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Plums and sloes market in New Zealand, 2026

Release date: Mar 28, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2021, the market volume for fresh plums and sloes in New Zealand fluctuated moderately, ranging from 1 668 t to 1 808 t. A slight contraction in 2019 was followed by a recovery in 2020, with the market stabilizing near 1 742 t in 2021.

The market experienced a sharp contraction in 2022, with volume falling to 1 300 t. This decline coincided with the severe disruptions caused by Cyclone Gabrielle, which damaged supply chains and caused widespread shortages of produce, including black doris plums. By 2023, the market volume stabilized at 1 308 t, as broader inflationary pressures and rising production and transport costs continued to influence the fresh produce sector.

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

In kind, 2018-2021, t

Top producers of plums and sloes, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of plums and sloes, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

New Zealand's production of plums and sloes has increased for the second consecutive year. In 2021, the country produced 1 718 tonnes, showing minimal change from the previous year. Looking at the period from 2018 to 2021, production grew by 6.7%, which translates to an average annual increase of 2.2%. The lowest production volume was recorded in 2019 at 1 551 tonnes, marking the largest decline of 3.7% that year. In contrast, 2020 saw the most significant growth, with production rising by 10.3%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(3.7%)	10.3%	0.4%	2.2%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports plums and sloes from New Zealand

Exports in kind, t

New Zealand's exports of plums and sloes have declined for the third year in a row. In 2021, exports totaled 11.3 tonnes, a sharp drop of 64.9% compared to 2020. From 2018 to 2021, exports fell by 82.2%, averaging an annual decrease of 43.7%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(41.5%)	(13.2%)	(64.9%)	(43.7%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2018 and 2021, the United States and Fiji were the primary export destinations for plums and sloes in volume terms, together accounting for 80.9% of total exports. The remaining share was distributed among other markets.

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 value of New Zealand's plums and sloes exports has decreased for the third consecutive year. In 2021, exports amounted to 30.4 thousand US dollars, down 55.3% from the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, export value declined by 87.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of -50.0%.

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	(52.1%)	(41.5%)	(55.3%)	(50.0%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, the United States, Fiji, and China emerged as the key markets for plums and sloes exports in value terms. The United States accounted for 58.8% of export value, Fiji for 14.8%, and China for 10.1%, collectively making up 83.7% 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 plums and sloes to New Zealand

Imports in kind, t

New Zealand's imports of plums and sloes have fallen for the third year in a row. In 2021, imports reached 35.9 tonnes, a decrease of 67.2% compared to 2020. Between 2018 and 2021, import volume dropped by 86.2%, with an average annual decline of 48.4%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(40.9%)	(29.1%)	(67.2%)	(48.4%)

Source: SHEV.io

During the 2018-2021 period, the United States and Chile were the main sources of plums and sloes imports in volume terms, together representing 100.0% 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

The value of plums and sloes imports into New Zealand has declined for the third consecutive year. In 2021, imports were valued at 105.8 thousand US dollars, a sudden drop of 61.0% year-over-year. From 2018 to 2021, import value decreased by 82.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of -44.3%.

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	(44.5%)	(20.2%)	(61.0%)	(44.3%)

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2018-2021, the United States was the nearly exclusive supplier of plums and sloes to New Zealand in value terms, holding a 90.9% share of total imports.

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