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Carrots and turnips market in New Zealand

Release date: Mar 27, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The physical volume of the carrots and turnips market in New Zealand showed moderate volatility between 2018 and 2023. After a dip to 67 thousand tons in 2019, the market entered a period of sustained growth, reaching 73 thousand tons by 2023, representing a total increase of 5.8% over the five-year period.

In value terms, the market demonstrated a stronger upward trajectory. Starting from $40.5 million in 2018, the market's value fell sharply in 2019 but then recovered and expanded consistently, ultimately reaching $62.7 million in 2023. This represents a 55% growth in market value from the start to the end of the period.

This growth in domestic market volume coincided with a significant shift in trade patterns. Exports of carrots and turnips were nearly halved, falling from 9.6 thousand tons to 4.1 thousand tons, while imports dwindled to negligible levels after 2020.

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, 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 carrots and turnips in New Zealand

In kind, 2018-2021, t

Top producers of carrots and turnips, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

New Zealand's production of carrots and turnips increased in 2021 after two years of decline. The country produced 77 467 tonnes, marking a slight 1.3% increase from the previous year. Production had reached its lowest point in 2020 at 76 489 tonnes, following the largest decline of 2.3% in 2019.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(2.3%)	(0.3%)	1.3%	(0.5%)

Source: SHEV.io

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Carrots and turnips production in New Zealand increased for the second consecutive year in 2021. The output was valued at 48 037 thousand US dollars, showing an uptick of 12.1% from 2020. Between 2018 and 2021, production grew by 4.6%, equating to an annualized rate of 1.5%. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 38 680 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest decline of 15.7%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(15.7%)	10.8%	12.1%	1.5%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports carrots and turnips from New Zealand

Exports in kind, t

Exported volumes of carrots and turnips from New Zealand declined for the second consecutive year in 2021. The country exported 8 041 tonnes, reflecting a small fall of 1.4% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, exports decreased by 16.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of -5.8%. The maximum volume was recorded in 2019 at 9 697 tonnes, followed by the largest decline of 15.9% in 2020, while the largest increase of 1.0% occurred 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	1.0%	(15.9%)	(1.4%)	(5.8%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Fiji, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates were the main markets for New Zealand's exports of carrots and turnips in kind. Fiji accounted for 34.7% of exports, Saudi Arabia for 11.8%, and the United Arab Emirates for 10.8%, together representing 57.3% of total 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

After a two-year drop, New Zealand's exports of carrots and turnips in value terms increased in 2021. Exports registered 4 986 thousand US dollars, constituting an advance of 9.1% versus the previous year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, exports decreased by 11.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of -3.9%. The minimum value was recorded in 2020 at 4 568 thousand US dollars, following the largest decline of 12.9% in 2019.

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	(12.9%)	(6.6%)	9.1%	(3.9%)

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2018 to 2021, Fiji, Saudi Arabia, and Japan remained the main markets for New Zealand's exports of carrots and turnips in value terms. Fiji accounted for 30.9% of exports, Saudi Arabia for 12.2%, and Japan for 11.4%, jointly taking 54.5% of total 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 carrots and turnips to New Zealand

Imports in kind, t

Imported volumes of carrots and turnips into New Zealand declined for the second consecutive year in 2020. Imports stood at 6 tonnes, reflecting a sudden decline of 75.1% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2018 to 2020, imports decreased by 86.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of -49.0%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(46.6%)	(75.1%)	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2018 to 2021, the partner structure of imports in kind was dominated by the United States, which consistently accounted for 99.0% of total flows.

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

Carrots and turnips imports into New Zealand declined for the second consecutive year in 2020. New Zealand imported 28 thousand US dollars worth of carrots and turnips, amounting to a steep drop of 76.4% year-on-year. Over the period from 2018 to 2020, imports decreased by 87.9%, with a compound annual growth rate of -50.6%.

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