Dried apricots market in Oceania, 2026

Earlier Report Observations

The dried apricots market in Oceania contracted significantly from 2018 to 2023, with total volume falling from 6 416 t to 4 342 t. This overall decline was punctuated by notable annual volatility, beginning with a drop in 2019 followed by a partial recovery the next year.

A sharp downturn defined 2021, when the market volume plunged by nearly 1 550 t to 4 681 t. The market stabilized around this lower level in 2022 and 2023, with only minor fluctuations in volume.

The shrinking market size occurred alongside a steep, continuous decline in local production, which fell from 795 t to 205 t over the period. Supply from imports, which makes up the majority of the market, also became more volatile after 2020, contributing to the reduced overall volume.

Production dried apricots in Oceania

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of dried apricots, 2017-2020

World map of production of dried apricots, 2017-2020

Oceania's dried apricot production declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, the region produced 581.5 tonnes of dried apricots, marking a significant 20.3% drop from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, production actually increased by 13.5%, with an average annual growth rate of 4.3%. The highest production level was recorded in 2018 at 794.7 tonnes, which also saw the largest annual increase of 55.1%.

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

Exports dried apricots from Oceania

Exports in kind, t

The export market for dried apricots from Oceania showed an unstable trend over this period. Volumes reached their lowest point in 2020 at 55 tonnes, representing a solid 21.2% decrease from 2019. In contrast, exports peaked in 2018 at 161 tonnes, with a 2.9-fold difference between these years. The largest annual decline occurred in 2019 at 56.3%, while the biggest increase was recorded in 2018 at 81.6%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Turkey, South Africa, and China were the largest buyers of dried apricots from Oceania, accounting for 20.3%, 17.3%, and 10.7% of exports in volume respectively. However, their combined share was limited to 48.3% of total exports, reflecting a diversified country structure with many 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, K $ US

Dried apricot exports from Oceania declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports amounted to 200 thousand US dollars, representing an abrupt 58.5% fall from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports decreased by 72.9%, with an average annual decline of 35.3%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, South Africa, Turkey, and China were among the largest buyers of dried apricots from Oceania in value terms, with shares of 22.3%, 13.7%, and 9.2% respectively. Even together, these three markets represented just 45.2% of total export value, indicating a broadly diversified partner base with many other destinations.

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

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

Imports dried apricots to Oceania

Imports in kind, t

In 2020, Oceania imported 5 704 tonnes of dried apricots, up by 13.6% from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports increased by 5.1%, with an average annual growth rate of 1.7%. The lowest import volume was recorded in 2019 at 5 019 tonnes, which also saw the largest annual decline of 13.2%. Imports peaked in 2018 at 5 783 tonnes.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Turkey dominated dried apricot imports to Oceania in volume terms, absorbing 89.2% of total imports. The remaining imports were spread across a wide range of smaller destinations.

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, K $ US

After a two-year decrease, dried apricot imports to Oceania increased in 2020. Imports registered 18 133 thousand US dollars, representing a 20.4% rise from the previous year. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 15 056 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest annual decline of 17.7%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Turkey played a leading role in dried apricot imports to Oceania in value terms, with a share of 81.8% of total flows. The remainder was distributed across various other trading partners.

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

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