New Zealand Grown onions seed to bulb

New Zealand onions are grown predominantly in Pukekohe, Canterbury, Hawke’s Bay, and Manawatu.

Planting

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Journey to table

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The New Zealand Onion - going global

To make sure everyone gets to experience the quality and flavour of New Zealand grown onions, this versatile vegetable has its own export strategy.

Defend

Existing high value markets which are critical to the stability of the industry.

Diversify

Foster growth in emerging economies and support the development of new markets.

Activate

Cultivate the New Zealand onion story, to be recognised globally as the premium onion producing country.

Differentiate

Identify unique value attributes of importance to consumers that can be utilised to develop a premium market position.

New Zealand Grown Onions -
Global Statistics

Well over 200,000 tonnes of New Zealand grown onions are exported globally every year. They head to the United States, the UK and Europe, as well as throughout Asia.

Industry snapshot

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Onions are New Zealand’s 3rd most valued fresh horticultural export (2021).

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New Zealand produces approx. 225,000 metric tons of onions annually, that’s only 0.2% of total global production!

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New Zealand onion exports represent 4% of global onion trade, making us the eighth largest exporting country globally.

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The onion industry returned approximately $140 million in export earnings to NewZealand in 2021.

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Over 40% of NewZealand’s onion exports are shipped to Continental Europe, making it our largest market.

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Indonesia is one of New Zealand’s most important export markets worth approx. $30 million to the onion industry annually.

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The market for premium onions (such as the ones grown in New Zealand), is growing at four times the speed of low-cost producers. We now export to over 40 countries annually.

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New Zealand produced onions are unrivalled in storage capabilities; New Zealand onions can be stored for up to nine months after harvest.

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New Zealand onions have a strong flavour which is internationally recognised.

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The global onion industry is worth USD $14 Billion, international onion trade accounts for USD $4 Billion.

Onions New Zealand Inc

Onions New Zealand Inc plays a crucial role in promoting and advancing the interests of the onion industry within the country and overseas. Onions New Zealand works closely with government agencies, industry stakeholders, and international organisations to ensure that the onion industry in New Zealand remains competitive, sustainable, and profitable. When you become a member of Onions New Zealand Inc you join 80 local growers and 18 local exporters, and gain access to resources and support for sustainable growth and profitability.

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