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Cocoa powder and cake 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 cocoa powder and cake market by volume expanded from 4 097 t in 2018 to 4 616 t in 2020, before contracting over the next two years to 3 896 t in 2022. A sharp recovery occurred in 2023, with market volume jumping 18.6% to 4 619 t. This resurgence aligned with the move by Foodstuffs to offer wholesale supply to qualifying buyers from March 2023, effectively broadening distribution channels for cocoa products. In value terms, the market reached 21.5 million USD in 2023, reflecting both higher volume and underlying price increases.

Import volumes continued to rise in 2024 and 2025, reaching 3 487 t, while their value soared to 31.3 million USD in 2025. This surge in import costs was driven by record-high global cocoa prices, resulting from supply deficits caused by poor harvests and disease in West Africa. Concurrently, new regulations like the Organic Products and Production Regulations 2025 began to shape the domestic production landscape.

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 cocoa powder and cake in New Zealand

In kind, 2018-2021, t

Top producers of cocoa powder and cake, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of cocoa powder and cake, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

New Zealand's cocoa powder and cake production has increased for the third consecutive year. In 2021, the country produced 2,044 tonnes, marking a 6.3% year-on-year rise. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, production grew by 27%, with an average annual growth rate of 8.3%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	9.0%	9.6%	6.3%	8.3%

Source: SHEV.io

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

In 2021, the value of cocoa powder and cake output in New Zealand was $9,209,000 US, down 12.6% from the previous year. From 2018 to 2021, production value decreased by 3%, with an average annual decline of 1.0%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at $8,650,000 US, while the highest was in 2020 at $10,542,000 US. The largest increase occurred in 2020, with a 21.9% rise.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(8.9%)	21.9%	(12.6%)	(1.0%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports cocoa powder and cake from New Zealand

Exports in kind, t

New Zealand's cocoa powder and cake exports have increased for the second consecutive year. In 2021, exports reached 102 tonnes, a 50.2% increase compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, exports grew by 56.8%, with an average annual growth rate of 16.2%. The lowest volume was recorded in 2019 at 65 tonnes, which also saw the largest decline of 0.4%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(0.4%)	4.7%	50.2%	16.2%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Fiji, Australia, and French Polynesia were the main markets for New Zealand's cocoa powder and cake exports in volume terms. Fiji accounted for 35.7% of exports, Australia for 18.6%, and French Polynesia for 11.7%, together representing 65.9% 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 cocoa powder and cake exports in value terms have increased for the second consecutive year. In 2021, exports totaled $461,000 US, reflecting a 23.5% rise compared to 2020. Between 2018 and 2021, exports increased by 19.7%, with an average annual growth rate of 6.2%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at $321,000 US, which also experienced the largest decline of 16.7%.

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	(16.7%)	16.4%	23.5%	6.2%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Fiji, Australia, and Tonga were the principal destinations for New Zealand's cocoa powder and cake exports in value terms. Fiji accounted for 27.7% of exports, Australia for 23.5%, and Tonga for 11.3%, together making up 62.5% 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 cocoa powder and cake to New Zealand

Imports in kind, t

After two years of growth, New Zealand's cocoa powder and cake imports declined in 2021. The country imported 2,472 tonnes, down 10.4% from the previous year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, imports decreased by 3.1%, with an average annual decline of 1.1%. The highest volume was recorded in 2020 at 2,760 tonnes, while the largest increase occurred in 2019 with a 4.2% rise.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	4.2%	3.7%	(10.4%)	(1.1%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, the Netherlands, Malaysia, and Indonesia were the primary suppliers of cocoa powder and cake to New Zealand in volume terms. The Netherlands accounted for 24.5% of imports, Malaysia for 22.3%, and Indonesia for 22.1%, together representing 69.0% of total import 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

New Zealand's cocoa powder and cake imports in value terms have increased for the third consecutive year. In 2021, imports were valued at $8,183,000 US, showing minimal change compared to 2020. Between 2018 and 2021, imports grew by 15.2%, with an average annual growth rate of 4.8%.

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	4.2%	10.3%	0.2%	4.8%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, the Netherlands, Malaysia, and Indonesia formed the core of New Zealand's cocoa powder and cake imports in value terms. The Netherlands accounted for 25.6% of imports, Malaysia for 18.7%, and Indonesia for 17.5%, together taking 61.8% of total import 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