Currants and gooseberries market in Australia and New Zealand

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for currants and gooseberries in Australia and New Zealand underwent notable changes from 2018 to 2023. It began at 7 782 t in 2018, a peak coinciding with a period of strong global production growth and expanded harvested area, reflecting heightened worldwide interest in these berries. Subsequently, the market contracted to 6 641 t in 2019 and further to 5 141 t in 2020, before stabilizing at around 5 165 t in 2021. A moderate recovery followed, with volume reaching 5 514 t in 2022 and 5 599 t in 2023.

More recent developments include a decline in international shipments during 2024, coupled with an 18.1% fall in the global average import price, which may alter competitive conditions. At the same time, health and wellness trends are elevating global demand for fresh and processed berry products, a shift that is encouraging new player entry and product development in the Australian and New Zealand market.

Production currants and gooseberries in Australia and New Zealand

In kind, 2018-2021, t

Top producers of currants and gooseberries, 2018-2021

World map of production of currants and gooseberries, 2018-2021

After a two-year decline, currants and gooseberries production in Australia and New Zealand rebounded. In 2021, production reached 5 165 tonnes, remaining broadly stable compared to 2020. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, production decreased by 33.6%, with a compound annual growth rate of 12.8%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2020 at 5 141 tonnes, which also saw the largest decline of 22.4%.

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

Exports currants and gooseberries from Australia and New Zealand

Exports in kind, kg

The export market showed significant volatility during these years. Volumes reached their peak in 2019 at 1 175 kg, then dropped to their lowest point in 2020 at 151 kg, representing a 7.8-fold difference between these two years. In 2021, Australia and New Zealand exported 500 kg of currants and gooseberries, marking a substantial increase of 231.1% from 2020. The largest decline occurred in 2020, with a drop of 87.1%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Australia and New Zealand in kind, 2018-2021, kg

From 2018 to 2021, two key markets—Indonesia and Fiji—together accounted for 89.8% of total exports in volume terms. The remaining exports were distributed across a diverse range of other countries.

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

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

Exports in value, $ US

Export values showed irregular fluctuations, indicating a volatile market environment. The highest export value was recorded in 2019 at 8 324 US dollars, while the lowest was in 2021 at 2 310 US dollars, reflecting a 3.6-fold gap between these years. In 2021, exports decreased by 2.2% compared to the previous year. The largest decline occurred in 2020 with a drop of 71.6%, while the largest increase was in 2019 with growth of 177.7%.

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

Between 2018 and 2021, the main markets for exports in value terms were Indonesia (55.3% of total export value), New Caledonia (19.9%), and Fiji (16.2%). Together, these three markets accounted for 91.4% of total export flows.

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

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

Imports currants and gooseberries to Australia and New Zealand

Imports in kind, kg

In 2021, Australia and New Zealand imported 577 kg of currants and gooseberries, showing little change from the previous year. Between 2019 and 2021, imports decreased by 95.8%, which translates to an annualized decline rate of 65.4%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Australia and New Zealand in kind, 2018-2021, kg

From 2018 to 2021, import volumes were highly concentrated, with Poland alone accounting for 96.0% of total imports in kind.

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

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

Imports in value, $ US

In 2021, Australia and New Zealand imported currants and gooseberries worth 2 310 US dollars, showing minimal variation compared to 2020. Between 2019 and 2021, imports decreased by 95.3%, equating to an annualized decline rate of 63.9%.

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

Throughout the 2018-2021 period, Poland was the dominant partner for imports in value terms, accounting for 95.5% of total import flows.

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

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