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Maize market in New Zealand

Release date: Mar 28, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2023, the New Zealand maize market volume experienced considerable volatility, reaching a high of 438 thousand tonnes in 2019 followed by a contraction to 192 thousand tonnes by 2023. This peak was driven by a surge in imports to 246 thousand tonnes in 2019, while the subsequent decline coincided with a sharp reduction in imported volumes to minimal levels in 2023.

The 2024 harvest saw improved maize yields, with grain yield rising to 11.6 t/ha and total grain tonnage increasing by 30% compared to the previous season. From July 2025, the abolition of the maize biosecurity levy will reduce costs for growers and merchants, while global factors such as stable supply and sustained feed demand from livestock production continue to shape the market context.

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. 4.2. 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, K 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, K 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, K 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, K t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from New Zealand in kind, 2018-2025, K t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from New Zealand by countries, 2018-2025, K 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, K t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from New Zealand in kind, 2018-2025, K t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from New Zealand by countries, 2018-2025, K 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, K t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to New Zealand in kind, 2018-2025, K t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to New Zealand by countries, 2018-2025, K 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, K t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to New Zealand in kind, 2018-2025, K t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to New Zealand by countries, 2018-2025, K 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, K t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, K 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 maize in New Zealand

In kind, 2018-2021, K t

Top producers of maize, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of maize, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

In 2021, New Zealand produced 209.3 K t of maize, marking a 10.1% increase from the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, production grew by 9%, with a compound annual growth rate of 2.9%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2020 at 190.1 K t, which saw the largest decline of 3.0%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	2.1%	(3.0%)	10.1%	2.9%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports maize from New Zealand

Exports in kind, K t

The market showed significant volatility during these years. Exports reached their lowest point in 2020 at 1.3 K t and peaked in 2019 at 3.6 K t, with a 2.7-fold difference between these years. In 2021, New Zealand exported 2.1 K t of maize, representing a 56.2% year-over-year increase. The largest decline occurred in 2020, dropping by 63.0%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	34.6%	(63.0%)	56.2%	(8.1%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Australia, New Caledonia, and Japan were the leading destinations for New Zealand's maize exports in kind. Australia accounted for 55.5% of exports, New Caledonia for 12.9%, and Japan for 10.6%, with these three countries together making up 79.1% 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

The market displayed an unstable trend throughout the period. Export volumes in value terms hit their lowest point in 2020 at 3 204 K $ US and peaked in 2019 at 14 780 K $ US, with a 4.6-fold difference. In 2021, maize deliveries from New Zealand amounted to 4 601 K $ US, reflecting a 43.6% increase compared to 2020. The largest decline was recorded in 2020 at 78.3%.

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	19.0%	(78.3%)	43.6%	(28.2%)

Source: SHEV.io

Over the 2018-2021 period, Australia, Switzerland, and France were the top destinations for New Zealand's maize exports in value terms. Australia contributed 38.2% of exports, Switzerland 32.6%, and France 8.6%, with these three countries collectively accounting for 79.4% 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 maize to New Zealand

Imports in kind, K t

Market behavior was characterized by volatility during these years. Imports reached their highest level in 2019 at 245.7 K t and their lowest in 2020, with a 2.2-fold difference between these years. In 2021, maize volumes imported by New Zealand were 109.9 K t, showing a slight decrease of 0.9% from the previous year. The largest decline occurred in 2020, falling by 54.8%, while the largest increase was in 2019, rising by 112.1%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	112.1%	(54.8%)	(0.9%)	(1.7%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Romania and the United States dominated New Zealand's maize imports in kind, with their combined share reaching 99.6% 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

Noticeable fluctuations were observed in market performance during this period. Imports in value terms peaked in 2019 at 63 863 K $ US and fell to a low in 2020 at 27 804 K $ US, with a 2.3-fold difference. In 2021, New Zealand imported 27 850 K $ US of maize, remaining nearly unchanged from 2020. The largest decline was in 2020 at 56.5%, and the largest increase was in 2019 at 108.1%.

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	108.1%	(56.5%)	0.2%	(3.2%)

Source: SHEV.io

During 2018-2021, Romania and the United States were the key sources for New Zealand's maize imports in value terms, jointly accounting for 94.8% of total flows, while other partners played much smaller individual roles.

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