Strong Quality and Reliable Exports Drive NZ Onion Season

With the 2025-26 harvest season nearing its end, onion farmers in New Zealand are once again demonstrating their ability to handle even the most challenging weather patterns. With the official end of the harvest season in Pukekohe, other areas are expected to follow suit soon. The industry is reporting a crop defined by its quality.‍

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Quality Holds Strong Through the Season

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 While the season presented its share of "less-than-ideal" conditions, as evidenced by substantial rainfall during critical growing periods, this is a testament to the high calibre of New Zealand’s growing standards. Growers have managed the crop with precision, ensuring that the excess moisture did not compromise the integrity of the bulbs.

The onions coming out of the ground are showing excellent skin strength and overall health.

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NZ Onions Move to Global Markets with No Delay

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‍Export operations are now in full swing. Despite global headlines regarding shipping disruptions in certain corridors, New Zealand onion exports remain unaffected by current international conflicts. 

Shipments are proceeding exactly as planned. This only goes to show that New Zealand is a dependable supplier at a time when certainty matters. With strong product quality and reliable export flow, the season is shaping up positively for both growers and offshore markets.

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The Premium Choice

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‍With the Pukekohe harvest complete, and others gearing up for their final harvest, the message to local and international buyers is this: New Zealand onions remain your best option. The combination of the quality and superior shelf-life makes this year's crop a standout, though with export demand high, buyers are encouraged to secure their orders quickly to guarantee supply.

While this season has been a true test of grit in our onion growers, the end result is a product to be proud of, and one which New Zealand is proud to showcase to the world.

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