Price for Fresh or Chilled Cabbage Lettuce in New Zealand - 2024

Price for Fresh or Chilled Cabbage Lettuce in New Zealand (FOB) - 2022

The average export price for fresh or chilled cabbage lettuce stood at $4,702 per ton in 2022, jumping by 20% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated a pronounced expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +4.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, fresh or chilled cabbage lettuce export price increased by +83.9% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the average export price increased by 53%. The export price peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Samoa ($5,581 per ton), while the average price for exports to Kiribati ($1,895 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Singapore (+38.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Price for Fresh or Chilled Cabbage Lettuce in New Zealand (CIF) - 2022

The average import price for fresh or chilled cabbage lettuce stood at $3,905 per ton in 2021, flattening at the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the average import price increased by 144%. The import price peaked at $5,382 per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for Australia.

From 2012 to 2021, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Australia amounted to +1.7% per year.

Exports of Fresh or Chilled Cabbage Lettuce in New Zealand

After two years of decline, shipments abroad of fresh or chilled cabbage lettuce increased by 62% to 71 tons in 2022. Overall, exports, however, saw a abrupt shrinkage.

In value terms, fresh or chilled cabbage lettuce exports surged to $334K in 2022. Over the period under review, exports posted a temperate increase. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Export of Fresh or Chilled Cabbage Lettuce in New Zealand (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
Fiji	138	53.3	31.2	178	8.9%
Samoa	92.9	83.3	133	112	6.4%
French Polynesia	17.7	5.4	0.2	27.4	15.7%
Cook Islands	13.0	6.2	3.4	6.8	-19.4%
Kiribati	1.6	1.4	0.5	5.9	54.5%
Australia	14.4	11.3	N/A	N/A	-21.5%
Others	13.7	6.8	2.9	3.5	-36.5%
Total	292	168	171	334	4.6%

Top Export Markets for Fresh or Chilled Cabbage Lettuce from New Zealand in 2022:

Fiji (39.5 tons)
Samoa (20.1 tons)
French Polynesia (5.5 tons)
Kiribati (3.1 tons)
Cook Islands (1.5 tons)

Imports of Fresh or Chilled Cabbage Lettuce in New Zealand

In 2021, fresh or chilled cabbage lettuce imports into New Zealand was estimated at 7.4 tons, approximately reflecting the previous year's figure. In general, imports recorded significant growth. The smallest decline of 99.9% was in 2020. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

In value terms, fresh or chilled cabbage lettuce imports totaled $29K in 2021. Overall, imports enjoyed a significant expansion. The smallest decline of 99.9% was in 2020. Imports peaked in 2021 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.