Apples, pears and quinces market in Oceania

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2022, the market for fresh apples, pears, and quinces in Oceania expanded significantly, with physical volume growing from 498 thousand tons to 689 thousand tons and value rising from 708 million US dollars to 1 127 million US dollars. Production increased over this period, peaking at 1 026 thousand tons in 2022, while exports remained a major outflow.

In 2023, market volume saw a slight dip to 680 thousand tons, yet the market value continued its ascent to 1 162 million US dollars. This growth in value was underpinned by strong consumer trends, including heightened demand for healthy, convenient snacking, interest in food provenance, and aversion to waste, which enhanced the perceived value of the produce. The implementation of a price look-up sticker system for loose apples and pears helped maintain retail variety, and the Hort IQ platform provided growers with data on consumer behavior to inform production and marketing decisions.

Entering 2024, positive consumer trends persisted, focusing on health, freshness, and organic preferences. The market continued to benefit from robust export performance, particularly from New Zealand, a top-ten global apple exporter, which contributed to overall industry activity despite a competitive landscape.

Production apples, pears and quinces in Oceania

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of apples, pears and quinces, 2017-2020

World map of production of apples, pears and quinces, 2017-2020

Oceania's production of apples, pears, and quinces has grown for the second year in a row. In 2020, the region produced 932.0 K t of these fruits, marking a slight increase of 1.2% compared to 2019. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, production rose by 3.4%, with an average annual growth rate of 1.1%. The lowest production volume was recorded in 2018 at 872.8 K t, which also saw the largest decline of 3.1%. In contrast, 2019 experienced the biggest increase at 5.5%.

Annual dynamics of production in Oceania in kind, 2017-2020, K t

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Oceania's production value for apples, pears, and quinces has increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, the output was valued at 1 357 M $ US, reflecting a small gain of 1.8% year-over-year. From 2017 to 2020, production value grew by 7.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of 2.3%. The minimum value occurred in 2018 at 1 241 M $ US, which also saw the largest decline of 2.0%. The largest increase was in 2019, with a rise of 7.4%.

Annual dynamics of production in Oceania in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Exports apples, pears and quinces from Oceania

Exports in kind, K t

Oceania's export volume of apples, pears, and quinces has risen for the third year in a row. In 2020, exports reached 415.9 K t, showing a small gain of 1.6% compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports increased by 13.2%, which translates to an annualized growth rate of 4.2%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Oceania in kind, 2017-2020, K t

From 2017 to 2020, the export structure in kind was highly diversified. The United Kingdom accounted for 11.3% of exports, the United States for 9.2%, and China for 7.9%, together making up only 28.5% of total flows. The remaining 71.5% was spread across numerous smaller markets.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Oceania in kind, 2017-2020

Exports in value, M $ US

The value of exported apples, pears, and quinces from Oceania has increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports totaled 605.9 M $ US, reflecting a rise of 2.2% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, export value grew by 17.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of 5.5%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Oceania in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Between 2017 and 2020, exports in value terms relied on a wide range of partner countries. China represented 11.2% of exports, the United States 9.4%, and the United Kingdom 9.4%, together accounting for just 30.0% of total flows.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Oceania in value, 2017-2020

Imports apples, pears and quinces to Oceania

Imports in kind, K t

In 2020, Oceania's imports of apples, pears, and quinces totaled 19.5 K t, which is 12.0% lower than the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 23.9%, with an average annual decline of 8.7%. The lowest import volume was in 2018 at 17.2 K t, which also saw the largest drop of 33.2%. In 2019, imports rebounded with the largest increase of 29.4%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Oceania in kind, 2017-2020, K t

From 2017 to 2020, China stood out as the main source for imports in kind, accounting for 19.3%, followed by the United States at 8.4% and South Korea at 1.5%. Together, these three markets represented 29.1% of total import flows.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Oceania in kind, 2017-2020

Imports in value, M $ US

The value of imported apples, pears, and quinces in Oceania has increased for the second year in a row. In 2020, imports were recorded at 28.3 M $ US, up by 5.8% from a year earlier. Between 2017 and 2020, import value rose by 2.3%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 0.8%. The minimum value was in 2018 at 24.7 M $ US, which also saw the largest decline of 10.5%. The largest increase occurred in 2019, with a rise of 8.1%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Oceania in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

From 2017 to 2020, three main markets—China, the United States, and South Korea—together absorbed 32.8% of total import value for apples, pears, and quinces into Oceania.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Oceania in value, 2017-2020