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Walnuts market in New Zealand

Release date: Mar 28, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2023, the walnut market volume in New Zealand decreased from 1 793 tonnes to 1 534 tonnes. While consumer demand for walnuts' nutritional benefits remained positive, production challenges such as walnut blight and frost damage limited yields. Additionally, walnut exports fell significantly, reducing external demand.

The industry took steps to consolidate and modernize in response. In 2022, growers organized under the Walnuts New Zealand Co-operative, which invested in high-tech sorting and processing equipment to improve product quality and efficiency. These efforts helped stabilize domestic production, which reached 619 tonnes in 2023 after previous declines.

In the following years, the focus shifted toward developing value-added products like walnut oil and flour, and promoting walnut growing as a sustainable land-use alternative. Water management and site selection continued to be critical factors for production success, as the co-operative expanded its marketing under the Trickett’s Grove brand.

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/kg
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from New Zealand, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from New Zealand by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
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/kg
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from New Zealand, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from New Zealand by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
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/kg
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to New Zealand, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to New Zealand by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
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/kg
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to New Zealand, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to New Zealand by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
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 walnuts in New Zealand

In kind, 2018-2021, t

Top producers of walnuts, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of walnuts, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

In 2021, New Zealand produced 700.0 t of walnuts, showing no significant change from the previous year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, production decreased by 16.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of 5.9%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2019 at 700.0 t. The largest decline occurred in 2019, amounting to 16.7%, while the largest increase was in 2020 at 0.0%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(16.7%)	-	-	(5.9%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports walnuts from New Zealand

Exports in kind, t

The data reveals irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. Exports peaked in 2019 and reached their lowest point in 2021, with a 4.6-fold difference between these years. In 2021, walnut deliveries from New Zealand amounted to 2.4 t, representing a sharp drop of 61.5% compared to 2020. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 11.0 t, with the largest increase occurring that year at 208.1%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	208.1%	(43.2%)	(61.5%)	(12.3%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Australia, Fiji, and the Cook Islands were the main markets for New Zealand's walnut exports in kind. Australia accounted for 43.3% of exports, Fiji for 33.0%, and the Cook Islands for 7.4%, together representing 83.7% of total 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

Walnut exports from New Zealand declined for the second consecutive year. In 2021, exports came to 20 K $ US, reflecting a sharp reduction of 51.9% compared to 2020. Between 2018 and 2021, exports decreased by 58.6%, equating to an annualized rate of 25.5%. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 77 K $ US, with the largest increase that year at 56.9%.

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	56.9%	(45.1%)	(51.9%)	(25.5%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Fiji, Australia, and the Cook Islands were the key destinations for New Zealand's walnut exports in value terms. Fiji accounted for 41.5% of exports, Australia for 32.9%, and the Cook Islands for 7.5%, together taking 82.0% of total 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 walnuts to New Zealand

Imports in kind, t

In 2021, walnut deliveries to New Zealand reached 976.6 t, marking an increase of 2.4% compared to 2020. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, imports increased by 2.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of 0.7%. The minimum value was recorded in 2020 at 953.2 t, while the maximum was in 2019 at 995.4 t. The largest decline occurred in 2020 at 4.2%, and the largest increase was in 2019 at 4.1%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	4.1%	(4.2%)	2.4%	0.7%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, the United States remained the key source for walnuts imported into New Zealand, accounting for 80.3% of total imports in kind, with other destinations being much less significant.

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

In 2021, walnut shipments to New Zealand from abroad came to 5 750 K $ US, equivalent to a strong decline of 15.2% compared with 2020. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, imports decreased by 22.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of 8.0%. The largest decline was recorded in 2019 at 19.0%, while the largest increase occurred in 2020 at 13.3%.

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	(19.0%)	13.3%	(15.2%)	(8.0%)

Source: SHEV.io

Over 2018 to 2021, the United States was the dominant source for walnut imports in value terms to New Zealand, accounting for 79.1% of total flows, while the remaining share was distributed among a number of smaller markets.

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