Leguminous vegetables market in Australia and New Zealand

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for fresh leguminous vegetables in Australia and New Zealand experienced significant fluctuations between 2018 and 2021. After starting at 110.7 thousand tons in 2018, it dropped to 102.4 thousand tons in 2019 and further to 95.0 thousand tons in 2020. A sharp recovery followed in 2021, with the market reaching 108.7 thousand tons, nearly returning to the initial level.

From 2022, the market entered a new phase of contraction. In 2022, volume declined to 104.8 thousand tons, influenced by the Russia-Ukraine war which raised fertilizer and energy costs, increasing production expenses and making fresh vegetables more expensive. This likely dampened both supply and demand. The downward trend continued in 2023, with the market shrinking to 101.0 thousand tons.

Production leguminous vegetables in Australia and New Zealand

In kind, 2018-2021, K t

Top producers of leguminous vegetables, 2018-2021

World map of production of leguminous vegetables, 2018-2021

After a two-year decline, Australia and New Zealand's production of leguminous vegetables rebounded. In 2021, the region produced 103.5 K t, marking a strong 11.1% increase from the previous year. Looking at the period from 2018 to 2021, overall production decreased by 2.3%, which translates to an average annual decline of 0.8%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2020 at 93.2 K t, with the largest year-over-year drop of 7.8% also occurring that year.

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

Exports leguminous vegetables from Australia and New Zealand

Exports in kind, t

The market exhibited volatility during the observed period. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2021 at 219 t, representing a sharp 92.6% decline from the previous year. In contrast, the highest volume was observed in 2019 at 4 178 t, which was 19 times greater than the 2021 low. The largest increase occurred in 2019, with exports surging by 997.8%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, the primary destinations for leguminous vegetables exports from Australia and New Zealand were Hong Kong, accounting for 5.5% of exports in kind, Canada at 1.5%, and the United Kingdom at 0.7%. Together, these three markets represented 7.7% of total exports in kind.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

In 2021, Australia and New Zealand's leguminous vegetables export value reached 6 251 K $ US, showing a robust 18.6% increase compared to 2020. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 6 873 K $ US, while the lowest was in 2020 at 5 272 K $ US. The largest decline occurred in 2020, with a 23.3% drop.

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

Between 2018 and 2021, Hong Kong, Canada, and the United Kingdom consistently served as the main export destinations in value terms. Hong Kong accounted for 6.8% of exports, Canada for 2.2%, and the United Kingdom for 1.0%. Collectively, these three markets represented 10.0% of total export flows.

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

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

Imports leguminous vegetables to Australia and New Zealand

Imports in kind, t

In 2021, Australia and New Zealand's leguminous vegetables imports totaled 5 365 t, reflecting a strong 12.0% increase from the previous year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, imports grew by 4.3%, equivalent to an average annual rate of 1.4%. The lowest import volume was in 2020 at 4 791 t, while the highest was in 2019 at 5 415 t. The largest decline occurred in 2020, with an 11.5% decrease.

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

From 2018 to 2021, imports of leguminous vegetables to Australia and New Zealand were not highly concentrated. China accounted for 11.4% of imports in kind, Canada for 10.8%, and Belgium for 10.0%. Together, these three countries captured only 32.2% of total import flows.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

Following a two-year decrease, Australia and New Zealand's leguminous vegetables import value increased. In 2021, imports totaled 9 519 K $ US, representing a solid 21.9% rise compared to 2020. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at 7 807 K $ US, with the largest decline of 10.2% also occurring that year.

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

The structure of imports in value terms from 2018 to 2021 indicates a diversified set of trading partners. China accounted for 12.1% of imports, Belgium for 4.1%, and Canada for 3.3%. Together, these three countries represented only 19.6% of total flows, with the remaining 80.4% spread across numerous smaller markets.

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

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