| Product Code: ETC5012316 | Publication Date: Nov 2023 | Updated Date: Nov 2025 | Product Type: Market Research Report | |
| Publisher: 6Wresearch | Author: Sachin Kumar Rai | No. of Pages: 60 | No. of Figures: 30 | No. of Tables: 5 |
The commercial seaweed import market in New Zealand continues to show a high level of concentration, with top exporting countries being China, Australia, Afghanistan, Austria, and India in 2024. Despite a significant decline in the compound annual growth rate from 2020-24, the market experienced a remarkable growth spurt in 2024 with a growth rate of 70.16% compared to the previous year. This suggests a dynamic and rapidly changing landscape in the New Zealand commercial seaweed import industry, with potential opportunities for further growth and diversification in the coming years.

The Commercial Seaweed market in New Zealand is projected to grow at a stable growth rate of 3.06% by 2027, highlighting the country's increasing focus on advanced technologies within the Asia region, where China holds the dominant position, followed closely by India, Japan, Australia and South Korea, shaping overall regional demand.

The commercial seaweed market in New Zealand is witnessing steady growth, fueled by increasing awareness about the health benefits of seaweed consumption, growing demand for seaweed-derived products in various industries such as food, pharmaceuticals, and cosmetics, and sustainable harvesting practices. With New Zealand extensive coastline and favorable environmental conditions, the country is well-positioned to capitalize on the opportunities presented by the burgeoning seaweed market.
The New Zealand Commercial Seaweed Market benefits from the growing demand for seaweed-based products in food, pharmaceuticals, and cosmetics. The increasing awareness of the health benefits of seaweed and its applications in various industries drive the market. Sustainable harvesting practices and government support for seaweed farming also contribute to market growth.
Limited awareness of the nutritional benefits of seaweed products may impede market growth despite their environmental sustainability.
In recent years, the New Zealand commercial seaweed market has experienced significant growth due to rising awareness regarding the nutritional benefits and versatile applications of seaweed. The New Zealand government has implemented policies to support sustainable harvesting practices and encourage seaweed farming, aiming to boost the country`s seaweed industry.
1 Executive Summary |
2 Introduction |
2.1 Key Highlights of the Report |
2.2 Report Description |
2.3 Market Scope & Segmentation |
2.4 Research Methodology |
2.5 Assumptions |
3 New Zealand Commercial Seaweed Market Overview |
3.1 New Zealand Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 New Zealand Commercial Seaweed Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 New Zealand Commercial Seaweed Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 New Zealand Commercial Seaweed Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 New Zealand Commercial Seaweed Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Product, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 New Zealand Commercial Seaweed Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
3.7 New Zealand Commercial Seaweed Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Form, 2021 & 2031F |
4 New Zealand Commercial Seaweed Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Increasing awareness about the health benefits of seaweed consumption |
4.2.2 Growing demand for organic and sustainable products in the food and agriculture industries |
4.2.3 Rising interest in seaweed-based products in cosmetics and pharmaceutical sectors |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 Challenges in scaling up seaweed cultivation and processing operations |
4.3.2 Regulatory hurdles related to food safety standards and environmental sustainability practices |
5 New Zealand Commercial Seaweed Market Trends |
6 New Zealand Commercial Seaweed Market Segmentations |
6.1 New Zealand Commercial Seaweed Market, By Product |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 New Zealand Commercial Seaweed Market Revenues & Volume, By Brown seaweeds, 2021-2031F |
6.1.3 New Zealand Commercial Seaweed Market Revenues & Volume, By Red seaweeds, 2021-2031F |
6.1.4 New Zealand Commercial Seaweed Market Revenues & Volume, By Green seaweeds, 2021-2031F |
6.2 New Zealand Commercial Seaweed Market, By Application |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 New Zealand Commercial Seaweed Market Revenues & Volume, By Agriculture, 2021-2031F |
6.2.3 New Zealand Commercial Seaweed Market Revenues & Volume, By Animal Feed, 2021-2031F |
6.2.4 New Zealand Commercial Seaweed Market Revenues & Volume, By Human Consumption, 2021-2031F |
6.2.5 New Zealand Commercial Seaweed Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2021-2031F |
6.3 New Zealand Commercial Seaweed Market, By Form |
6.3.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.3.2 New Zealand Commercial Seaweed Market Revenues & Volume, By Liquid, 2021-2031F |
6.3.3 New Zealand Commercial Seaweed Market Revenues & Volume, By Powdered, 2021-2031F |
6.3.4 New Zealand Commercial Seaweed Market Revenues & Volume, By Flakes, 2021-2031F |
7 New Zealand Commercial Seaweed Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 New Zealand Commercial Seaweed Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 New Zealand Commercial Seaweed Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 New Zealand Commercial Seaweed Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Average selling price of commercial seaweed products |
8.2 Number of new product launches containing seaweed as an ingredient |
8.3 Percentage increase in seaweed cultivation acreage in New Zealand |
9 New Zealand Commercial Seaweed Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 New Zealand Commercial Seaweed Market Opportunity Assessment, By Product, 2021 & 2031F |
9.2 New Zealand Commercial Seaweed Market Opportunity Assessment, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
9.3 New Zealand Commercial Seaweed Market Opportunity Assessment, By Form, 2021 & 2031F |
10 New Zealand Commercial Seaweed Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 New Zealand Commercial Seaweed Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 New Zealand Commercial Seaweed Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations | 13 Disclaimer |