Dried grapes market in Australia

Earlier Report Observations

The Australian dried grapes market displayed considerable volatility in physical volume between 2018 and 2023, with annual market size moving between 21,430 t and 27,427 t. In value terms, the market grew from $46.9 million to a peak of $63.3 million in 2022, before declining to $55.3 million in 2023. This value growth occurred even as tonnage fluctuated, indicating shifts in product mix or pricing.

Wild fluctuations in domestic table and dried grape production, including a sharp drop in the 2023-24 season, directly impacted the total volume available on the market. Concurrently, weaker demand and falling prices for red wine grapes within the broader grape growing industry placed downward pressure on sector revenue. These domestic supply movements were partially offset by sustained global consumer demand for healthy snacks and convenience foods, which supported the market for dried grapes.

The sector saw regulatory and standards evolution, such as the implementation of national minimum maturity standards for table grapes and the development of a Mandatory Code of Conduct for Winegrape Purchases designed to improve pricing transparency. Furthermore, established export accreditation processes for protocol markets helped maintain Australia's market access by ensuring compliance with international biosecurity and quality requirements.

Production dried grapes in Australia

In kind, 2018-2021, t

From 2018 to 2021, Australia ranked 14th globally in dried grape production volume.

Top producers of dried grapes, 2018-2021

World map of production of dried grapes, 2018-2021

In 2021, Australia produced 10 708 tonnes of dried grapes, marking a sharp increase of 33.9% compared to the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, production grew by 32.9%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.9%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2020 at 7 997 tonnes, which also saw the largest decline of 7.5%.

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

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

In 2021, the output value of dried grapes in Australia reached 41 628 thousand US dollars, up 51.8% from the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, production value increased by 58.9%, with a CAGR of 16.7%. The most significant decline occurred in 2020, dropping by 23.0%.

Annual dynamics of production in Australia in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Exports dried grapes from Australia

Exports in kind, t

Australia's dried grape exports declined for the third consecutive year. In 2021, export volume stood at 4 376 tonnes, representing a controlled contraction of 4.2% year-on-year. Over the 2018-2021 period, exports decreased by 21.7%, with a CAGR of -7.8%.

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

Between 2018 and 2021, Germany (21.2% of exports in kind), Italy (17.4%), and China (16.5%) together absorbed 55.1% of Australia's total dried grape exports in kind, making them the primary destinations.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

In 2021, Australia exported dried grapes worth 17 012 thousand US dollars, marking a moderate advance of 8.6% compared to 2020. Between 2018 and 2021, exports decreased by 6.5%, equating to an annualized rate of -2.2%. The minimum value was recorded in 2020 at 15 660 thousand US dollars, while the maximum was in 2019 at 22 069 thousand US dollars. The largest decline occurred in 2020, dropping by 29.0%, and the largest increase was in 2019, rising by 21.4%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Germany (18.1% of exports in value terms), China (18.1%), and Italy (15.2%) consistently held leading positions in Australia's dried grape export structure, jointly accounting for 51.4% of total flows.

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

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

Imports dried grapes to Australia

Imports in kind, t

In 2021, Australia's dried grape imports totalled 18 908 tonnes, amounting to a drop of 21.0% versus the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, imports decreased by 12.7%, equating to an annualized rate of -4.4%. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 18 142 tonnes, while the maximum was in 2020 at 23 942 tonnes. The largest increase occurred in 2020, rising by 32.0%.

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

During 2018-2021, Turkey (68.7% of imports in kind), the United States (6.7%), and China (6.2%) remained the principal suppliers of dried grapes to Australia, jointly accounting for 81.7% of total imports in kind.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

After a two-year increase, Australia's dried grape imports declined. In 2021, imports totalled 49 264 thousand US dollars, representing a steep loss of 25.1% compared to 2020. Over the 2018-2021 period, imports decreased by 5.1%, with a CAGR of -1.7%. The maximum value was recorded in 2020 at 49 264 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest increase of 25.2%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Turkey (66.1% of imports in value terms), the United States (7.6%), and Greece (7.0%) remained the leading destinations in Australia's dried grape import structure, with a combined share of 80.7% of total flows.

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

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