Dried grapes market in Australia and New Zealand

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2023, the dried grapes market volume in Australia and New Zealand fluctuated between 27,568 t and 32,876 t, with the highest volume recorded in 2020. In value terms, the market grew from $59.3 million in 2018 to a peak of $75.2 million in 2021, before declining to $64.1 million in 2023. Domestic production varied significantly, falling to 6,969 t in 2023 from over 10,000 t in 2021, while imports remained a major supply source.

Extreme weather events in 2022 disrupted grape growing, reducing local harvests and contributing to production volatility. This increased reliance on imported dried grapes to satisfy market demand. Concurrently, key producer Angas Park Co redeveloped its apricot orchard in South Australia with higher-yielding varieties, a move aimed at strengthening long-term supply capacity and product quality.

Consumer preference for healthy, convenient snacks bolstered demand for natural and organic dried grapes throughout the period. This trend supported market value even as volumes fluctuated, with major companies continuing to influence production and market activities.

Production dried grapes in Australia and New Zealand

In kind, 2018-2021, t

Top producers of dried grapes, 2018-2021

World map of production of dried grapes, 2018-2021

In 2021, Australia and New Zealand produced 10 708 tonnes of dried grapes, marking a significant 33.9% increase compared to 2020. Looking at the broader period from 2018 to 2021, production grew by 32.9%, which translates to an annualized growth rate of 9.9%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2020 at 7 997 tonnes, with that year also seeing the largest decline of 7.5%.

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

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

The value of dried grapes production in Australia and New Zealand reached 42 507 thousand US dollars in 2021, showing a sharp rise of 53.6% from the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, production value increased by 62.6%, averaging an annual growth rate of 17.6%. The most significant drop occurred in 2020, with a decline of 22.0%.

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

Exports dried grapes from Australia and New Zealand

Exports in kind, t

Exports of dried grapes from Australia and New Zealand fell for the third year in a row. In 2021, export volumes stood at 4 376 tonnes, down 4.3% from 2020. From 2018 to 2021, exports decreased by 23.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of -8.4%.

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

Between 2018 and 2021, Germany, Italy, and China were the top buyers of dried grapes from Australia and New Zealand in volume terms. Germany accounted for 20.9% of exports, Italy for 17.2%, and China for 16.3%, together making up 54.4% of total export volumes.

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

In 2021, the value of dried grapes exports from Australia and New Zealand totaled 17 373 thousand US dollars, representing a 9.8% increase over the previous year. However, over the 2018-2021 period, export value decreased by 6.1%, with an annualized decline of 2.1%. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at 15 816 thousand US dollars, while the peak was in 2019 at 22 200 thousand US dollars. The largest drop occurred in 2020 with a 28.8% decrease, and the biggest rise was in 2019 with a 20.0% increase.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Germany, China, and Italy were the leading destinations for dried grapes exports from Australia and New Zealand in value terms. Germany held an 18.0% share, China 17.9%, and Italy 15.0%, collectively accounting for 50.9% of total export value.

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 grapes to Australia and New Zealand

Imports in kind, t

In 2021, imports of dried grapes into Australia and New Zealand amounted to 24 665 tonnes, a decrease of 16.2% compared to 2020. Over the 2018-2021 period, imports fell by 8.9%, with a compound annual growth rate of -3.1%. The lowest import volume was in 2019 at 24 331 tonnes, while the highest was in 2020 at 29 450 tonnes. The largest increase occurred in 2020, with a rise of 21.0%.

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

During 2018-2021, Turkey, the United States, and China were the primary sources of dried grapes imports into Australia and New Zealand by volume. Turkey dominated with 67.2% of imports, followed by the United States at 7.5% and China at 6.5%, together comprising 81.2% of total import volumes.

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

Following two years of growth, imports of dried grapes into Australia and New Zealand declined in 2021. The import value stood at 50 067 thousand US dollars, down 20.3% from the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, imports decreased by 3.1%, with an annualized decline of 1.0%. The peak value was recorded in 2020 at 62 832 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest increase of 12.2%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Turkey, the United States, and Greece were the main sources of dried grapes imports into Australia and New Zealand in value terms. Turkey accounted for 62.4% of imports, the United States for 11.1%, and Greece for 7.2%, together making up 80.7% of total import value.

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