Vegetable puree market in Australia and New Zealand

Earlier Report Observations

The vegetable puree market in Australia and New Zealand reached its highest volume of 877.5 t in 2019, after which it entered a period of sustained contraction over the next three years. By 2022, the market size had fallen to 662.6 t, representing a decline of more than 200 t from the peak.

This downward trend reversed in 2023, with the market volume recovering to 746.2 t. Domestic production showed gradual growth throughout the period, while import volumes fell significantly, contributing to the overall market volatility observed between 2018 and 2023.

Production vegetable puree in Australia and New Zealand

In kind, 2018-2021, t

Top producers of vegetable puree, 2018-2021

World map of production of vegetable puree, 2018-2021

Following two years of growth, vegetable puree production in Australia and New Zealand declined. In 2021, production reached 739.1 t, showing only a slight variation from the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, production increased by 3.8%, with an average annual growth rate of 1.2%. The peak was recorded in 2020 at 742.3 t, while the largest year-on-year increase occurred in 2019 at 2.5%.

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

Exports vegetable puree from Australia and New Zealand

Exports in kind, t

The export market demonstrated significant volatility during the observed period. The highest export volume was recorded in 2018, while the lowest occurred in 2020, representing a 2.9-fold difference between these years. In 2021, vegetable puree exports from Australia and New Zealand reached 107.3 t, marking a substantial 155.6% increase from 2020. The minimum value was recorded in 2020 at 42.0 t, and the largest decline occurred in 2019 at 44.5%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, export destinations remained highly diversified. Singapore accounted for 12.3% of exports by volume, Malaysia for 11.4%, and Hong Kong for 5.5%. Together, these three markets represented just 29.2% of total export flows, with the remaining 70.8% distributed across numerous smaller markets.

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

The export market exhibited considerable volatility during this period. The difference between the peak in 2019 and the trough in 2020 represented a 2.6-fold variation. In 2021, vegetable puree exports from Australia and New Zealand amounted to 337.0 K $ US, reflecting a 48.6% increase compared to the previous year. The minimum value was recorded in 2020 at 226.8 K $ US, while the maximum occurred in 2019 at 587.1 K $ US. The largest decline took place in 2020 at 61.4%.

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

Between 2018 and 2021, export value was distributed across a wide range of partner countries. Singapore accounted for 11.3% of export value, Malaysia for 10.6%, and Fiji for 6.0%. Collectively, these three markets represented just 27.9% 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 vegetable puree to Australia and New Zealand

Imports in kind, t

Vegetable puree imports to Australia and New Zealand declined for the second consecutive year. In 2021, imports totaled 90.5 t, representing a 35.7% decrease compared to the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, imports fell by 42.8%, with an average annual decline of 17.0%. The maximum import volume was recorded in 2019 at 215.4 t, while the largest year-on-year increase also occurred in 2019 at 36.0%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, vegetable puree imports to Australia and New Zealand originated from a broad range of markets. Iran accounted for 29.2% of imports by volume, Jordan for 14.2%, and China for 5.1%. Together, these three sources represented 48.4% of total import volume, with the remaining 51.6% coming from numerous smaller markets.

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

Vegetable puree import value to Australia and New Zealand declined for the second consecutive year. In 2021, imports amounted to 227.1 K $ US, down 19.6% from the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, imports decreased by 43.3%, equivalent to an average annual decline of 17.2%. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 403.1 K $ US. The largest decline occurred in 2020 at 29.9%, while the largest increase took place in 2019 at 0.7%.

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

The import value structure from 2018 to 2021 reveals a diversified set of trading partners. Iran accounted for 12.7% of import value, Jordan for 5.6%, and Italy for 3.6%. Together, these three countries represented just 21.9% of total import flows, with the remaining 78.1% distributed 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