Frozen vegetables excluding potatoes, legumes and maize market in Oceania

Earlier Report Observations

The frozen vegetable market in Oceania showed considerable volume changes from 2018 to 2023. Starting at 99 840 t in 2018, the market contracted to 90 213 t by 2020, though its value rose to 145.5 million $, indicating higher unit prices. A sharp rebound followed in 2021, with volume jumping 40% to 126 435 t, which coincided with shifts in consumer behavior during the Covid-19 pandemic that favored longer‑shelf‑life foods. After a drop to 108 762 t in 2022, the market recovered to 125 020 t in 2023.

In 2024, import volumes rose to 81 687 t while exports fell to 18 592 t. This movement aligns with extreme weather events, particularly the floods in Australia in early 2022, which constrained fresh vegetable supplies and tightened frozen vegetable availability. Concurrently, cost‑of‑living pressures across Oceania have driven consumers toward more affordable frozen vegetables, reinforcing demand as a substitute for fresh produce.

Production frozen vegetables excluding potatoes, legumes and maize in Oceania

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of frozen vegetables excluding potatoes, legumes and maize, 2017-2020

World map of production of frozen vegetables excluding potatoes, legumes and maize, 2017-2020

In Oceania, production of frozen vegetables excluding potatoes, legumes, and maize reached 53 000 tonnes in 2020, marking a gradual 8.2% increase from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, production declined by 2.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of 0.7%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2019 at 49 000 tonnes, while the peak occurred in 2018 with 55 000 tonnes. The most significant drop was observed in 2019, when production fell by 10.9%.

Annual dynamics of production in Oceania in kind, 2017-2020, t

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

In 2020, the output value of frozen vegetables excluding potatoes, legumes, and maize in Oceania stood at 84 556 thousand US dollars, showing a modest 6.7% rise compared to the previous year. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 79 213 thousand US dollars, while the highest was in 2018 at 90 134 thousand US dollars. The largest decline occurred in 2019 with a 12.1% decrease, whereas the most substantial increase was in 2018, up by 8.1%.

Annual dynamics of production in Oceania in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Exports frozen vegetables excluding potatoes, legumes and maize from Oceania

Exports in kind, t

Following a two-year decline, export volumes of frozen vegetables excluding potatoes, legumes, and maize from Oceania showed signs of recovery. In 2020, Oceania exported 15 186 tonnes, which remained largely unchanged from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports decreased by 18.8%, corresponding to a compound annual growth rate of 6.7%. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2019 at 15 162 tonnes, with the most significant drop occurring in 2018, down by 12.4%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Oceania in kind, 2017-2020, t

Between 2017 and 2020, the geographical structure of exports in kind was highly diversified. Japan accounted for 20.1% of exports, followed by Asia, not elsewhere specified, at 1.7%, and Mauritius at 1.5%. Together, these three destinations represented only 23.2% of total export flows, while the remaining 76.8% was distributed among numerous smaller partner countries.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Oceania in kind, 2017-2020

Exports in value, K $ US

Exports of frozen vegetables excluding potatoes, legumes, and maize from Oceania declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, export value reached 24 228 thousand US dollars, indicating a slight decrease of 1.2% compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports fell by 15.9%, equating to an annualized rate of 5.6%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Oceania in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

From 2017 to 2020, exports in value terms were distributed across a wide range of partner countries. Japan led with 27.2% of exports, followed by Mauritius at 1.6%, and Kuwait at 1.3%. Collectively, these three countries accounted for just 30.1% of total export flows.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Oceania in value, 2017-2020

Imports frozen vegetables excluding potatoes, legumes and maize to Oceania

Imports in kind, t

Imports of frozen vegetables excluding potatoes, legumes, and maize into Oceania declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports amounted to 52 399 tonnes, reflecting a sharp drop of 12.7% compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports increased by 9.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of 3.0%. The highest import volume was recorded in 2018 at 61 240 tonnes, which also saw the largest increase of 27.9%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Oceania in kind, 2017-2020, t

Between 2017 and 2020, China dominated the import structure in kind with a 34.4% share, followed by Belgium at 20.5%, and France at 4.8%. Together, these three countries represented 59.7% of total import flows.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Oceania in kind, 2017-2020

Imports in value, K $ US

In 2020, imports of frozen vegetables excluding potatoes, legumes, and maize into Oceania totaled 85 211 thousand US dollars, up by 9.5% from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports increased by 8.9%, with a compound annual growth rate of 2.9%. The lowest import value was recorded in 2019 at 77 808 thousand US dollars, which also experienced the most significant decline of 3.8%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Oceania in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

From 2017 to 2020, China remained the leading supplier in value terms with a 29.8% share of imports, followed by Belgium at 17.7%, and France at 4.7%. Together, these three countries accounted for 52.2% of total import value.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Oceania in value, 2017-2020