Dried apricots market in Australia and New Zealand

Earlier Report Observations

The dried apricots market in Australia and New Zealand began the period at 6 394 t in 2018, supported by growing global consumer preference for organic products and Turkey's dominant position in world exports, which facilitated supply. The market then experienced fluctuations, declining to 5 663 t in 2019, recovering to 6 213 t in 2020, and falling sharply to 4 662 t in 2021.

From 2022, the market stabilized around 4 700 t, reaching 4 726 t that year. This phase was marked by increased demand for organic and sulfite-free dried apricots and the expansion of digital distribution channels, which supported market access for specialized brands. Concurrently, rising raw material prices and global logistical disruptions linked to the pandemic and the war in Ukraine added cost pressures. In 2023, the market volume decreased to 4 323 t, coinciding with a significant drop in European apricot production due to unfavorable weather conditions, which affected the supply of raw material for drying.

Production dried apricots in Australia and New Zealand

In kind, 2018-2021, t

Top producers of dried apricots, 2018-2021

World map of production of dried apricots, 2018-2021

Dried apricot production in Australia and New Zealand has declined for the third year in a row. In 2021, output stood at 540.8 t, down 7.0% from 2020. Over the 2018-2021 period, production fell by 32%, with an annualized decline rate of 12.0%.

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

Exports dried apricots from Australia and New Zealand

Exports in kind, t

Exports of dried apricots from Australia and New Zealand have also dropped for the third consecutive year. In 2021, exports totaled 32 t, a sharp 41.4% decrease compared to 2020. Between 2018 and 2021, exports fell by 80.3%, which translates to an annualized decline of 41.8%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, the main destinations for dried apricot exports from Australia and New Zealand were South Africa (19.4% of export volume), Turkey (18.1%), and China (12.8%). Together, these three markets accounted for 50.3% of total export flows.

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, K $ US

After two years of decline, dried apricot exports from Australia and New Zealand rebounded in value terms. In 2021, export value reached 245 K $ US, a strong 22.7% increase over the previous year. However, over the full 2018-2021 period, export value still decreased by 63.4%, with an annualized decline of 28.5%. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at 200 K $ US, which saw the largest single-year drop of 58.5%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, the value of dried apricot exports from Australia and New Zealand was distributed across numerous countries. The top three markets were South Africa (24.4% of export value), Turkey (12.4%), and China (11.1%), but together they represented only 47.9% 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 dried apricots to Australia and New Zealand

Imports in kind, t

In 2021, Australia and New Zealand imported a total of {value_last_year} t of dried apricots, reflecting a 27.0% year-on-year decline. Over the 2018-2021 period, imports decreased by 27.9%, with an annualized decline rate of 10.3%. The largest increase occurred in 2020, at 13.7%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, imports of dried apricots to Australia and New Zealand were heavily concentrated on Turkey, which accounted for 89.9% of total import volume. All other trading partners made up the remaining share.

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, K $ US

In 2021, the value of dried apricot imports to Australia and New Zealand was recorded at 17 201 K $ US, down 4.7% from the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, import value decreased by 5.4%, with an annualized decline of 1.8%. The lowest value was in 2019 at 14 968 K $ US, which also saw the largest single-year decline of 17.7%. The largest increase occurred in 2020, at 20.5%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Turkey was the dominant supplier of dried apricots to Australia and New Zealand in value terms, capturing 83.4% of total import value. A diverse group of other countries accounted for the remainder.

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