decreased by 87.9%, with an annualized rate of 50.6%.

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

Throughout 2018–2021, the United States was the key import partner for Australia and New Zealand, representing 99.2% of total import value.

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