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Cherries market in Australia and New Zealand

Release date: Mar 28, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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"Australia and New Zealand" region includes following countries:

Australia

Christmas Island

Cocos (Keeling) Islands

Heard Island and McDonald Islands

New Zealand

Norfolk Island

Earlier Report Observations

The fresh cherry market in Australia and New Zealand contracted between 2018 and 2020, with domestic consumption falling from 13.9 thousand t to 11.7 thousand t. This decline was accompanied by lower production and reduced imports over the same period.

A sharp turnaround occurred in 2021, when market volume jumped by 64% to 19.2 thousand t. This surge was supported by the adoption of new packaging technologies, such as the Laava Smart Fingerprints system introduced by Cherry Hill Orchards in late 2020, which enhanced brand protection and traceability for export and domestic sales. Concurrently, ongoing advancements in preservation techniques and transportation infrastructure helped maintain fruit quality, while growing health consciousness boosted demand for fresh and organic cherries.

After the 2021 peak, the market volume receded to 15.3 thousand t in 2022 and further to 12.5 thousand t in 2023. This correction brought consumption closer to pre-surge levels, while production and trade flows adjusted accordingly.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In kind
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2025
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2025
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Australia and New Zealand
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Australia and New Zealand in kind, 2018-2023, t
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.2.2. Dynamics of production structure by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023
  3. 5.2.3. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2018-2023, t
  4. 5.2.4. Structure of production by countries in kind, 2018-2023
  5. 5.2.5. Dynamics of peoduction structure by countries in kind, 2018-2023
6. Exports
1. 6.1. Exports (Direct Data*)
  1. 6.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Australia in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Australia by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 6.1.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Australia in value, 2018-2025, M $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Australia by countries, 2018-2025, M $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/kg
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Australia, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Australia by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
2. 6.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Australia in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Australia by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 6.2.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Australia in value, 2018-2025, M $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Australia by countries, 2018-2025, M $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/kg
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Australia, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Australia by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
7. Imports
1. 7.1. Imports (Direct Data*)
  1. 7.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Australia in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Australia by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 7.1.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Australia in value, 2018-2025, M $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Australia by countries, 2018-2025, M $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/kg
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Australia, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Australia by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
2. 7.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Australia in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Australia by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 7.2.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Australia in value, 2018-2025, M $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Australia by countries, 2018-2025, M $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/kg
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Australia, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Australia by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, M $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, M $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2025
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production cherries in Australia and New Zealand

In kind, 2018-2021, t

Top producers of cherries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of cherries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Cherry production in Australia and New Zealand rebounded after two years of decline. In 2021, output reached 23 447 tonnes, marking a significant 32.5% increase compared to the previous year. Looking at the broader period from 2018 to 2021, production grew by 18.9%, with an average annual growth rate of 6.0%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2020 at 17 701 tonnes, which also saw the steepest decline of 5.4%.

Annual dynamics of production in Australia and New Zealand in kind, 2018-2021, t

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(5.1%)	(5.4%)	32.5%	6.0%

Source: SHEV.io

In value, 2018-2021, M $ US

Cherry production in Australia and New Zealand has now increased for three consecutive years. In 2021, the value of cherry output reached 343.0 million US dollars, representing a substantial 40.3% year-over-year rise. From 2018 to 2021, production value grew by 43.8%, translating to an annualized growth rate of 12.9%.

Annual dynamics of production in Australia and New Zealand in value, 2018-2021, M $ US

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	2.4%	0.2%	40.3%	12.9%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports cherries from Australia and New Zealand

Exports in kind, t

Cherry exports from Australia and New Zealand have declined for the third year in a row. In 2021, export volumes stood at 5 935 tonnes, reflecting a 15.6% decrease compared to 2020. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, exports fell by 29.8%, with an average annual decline of 11.1%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Australia and New Zealand in kind, 2018-2021, t

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(9.3%)	(8.2%)	(15.6%)	(11.1%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, the top buyers of cherries from Australia and New Zealand were China, accounting for 25.3% of exports in volume, followed by Asia (not elsewhere specified) at 19.3%, and Hong Kong at 13.8%. Together, these three markets represented 58.4% of total export volumes.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Australia and New Zealand in kind, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, M $ US

Cherry exports from Australia and New Zealand have continued to decline for the third consecutive year. In 2021, export value was recorded at 86.8 million US dollars, which is 10.7% lower than the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, export value decreased by 15.1%, equating to an average annual decline of 5.3%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Australia and New Zealand in value, 2018-2021, M $ US

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(2.2%)	(2.8%)	(10.7%)	(5.3%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, the leading markets for cherry exports from Australia and New Zealand in value terms were China, with 26.8% of exports, Asia (not elsewhere specified) at 22.4%, and Hong Kong at 14.6%. Combined, these three destinations accounted for 63.9% of total export value.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Australia and New Zealand in value, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Imports cherries to Australia and New Zealand

Imports in kind, t

Cherry imports into Australia and New Zealand increased after two years of decline. In 2021, import volumes reached 1 683 tonnes, showing a sharp 59.0% rise compared to the previous year. However, over the period from 2018 to 2021, imports decreased by 36.9%, with an average annual decline of 14.2%. The lowest import volume was recorded in 2020 at 1 059 tonnes, which also experienced the largest drop of 51.1%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Australia and New Zealand in kind, 2018-2021, t

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(18.7%)	(51.1%)	59.0%	(14.2%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, cherry imports into Australia and New Zealand were highly concentrated, with the United States accounting for 99.9% of total import volumes.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Australia and New Zealand in kind, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, M $ US

Cherry imports into Australia and New Zealand increased after two years of contraction. In 2021, import value reached 15.4 million US dollars, representing a 46.4% increase year-over-year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, import value decreased by 22.8%, with an average annual decline of 8.3%. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at 10.5 million US dollars, which saw the steepest decline of 34.6%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Australia and New Zealand in value, 2018-2021, M $ US

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(19.4%)	(34.6%)	46.4%	(8.3%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, 99.9% of cherry import value into Australia and New Zealand was directed to the United States, making this market overwhelmingly dominant.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Australia and New Zealand in value, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io