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Fresh Apple New Zealand Market Overview 2026

Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
  • New Zealand Fresh Apple market intelligence page includes 0 premium suppliers.
  • 5 sampled export transactions for New Zealand are summarized.
  • 3 export partner companies and 52 import partner companies are mapped for Fresh Apple in New Zealand.
  • Wholesale sample entries: 0; farmgate sample entries: 0.
  • 5 export partner countries and 1 import partner countries are ranked.
  • Latest reference year in this page dataset is 2024.
  • Page data last updated on 2026-04-09.

Fresh Apple Export Supplier Intelligence, Price Trends, and Trade Flows in New Zealand

3 export partner companies are tracked for Fresh Apple in New Zealand. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to validate exporter coverage, partner quality, and route priorities.
Explore Fresh Apple export intelligence in New Zealand, including 5 sampled supplier transactions, monthly unit-price ranges, and partner-country trade flow patterns for HS Code 080810.
Scatter points are sampled from 2.6% of the full transaction dataset.

Sample Export Supplier Transaction Records for Fresh Apple in New Zealand

5 sampled Fresh Apple transactions in New Zealand include date, origin, and partner-country context to benchmark export prices and supplier trading patterns.
Fresh Apple sampled transaction unit prices by date in New Zealand: 2026-02-26: 0.60 USD / kg, 2026-02-19: 0.99 USD / kg, 2026-02-18: 0.80 USD / kg, 2026-02-09: 0.71 USD / kg, 2026-02-02: 0.66 USD / kg.
DateReported ProductUnit PriceExporterImporter 
2026-02-26FRE** ***** ************ ***** ********* * ***** **** *********** *** *** ** ******** ***** ************ ***** ********* * ***** **** ******0.60 USD / kg (New Zealand) (India)
2026-02-19FRE** ****** *** ********* ********* ************* **************** ****** *** ********* ********* ************* *********0.99 USD / kg (New Zealand) (India)
2026-02-18FRE** ***** ***** *** ***** *** ****** *** *** ***** *****0.80 USD / kg (New Zealand) (India)
2026-02-09FRE** ***** **** ******* ****** ********************** **************** ****** **** *** ****** ******0.71 USD / kg (New Zealand) (India)
2026-02-02FRE** ** ***** ****** ***** **** ******** **** ***************** *** **** ******* ****** ******0.66 USD / kg (New Zealand) (India)

Top Fresh Apple Export Suppliers and Companies in New Zealand

Review leading exporter profiles and benchmark them against 3 total export partner companies tracked for Fresh Apple in New Zealand. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to shortlist sourcing and export partners faster.
(New Zealand)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-03-08
Industries: Crop ProductionFood ManufacturingOthers
Value Chain Roles: Farming / Production / Processing / PackingLogisticsFood Manufacturing
(New Zealand)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-03-08
Employee Size: 501 - 1000 Employees
Industries: Food WholesalersFishing AquacultureAnimal ProductionFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: TradeFarming / Production / Processing / PackingDistribution / Wholesale
(New Zealand)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-03-08
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleTrade
New Zealand Export Partner Coverage
3 companies
Total export partner company count is a core signal of New Zealand export network depth for Fresh Apple.
Exporters and importers can open Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to assess Fresh Apple partner concentration, capacity signals, and trade relevance in New Zealand.

Annual Export Value, Volume, and Supplier Market Size for Fresh Apple in New Zealand (HS Code 080810)

Analyze 3 years of Fresh Apple export volume and value in New Zealand to evaluate supplier market growth, seasonality, and trade volatility.
YearVolumeValue
2024341,619,938597,432,172 USD
2023309,067,114532,422,930 USD
2022340,762,200563,823,507 USD

Top Destination Markets for Fresh Apple Exports from New Zealand (HS Code 080810) in 2024

For 2024, compare export volume and value across the top 5 destination countries for Fresh Apple exports from New Zealand.
RankCountryVolumeValue
1China64,787,891155,905,462.44 USD
2Vietnam40,560,57576,322,234.822 USD
3Thailand23,828,15137,731,433.121 USD
4India28,680,52035,439,841.096 USD
5United Kingdom29,287,62832,460,789.931 USD

Fresh Apple Import Buyer Intelligence and Price Signals in New Zealand: Buyers, Demand, and Trade Partners

52 import partner companies are tracked for Fresh Apple in New Zealand. Exporters and importers can use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to analyze buyer demand, partner density, and downstream channels.
Scatter points are sampled from 54.5% of the full transaction dataset.

Sample Import Transaction and Price Records for Fresh Apple in New Zealand

5 sampled Fresh Apple import transactions in New Zealand provide date, origin, and trade-country context to benchmark price levels and demand-side trading patterns.
Fresh Apple sampled import transaction unit prices by date in New Zealand: 2026-02-28: 1.50 USD / kg, 2026-02-28: 1.45 USD / kg, 2025-12-17: 1.40 USD / kg, 2025-12-17: 1.44 USD / kg, 2025-11-14: 0.64 USD / kg.
DateReported ProductUnit PriceExporterImporterOrigin 
2026-02-28AVA* ***1.50 USD / kg (-) (-)-
2026-02-28AVA* *** *****1.45 USD / kg (-) (-)-
2025-12-17AVA* *** *****1.40 USD / kg (-) (-)-
2025-12-17AVA* ***1.44 USD / kg (-) (-)-
2025-11-14200*** ** *** *** *****0.64 USD / kg (-) (-)-

Top Fresh Apple Buyers, Importers, and Demand Partners in New Zealand

Review leading buyer profiles and compare them with 52 total import partner companies tracked for Fresh Apple in New Zealand. Exporters and importers can use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to evaluate demand-side partner fit.
(New Zealand)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-03-08
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 500M - 1B
Industries: OthersFood PackagingFood Services And Drinking PlacesFood WholesalersFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: RetailFood ManufacturingDistribution / Wholesale
(New Zealand)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-03-08
Industries: OthersFood Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: OthersTradeDistribution / Wholesale
(New Zealand)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-03-08
Employee Size: 101 - 500 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 10M - 50M
Industries: OthersCrop Production
Value Chain Roles: Farming / Production / Processing / PackingLogistics
(New Zealand)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-03-08
Industries: OthersFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFood Manufacturing
(New Zealand)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-03-08
Industries: Food PackagingFood Services And Drinking PlacesFood ManufacturingFood Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFarming / Production / Processing / PackingHORECAFood Manufacturing
(New Zealand)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-03-08
Industries: Online Retail And FulfillmentOthersFood Services And Drinking PlacesFood WholesalersGrocery StoresBeverage ManufacturingCrop ProductionFood PackagingFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: TradeFarming / Production / Processing / PackingRetailFood ManufacturingDistribution / Wholesale
New Zealand Import Partner Coverage
52 companies
Import partner company count highlights demand-side visibility for Fresh Apple in New Zealand.
Use Supply Chain Intelligence analytics and company profiles to identify active Fresh Apple importers, distributors, and buyer networks in New Zealand.

Annual Import Value, Volume, and Demand Size for Fresh Apple in New Zealand (HS Code 080810)

Track 3 years of Fresh Apple import volume and value in New Zealand to assess demand growth and market momentum.
YearVolumeValue
2024825,3702,627,661 USD
2023270,2111,264,801 USD
202246,02292,688 USD

Top Origin Supplier Countries Supplying Fresh Apple to New Zealand (HS Code 080810) in 2024

For 2024, compare import volume and value across the top 1 origin supplier countries supplying Fresh Apple to New Zealand.
RankCountryVolumeValue
1United States643,7981,270,652.815 USD

Classification

Product TypeRaw Material
Product FormFresh
Industry PositionPrimary Agricultural Product

Raw Material

Market

Fresh apples are a core product of New Zealand’s pipfruit sector and are produced primarily for export as well as domestic fresh consumption and processing. Production is concentrated in key regions including Hawke’s Bay and Nelson/Tasman, with additional supply from Central Otago and other smaller producing areas. Harvest is typically in late summer to autumn (around February to April), and coolstore plus controlled-atmosphere storage enables marketing well beyond the harvest window. Export market access is strongly shaped by phytosanitary requirements, including official assurance programmes and quarantine-pest management expectations for sensitive destinations.
Market RoleMajor producer and exporter
Domestic RoleDomestic fresh consumption and processing (including juice) alongside an export-oriented supply base
SeasonalityHarvest typically runs from February to April (variety and region dependent), with coolstore and controlled-atmosphere storage used to extend availability beyond harvest.

Specification

Primary VarietyRoyal Gala
Secondary Variety
  • Braeburn
  • Jazz
Physical Attributes
  • Packhouse grading focuses on freedom from visible defects, with sorting also using colour and weight systems for export packing.
Packaging
  • Packed into cardboard boxes/cartons with protective trays for transport

Supply Chain

Value Chain
  • Orchard harvest → bulk bins → packhouse washing/dumping (apples) → cleaning and grading (defects/colour/weight) → carton packing → coolstore and/or controlled-atmosphere (CA) storage → refrigerated shipment (reefer holds historically; now largely reefer containers, some with CA)
Temperature
  • Coolstore storage typically around 0.5°C for most apples; cold chain must be maintained through shipping
Atmosphere Control
  • Controlled-atmosphere (CA) storage uses low oxygen and controlled CO2 to slow maturation; some shipping containers have CA capability
Shelf Life
  • Marketable life is highly dependent on uninterrupted cold chain and correct CA parameters during storage and transit
Freight IntensityMedium
Transport ModeSea

Risks

Phytosanitary HighNon-compliance with destination phytosanitary requirements—especially quarantine-pest expectations such as codling moth management for codling-moth-sensitive markets—can lead to border rejection, treatment, or suspension of market access pathways.Work strictly to the applicable MPI-documented ICPR and any relevant Official Assurance Programme (OAP); maintain audited orchard pest-management verification and packhouse inspection controls aligned to the destination market.
Climate MediumFrost and hail events can damage blossoms and fruit, reducing packout quality and exportable volume in key producing regions.Use orchard risk controls where feasible (e.g., frost management, hail protection), diversify supply across regions, and align export programmes with realistic seasonal quality forecasts.
Logistics MediumExport quality depends on reliable refrigerated shipping and cold-chain discipline; temperature breaks or extended transit can degrade firmness and storage performance even when CA is used.Implement pre-cooling, continuous temperature monitoring, and contingency planning for port/vessel disruption; prioritise equipment with appropriate reefer performance and CA capability where required.
Workforce MediumHarvest and packing are labour-intensive over a short seasonal window; workforce shortages can constrain picking, packhouse throughput, and shipment timing.Secure seasonal labour early, coordinate harvest logistics with packhouse capacity, and use productivity/automation upgrades where viable.
Sustainability
  • Orchard nutrient and fertiliser management to maintain soil fertility in intensive pipfruit systems
  • Cold-chain and controlled-atmosphere storage energy use (coolstores and refrigerated shipping) as a material footprint consideration for export programmes
Labor & Social
  • Seasonal workforce availability and compliance for harvest and packhouse peak periods (industry priority area includes workforce)
  • Worker health and safety in orchard and packhouse operations during peak throughput periods
Standards
  • GLOBALG.A.P. (used by some New Zealand apple exporters)
  • GRASP (used by some New Zealand apple exporters)

FAQ

What are the main apple-growing regions in New Zealand?Key producing areas include Hawke’s Bay and Nelson/Tasman, with additional orchards in regions such as Central Otago and Waikato.
Why can phytosanitary compliance be a deal-breaker for exporting New Zealand apples?Some overseas markets require strict phytosanitary verification for apples, and MPI notes that certain destinations treat pests like codling moth as quarantine pests. If shipments do not meet those requirements, they can be delayed, treated, or rejected at the border.
What documents are commonly involved when exporting fresh apples from New Zealand?MPI explains that many overseas markets require a phytosanitary certificate for plant products, and requirements vary by destination. Exporters typically confirm destination requirements via ICPR and may also need a market-specific import permit depending on the importing country.

Other Fresh Apple Country Markets for Supplier, Export, and Price Comparison from New Zealand

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