Flour or powder of dried legumes market in New Zealand

Earlier Report Observations

The market for flour or powder of dried legumes in New Zealand grew from 615 t in 2018 to 693 t in 2019, supported by a drop in the price of dried leguminous vegetables to $3.19 per kg, which likely encouraged consumption. Volume then stabilized at 690 t in 2020 as food prices began to rise sharply due to increased natural gas costs affecting fertilizer prices, putting upward pressure on vegetable prices and moderating demand growth.

A significant expansion followed, with market volume reaching 1,024 t by 2022 and 1,158 t by 2023. This growth was primarily fueled by soaring imports, which compensated for constrained local production. Domestic output faced repeated setbacks from severe flooding in key growing regions like Hawke's Bay, which disrupted vegetable processing. Concurrently, the enforcement of new animal welfare standards in the poultry industry reduced feed demand, potentially freeing some legume supplies for food use. Regulatory developments, including the introduction of mandatory country-of-origin labeling for single-ingredient foods in 2022, also reshaped market conditions.

In the latter part of the period, import volumes remained high while exports saw volatility. Market dynamics continued to be influenced by food safety enforcement, as seen in a 2024 flour recall due to undeclared allergens, and ongoing food price inflation within the grocery sector, which included fruit and vegetables.

Production flour or powder of dried legumes in New Zealand

In kind, 2018-2021, t

Top producers of flour or powder of dried legumes, 2018-2021

World map of production of flour or powder of dried legumes, 2018-2021

New Zealand's production of flour or powder from dried legumes has declined for the second year in a row. In 2021, the country produced 145.0 tonnes, marking a significant 26.4% decrease compared to the previous year. Looking at the period from 2018 to 2021, production fell by 39.7%, with an average annual decline of 15.5%. The highest production level was recorded in 2019 at 267.7 tonnes. That year also saw the largest increase of 11.4%, while the steepest drop occurred in 2020 with a 26.4% decrease.

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

Exports flour or powder of dried legumes from New Zealand

Exports in kind, t

New Zealand's exports of flour or powder from dried legumes have grown for the third consecutive year. In 2021, exports reached 3.0 tonnes, representing a substantial 107.8% increase from 2020. Over the 2018-2021 period, exports surged by 436.8%, with an average annual growth rate of 75.1%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, the main destinations for New Zealand's exports of flour or powder from dried legumes were Australia, accounting for 47.2% of exports, followed by Solomon Islands at 14.0%, and Thailand at 13.7%. Together, these three countries made up 74.8% 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

The value of New Zealand's exports of flour or powder from dried legumes showed notable fluctuations during this period. The lowest point was in 2019 at 1 000 US dollars, while the peak occurred in 2021 with 14 000 US dollars, representing a 10.6-fold difference. In 2021, exports totaled 14 000 US dollars, an 18.3% increase from the previous year. The largest decline was recorded in 2019 at 34.8%, and the most significant rise was in 2020 with a 796.7% jump.

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

Between 2018 and 2021, Australia was the leading destination for New Zealand's exports by value, accounting for 47.5% of the total. Malaysia followed with 16.4%, and the United Kingdom with 15.8%. Collectively, these three markets represented 79.6% of total export value.

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 flour or powder of dried legumes to New Zealand

Imports in kind, t

New Zealand's imports of flour or powder from dried legumes have increased for the third year in a row. In 2021, imports amounted to 660.9 tonnes, showing a 33.6% rise compared to the previous year. From 2018 to 2021, imports grew by 76%, with an average annual increase of 20.7%.

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

During the 2018-2021 period, India, Australia, and Germany were the primary sources for New Zealand's imports of flour or powder from dried legumes, together accounting for 83.4% of total import volumes.

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

The value of New Zealand's imports of flour or powder from dried legumes has risen for the third consecutive year. In 2021, imports reached 1 148 000 US dollars, reflecting a sharp 56.5% year-on-year increase. Over the 2018-2021 span, import value grew by 107.3%, with an average annual growth rate of 27.5%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, India led as the top source for New Zealand's imports by value, making up 46.5% of the total. Germany contributed 16.9%, and Australia 15.2%. Together, these three countries accounted for 78.7% of total import value.

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

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