| Product Code: ETC5819873 | Publication Date: Nov 2023 | Updated Date: Mar 2026 | Product Type: Market Research Report | |
| Publisher: 6Wresearch | Author: Ravi Bhandari | No. of Pages: 60 | No. of Figures: 30 | No. of Tables: 5 |
The plant-based protein import market in New Zealand continues to thrive in 2024, with top exporting countries being the USA, China, Australia, South Africa, and Taiwan. The high Herfindahl-Hirschman Index (HHI) indicates a concentration of market power among these countries. The impressive Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 9.49% from 2020 to 2024 showcases sustained growth in the industry. Moreover, the notable growth rate of 25.62% from 2023 to 2024 highlights the increasing demand for plant-based protein products in New Zealand.

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 Plant-based Protein Market Overview |
3.1 New Zealand Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 New Zealand Plant-based Protein Market Revenues & Volume, 2022 & 2032F |
3.3 New Zealand Plant-based Protein Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 New Zealand Plant-based Protein Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 New Zealand Plant-based Protein Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Source, 2022 & 2032F |
3.6 New Zealand Plant-based Protein Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Type, 2022 & 2032F |
3.7 New Zealand Plant-based Protein Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Application, 2022 & 2032F |
4 New Zealand Plant-based Protein Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Rising awareness about health benefits associated with plant-based diets |
4.2.2 Increasing concerns about environmental sustainability and animal welfare |
4.2.3 Growing demand for clean-label and natural food products |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 High production costs compared to traditional animal-based proteins |
4.3.2 Limited consumer acceptance and taste preferences for plant-based proteins |
4.3.3 Challenges in achieving taste and texture parity with meat products |
5 New Zealand Plant-based Protein Market Trends |
6 New Zealand Plant-based Protein Market Segmentations |
6.1 New Zealand Plant-based Protein Market, By Source |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 New Zealand Plant-based Protein Market Revenues & Volume, By Soy, 2022 - 2032F |
6.1.3 New Zealand Plant-based Protein Market Revenues & Volume, By Wheat & Pea, 2022 - 2032F |
6.2 New Zealand Plant-based Protein Market, By Type |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 New Zealand Plant-based Protein Market Revenues & Volume, By Isolates, 2022 - 2032F |
6.2.3 New Zealand Plant-based Protein Market Revenues & Volume, By Concentrates, 2022 - 2032F |
6.2.4 New Zealand Plant-based Protein Market Revenues & Volume, By Textured, 2022 - 2032F |
6.3 New Zealand Plant-based Protein Market, By Application |
6.3.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.3.2 New Zealand Plant-based Protein Market Revenues & Volume, By Food Meat Alternatives, 2022 - 2032F |
6.3.3 New Zealand Plant-based Protein Market Revenues & Volume, By Dairy Alternatives, 2022 - 2032F |
6.3.4 New Zealand Plant-based Protein Market Revenues & Volume, By Performance Nutrition & others, 2022 - 2032F |
7 New Zealand Plant-based Protein Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 New Zealand Plant-based Protein Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 New Zealand Plant-based Protein Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 New Zealand Plant-based Protein Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Number of new plant-based protein product launches in the market |
8.2 Percentage increase in plant-based protein consumption per capita |
8.3 Growth in the number of plant-based food companies entering the market |
9 New Zealand Plant-based Protein Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 New Zealand Plant-based Protein Market Opportunity Assessment, By Source, 2022 & 2032F |
9.2 New Zealand Plant-based Protein Market Opportunity Assessment, By Type, 2022 & 2032F |
9.3 New Zealand Plant-based Protein Market Opportunity Assessment, By Application, 2022 & 2032F |
10 New Zealand Plant-based Protein Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 New Zealand Plant-based Protein Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2025 |
10.2 New Zealand Plant-based Protein Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations | 13 Disclaimer |
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