Fresh grapes market in Australia

Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2020, the volume of Australia's fresh grapes market declined from 1.57 million tons to 1.33 million tons. During this period, the industry was implementing minimum maturity standards for table grapes to enhance quality and consumer satisfaction, alongside significant investments in research and development to improve grape varieties and cultivation techniques. These regulatory and developmental efforts laid a foundation for better production practices, even as total market consumption contracted.

A sharp reversal occurred in 2021, with the market expanding by 59% to reach 2.12 million tons. This surge was driven by a substantial increase in domestic production, which benefited from the cumulative effect of the maturity standards and capacity-building projects for growers. Continued government and Hort Innovation funding for these quality initiatives in the supply chain helped improve grape standards and likely supported the harvest volume that year.

Following the 2021 peak, the market volume receded to 1.83 million tons in 2022 and 1.42 million tons in 2023. Despite persistent regulatory focus on quality standards and traceability, and a noted rise in consumer demand for healthier options like seedless and organic grapes, production volumes fell. Concurrent changes in national food legislation and labeling rules, set for implementation in 2025, began influencing the industry landscape. In subsequent years, national extension programs for growers and investments in cold storage infrastructure aimed to address supply chain efficiency and shelf-life challenges.

Production fresh grapes in Australia

In kind, 2018-2021, K t

Australia was one of the world's leading producers of fresh grapes from 2018 to 2021, ranking 12th globally by production volume.

Top producers of fresh grapes, 2018-2021

World map of production of fresh grapes, 2018-2021

After two years of decline, fresh grape production in Australia rebounded. In 2021, Australia produced 2 227 K t of fresh grapes, marking a significant 51.0% increase compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, production grew by 33.9%, which translates to an annualized growth rate of 10.2%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2020 at 1 475 K t, following the largest decline of 6.6% in 2019.

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

In value, 2018-2021, M $ US

Australia's fresh grape production value increased for the second consecutive year. In 2021, the output was valued at 6 379 M $ US, showing a rise of 53.4% year-over-year. From 2018 to 2021, production value increased by 47.3%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 13.8%. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 4 111 M $ US, which also saw the largest decline of 5.0%.

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

Exports fresh grapes from Australia

Exports in kind, K t

Following two years of growth, fresh grape export volumes from Australia declined. In 2021, Australia exported 120.1 K t of fresh grapes, representing a sharp decrease of 22.8% compared to 2020. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, exports increased by 9.1%, with a CAGR of 3.0%. The peak export volume was recorded in 2020 at 155.7 K t, after the largest increase of 32.8% in 2019.

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

From 2018 to 2021, China, Indonesia, and Japan were the key export partners for Australia's fresh grapes in terms of volume. China accounted for 38.6% of exports, Indonesia for 13.1%, and Japan for 8.5%, collectively representing 60.2% of total export flows.

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, M $ US

After two years of gains, Australia's fresh grape export value declined. In 2021, exports stood at 344.2 M $ US, corresponding to a drop of 21.6% versus the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, export value increased by 20.1%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 6.3%. The maximum value was recorded in 2020 at 439.0 M $ US, following the largest increase of 35.0% in 2019.

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

From 2018 to 2021, China, Indonesia, and Japan remained the leading destinations for Australia's fresh grape exports in value terms. China held a 39.2% share, Indonesia 11.7%, and Japan 8.2%, with a combined total of 59.1% of all export 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 fresh grapes to Australia

Imports in kind, K t

Fresh grape imports into Australia declined for the third consecutive year. In 2021, imports totaled 9.0 K t, corresponding to a steep drop of 25.4% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, imports decreased by 46.3%, with a CAGR of 18.7%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, the United States dominated Australia's fresh grape import structure in volume terms, accounting for 96.6% of total flows.

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, M $ US

Cross-border shipments of fresh grapes into Australia declined for the third consecutive year. In 2021, Australia imported approximately 45.2 M $ US of fresh grapes, marking a limited decrease of 5.7% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, imports decreased by 36.5%, with a CAGR of 14.1%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, the United States was the dominant market in Australia's fresh grape import structure in value terms, with a share of 96.7% 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