Oranges market in Australia

Earlier Report Observations

The Australian orange market volume, after a decline to 157 800 tons in 2019, rebounded and began a period of strong expansion, reaching 390 900 tons by 2023. This growth phase was supported by several key industry developments from 2021 onward.

A primary driver was the sharp increase in global orange juice prices due to consecutive small harvests worldwide, which raised the value of fruit for processing and incentivized production. The implementation of the Korea-Australia Free Trade Agreement reduced tariffs and improved export market access. Concurrently, a shift in consumer preferences towards health-conscious and organic products bolstered domestic demand for both fresh oranges and juice.

The market also saw the launch of new products like Juice For Good, utilizing imperfect fruit. While the industry contended with rising production costs and labor shortages, higher returns from juicing fruit improved farm profitability. Exports to Southeast Asia continued to grow, facilitated by established free trade agreements and biosecurity protocols.

Production oranges in Australia

In kind, 2018-2021, K t

From 2018 to 2021, Australia ranked 24th globally in orange production volume.

Top producers of oranges, 2018-2021

World map of production of oranges, 2018-2021

Australia's orange production increased for the second consecutive year. In 2021, the country produced 473.7 thousand tons of oranges, marking a robust 23.7% gain over the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, production grew by 25.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of 7.8%. The lowest production was recorded in 2019 at 343.0 thousand tons, which represented the largest decline of 9.3% during this timeframe.

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

In value, 2018-2021, M $ US

Orange production in Australia increased in value for the second consecutive year. In 2021, the output was valued at 574.4 million US dollars, equivalent to a 33.0% uptick from the year before. Over the 2018-2021 period, production value rose by 22.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of 7.0%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 365.0 million US dollars, which saw the largest decline of 22.2%.

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

Exports oranges from Australia

Exports in kind, K t

Australia's orange export volumes declined for the second consecutive year. In 2021, exports registered 158.9 thousand tons, constituting a significant 12.7% year-over-year fall. Between 2018 and 2021, exports decreased by 14.2%, equating to an annualized rate of 5.0%. The highest export volume was recorded in 2019 at 199.0 thousand tons, which also saw the largest increase of 7.4%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, China, Japan, and Hong Kong stood out as the main markets for Australia's orange exports in volume terms. China accounted for 22.9% of exports, Japan for 19.9%, and Hong Kong for 17.6%, together representing 60.3% 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

Australia's orange export value declined for the third consecutive year. In 2021, exports totalled 192.6 million US dollars, amounting to a moderate 6.1% decrease over the past year. Between 2018 and 2021, export value fell by 16.2%, equating to an annualized rate of 5.7%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, China, Japan, and Hong Kong together absorbed 62.7% of Australia's total orange export value, making them the primary destinations. China accounted for 27.8% of exports in value terms, Japan for 21.2%, and Hong Kong for 13.6%.

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

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

Imports oranges to Australia

Imports in kind, K t

In 2021, Australia's orange import volume amounted to 13.4 thousand tons, indicating a 23.2% drop compared to the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, imports decreased by 22%, equating to an annualized rate of 8.0%. The highest import volume was recorded in 2020 at 17.4 thousand tons, which also saw the largest increase of 26.9%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, the United States accounted for 85.3% of Australia's total orange imports in volume terms, with the remaining flows distributed among a broad group of smaller countries.

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

In 2021, Australia's orange import value totalled 25.0 million US dollars, reflecting a robust 16.2% decrease versus the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, import value increased by 2.8%, equating to an annualized rate of 0.9%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 20.6 million US dollars, while the highest was in 2020 at 29.9 million US dollars, which saw the largest increase of 44.8%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, the United States effectively dominated Australia's orange imports in value terms, with a share of 91.3% 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