Not further prepared dried vegetables market in Australia and New Zealand

Earlier Report Observations

The market for not further prepared dried vegetables in Australia and New Zealand expanded from 11.2 thousand tons in 2018 to 15.0 thousand tons in 2021. This growth was initially supported by investments in agricultural capital and processing capacity in Australia, which boosted production capabilities, while sustained demand kept import volumes high.

After peaking in 2021, the market volume contracted to 14.2 thousand tons by 2023. Extreme weather events, notably cyclones Hale and Gabrielle that disrupted horticultural production in New Zealand in 2022, along with rising input costs driven by higher energy and fertilizer prices, constrained supply and contributed to the decline.

Regulatory changes, including stricter food safety and animal welfare standards in Australia, and evolving consumer preferences toward local, sustainable, and functional ingredients continued to shape production strategies and market structure throughout the period.

Production not further prepared dried vegetables in Australia and New Zealand

In kind, 2018-2021, t

Top producers of not further prepared dried vegetables, 2018-2021

World map of production of not further prepared dried vegetables, 2018-2021

Production of not further prepared dried vegetables in Australia and New Zealand has increased for the second year in a row. In 2021, output reached 2 151 tonnes, marking a significant rise of 26.6% compared to the previous year. Looking at the period from 2018 to 2021, production grew by 61.4%, with an average annual growth rate of 17.3%. The lowest production level was in 2019, at 1 275 tonnes, which saw the largest decline of 4.3%. In contrast, the largest increase occurred in 2020, with a jump of 33.2%.

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

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

The value of not further prepared dried vegetables production in Australia and New Zealand has risen for the third consecutive year. In 2021, production was valued at 24 200 thousand US dollars, representing a substantial increase of 50.3% from the year before. From 2018 to 2021, production value surged by 139.5%, translating to an annualized growth rate of 33.8%.

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

Exports not further prepared dried vegetables from Australia and New Zealand

Exports in kind, t

In 2021, Australia and New Zealand exported 3 274 tonnes of not further prepared dried vegetables, a decrease of 6.8% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, exports fell by 21.9%, with an annualized decline rate of 7.9%. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2019, at 2 952 tonnes, which experienced the largest drop of 29.6%. The largest increase happened in 2020, with a rise of 19.0%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Japan, accounting for 30.2% of exports in kind, along with Asia not elsewhere specified at 9.9%, and China at 5.5%, were notable but not dominant buyers of not further prepared dried vegetables from Australia and New Zealand. Together, their share made up 45.6% 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

Exports of not further prepared dried vegetables from Australia and New Zealand have increased for the second year in a row. In 2021, exports were valued at 36 848 thousand US dollars, showing a robust improvement of 10.6% over the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, export value grew by 15.9%, with an annualized rate of 5.0%. The lowest value was in 2019, at 27 538 thousand US dollars, which saw the largest decline of 13.4%. The largest increase occurred in 2020, with a jump of 21.0%.

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

During 2018–2021, the United States, with 31.2% of exports in value terms, Japan at 25.6%, and Asia not elsewhere specified at 7.8%, consistently served as the main destinations for exports. Together, they accounted for 64.5% 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 not further prepared dried vegetables to Australia and New Zealand

Imports in kind, t

Following two years of growth, imports of not further prepared dried vegetables into Australia and New Zealand declined. In 2021, imports totaled 16 173 tonnes, reflecting a slight decrease of 2.5% from the previous year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, imports increased by 14.9%, with a compound annual growth rate of 4.7%. The highest import volume was in 2020, at 16 579 tonnes, which saw the largest increase of 13.1%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, China, with 59.5% of imports in kind, the United States at 12.6%, and India at 6.8%, formed the primary cluster of markets for imports. Together, they represented 78.9% 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

Imports of not further prepared dried vegetables into Australia and New Zealand have increased for the second consecutive year. In 2021, imports were valued at 67 309 thousand US dollars, up by 9.4% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, import value rose by 9.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of 3.0%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019, at 56 471 thousand US dollars, which experienced the largest decline of 8.4%.

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

Between 2018 and 2021, China, accounting for 51.1% of imports in value terms, the United States at 14.5%, and Turkey at 5.7%, were the main suppliers of not further prepared dried vegetables to Australia and New Zealand. Together, they comprised 71.3% of total imports in value terms.

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