Citrus fruit market in New Zealand

Earlier Report Observations

The New Zealand citrus fruit market volume remained stable at approximately 61 500 t in 2018 and 2019, with domestic consumption supported by supermarket channels and export revenues from key markets like Japan and the USA. Local production increased modestly, while imports began a downward trend.

A contraction to 59 555 t occurred in 2020, followed by a recovery to 60 218 t in 2021. The market's value surged by 10.7% that year, reaching $112.5 million, largely due to growing demand for citrus juice concentrates as consumers sought convenient, natural beverage options.

Despite cyclone damage to orchards in early 2023 affecting the 2022 harvest, overall market volume held steady at 60 148 t in 2022. By 2023, volume expanded to 62 972 t, propelled by post-cyclone replanting efforts and heightened consumer preference for health-boosting fresh fruit.

Production citrus fruit in New Zealand

In kind, 2018-2021, t

Top producers of citrus fruit, 2018-2021

World map of production of citrus fruit, 2018-2021

New Zealand's citrus fruit production has increased for the third consecutive year. In 2021, the country produced 49,228 tonnes of citrus fruit, marking a 2.5% rise compared to 2020. Between 2018 and 2021, production grew by 3.6%, which translates to an annualized rate of 1.2%.

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

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

In 2021, the output of citrus fruit in New Zealand was valued at 95,891 thousand US dollars, showing a substantial year-on-year increase of 14.4%. From 2018 to 2021, production value rose by 13.8%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 4.4%. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at 83,796 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest decline of 7.6%.

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

Exports citrus fruit from New Zealand

Exports in kind, t

New Zealand exported 4,147 tonnes of citrus fruit in 2021, up by 4.4% from the previous year. The maximum export volume was recorded in 2019 at 4,231 tonnes, while the minimum was in 2020 at 3,971 tonnes. The largest decline occurred in 2020, with a drop of 6.1%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Japan, the United States, and China were the principal destinations for New Zealand's citrus fruit exports in kind. Japan accounted for 47.1% of exports, the United States for 14.6%, and China for 12.0%, together making up 73.6% of total export flows.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

In 2021, New Zealand's cross-border shipments of citrus fruit amounted to 8,078 thousand US dollars, representing an uptick of 16.6% compared to the prior year. Between 2018 and 2021, export value increased by 9.3%, which equates to an annualized rate of 3.0%. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at 6,930 thousand US dollars, with the largest decline of 13.9% also occurring that year.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Japan, the United States, and China formed the main group of destinations for New Zealand's citrus fruit exports in value terms. Japan held a 49.3% share, the United States 12.6%, and China 11.8%, collectively accounting for 73.7% of total export flows.

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

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

Imports citrus fruit to New Zealand

Imports in kind, t

New Zealand's imports of citrus fruit have declined for the third consecutive year. In 2021, imports amounted to 15,137 tonnes, which is 2.4% less than in 2020. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, imports decreased by 16.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of -5.9%.

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

Throughout 2018 to 2021, the country structure of imports in kind was highly concentrated, with the United States and Australia jointly accounting for 99.3% of total import flows.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

New Zealand's imports of citrus fruit from abroad have declined for the third consecutive year. In 2021, the country imported approximately 24,714 thousand US dollars of citrus fruit, remaining nearly unchanged from 2020. From 2018 to 2021, import value decreased by 20.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of -7.2%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, the United States and Australia formed a dominant pair of markets for imports in value terms, jointly accounting for 98.5% of total flows, while other countries represented the residual share.

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

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