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Wheat and meslin market in New Zealand

Release date: Mar 28, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The wheat and meslin market in New Zealand displayed notable volatility between 2018 and 2023. Market volume dropped sharply from 967 thousand tonnes in 2018 to 828 thousand tonnes in 2019, but then entered a sustained growth phase, climbing to 961 thousand tonnes in 2021 and reaching 1.08 million tonnes by 2023.

This recovery and expansion were driven by contrasting trends in supply components. Domestic production increased from 371 thousand tonnes in 2018 to a high of 454 thousand tonnes in 2020, after which it fell for three consecutive years to 392 thousand tonnes in 2023. Meanwhile, imports fell from 596 thousand tonnes in 2018 to 425 thousand tonnes in 2020, then rebounded strongly, surpassing 600 thousand tonnes from 2022 onward and peaking at 689 thousand tonnes in 2023.

In the later years of the period, import volumes moderated, declining to 592 thousand tonnes in 2024 before a slight increase to 599 thousand tonnes in 2025.

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, M $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from New Zealand in value, 2018-2025, M $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from New Zealand by countries, 2018-2025, M $ 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, 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, M $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from New Zealand in value, 2018-2025, M $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from New Zealand by countries, 2018-2025, M $ 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, 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, M $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to New Zealand in value, 2018-2025, M $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to New Zealand by countries, 2018-2025, M $ 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, 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, M $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to New Zealand in value, 2018-2025, M $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to New Zealand by countries, 2018-2025, M $ 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, K t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, M $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, K t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, M $ 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 wheat and meslin in New Zealand

In kind, 2018-2021, K t

Top producers of wheat and meslin, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of wheat and meslin, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Wheat and meslin production in New Zealand saw a two-year increase before declining. In 2021, production reached 422.8 K t, marking a 6.8% decrease from the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, overall production grew by 14%, which translates to an annualized rate of 4.5%. The peak was recorded in 2020 at 453.7 K t, with the largest annual increase of 14.0% also occurring that year.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	7.3%	14.0%	(6.8%)	4.5%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports wheat and meslin from New Zealand

Exports in kind, K t

The data shows irregular changes, pointing to a volatile market environment. Wheat and meslin exports from New Zealand hit their lowest point in 2020 at 0.1 K t, then surged to a maximum of 1.0 K t in 2021—a 15-fold difference. The 2021 figure represents a dramatic year-over-year increase of 1 409.3%. The largest decline occurred in 2019, dropping by 62.9%.

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	(62.9%)	(36.4%)	1 409.3%	52.7%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Malaysia and Australia together accounted for 85.2% of New Zealand's total wheat and meslin exports by volume, with the remaining share distributed among smaller 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, M $ US

Market behavior during these years was characterized by volatility. Export values fluctuated significantly, with a 9-fold difference between the low of 2020 at 0.1 M $ US and the high of 2021 at 0.5 M $ US. In 2021, exports amounted to 0.5 M $ US, showing a sharp increase of 803.2% compared to the prior year. The largest decline was recorded in 2019, falling by 27.2%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(27.2%)	(25.4%)	803.2%	69.9%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2018 and 2021, three key markets—Malaysia, Finland, and Singapore—collectively absorbed 78.0% of the total value of wheat and meslin exports from New Zealand.

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 wheat and meslin to New Zealand

Imports in kind, K t

After a two-year decline, wheat and meslin imports into New Zealand rebounded. In 2021, import volume was recorded at 539.4 K t, reflecting a 27.1% gain compared to 2020. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, imports decreased by 9.6%, with a compound annual growth rate of -3.3%. The lowest volume was in 2020 at 424.5 K t, and the largest decline occurred in 2019, dropping by 27.8%.

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	(27.8%)	(1.4%)	27.1%	(3.3%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Australia remained the overwhelmingly dominant supplier of wheat and meslin to New Zealand, accounting for 91.5% of total imports by volume.

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, M $ US

Following a two-year decrease, foreign wheat and meslin supplies to New Zealand increased. In 2021, imports totaled 165.9 M $ US, which is 40.5% higher than the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, imports grew by 4.5%, equating to an annualized rate of 1.5%. The minimum value was recorded in 2020 at 118.0 M $ US, with the largest decline in 2019 at 22.0%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(22.0%)	(4.6%)	40.5%	1.5%

Source: SHEV.io

Over the 2018–2021 period, dependence on Australia was pronounced, as this market accounted for 92.4% of the total value of wheat and meslin imports into New Zealand.

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