Orange production in New Zealand
New Zealand: Orange production was 7,490 tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Orange production in New Zealand, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
New Zealand recorded 7,490 tonnes for orange production in 2024.
The figure is down 2.2% on the previous year and down 14.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, orange production in New Zealand peaked at 22,800 tonnes in 1994 and was at its lowest, 330 tonnes, in 1961.
New Zealand ranks 81st of 141 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 703.44 tonnes | 330 tonnes | 1,181 tonnes | 9 |
| 1970s | 3,284 tonnes | 1,772 tonnes | 6,343 tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 8,610 tonnes | 6,000 tonnes | 12,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 15,255 tonnes | 9,000 tonnes | 22,800 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 7,438 tonnes | 5,000 tonnes | 9,300 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 8,272 tonnes | 7,307 tonnes | 9,214 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 7,719 tonnes | 7,490 tonnes | 7,932 tonnes | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is orange production in New Zealand?
- Orange production in New Zealand was 7,490 tonnes in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest orange production recorded in New Zealand?
- The highest recorded value was 22,800 tonnes in 1994.
- What is the lowest orange production recorded in New Zealand?
- The lowest recorded value was 330 tonnes in 1961.
- How does New Zealand rank for orange production?
- New Zealand ranks 81st out of 141 countries with data for 2024.
- Is orange production rising or falling in New Zealand?
- Over the last ten years it is down 14.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this New Zealand data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Orange production. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Orange production is measured in tonnes.