Oranges market in Oceania

Earlier Report Observations

The orange market in Oceania contracted in 2019 to 182 thousand tons but then entered a phase of strong expansion, reaching 414.7 thousand tons by 2023. This growth was primarily driven by a significant increase in domestic production, which rose from 354.2 thousand tons in 2019 to 547.3 thousand tons in 2023, offsetting declining import volumes.

Global orange production has been influenced by climatic conditions and agricultural policies, as noted in key producing regions like Brazil. These factors can affect worldwide supply and pricing, which in turn may have impacted production incentives and trade flows within Oceania during the period. By 2023, industry reports highlighted the expansion of citrus cultivation areas in countries such as Egypt and the opening of new refrigerated storage facilities to support exports, developments that contributed to greater global availability and potentially more stable supply chains for import-dependent regions.

Recent industry movements include strategic partnerships to enhance international distribution, such as the alliance announced by the global citrus company Valencias to improve supply chain efficiency. Furthermore, responding to shifting consumer preferences, Tropicana introduced a plant-based, recyclable package for its orange juice line in Australia in 2024, aligning with national sustainability goals and potentially influencing consumption patterns in the regional market.

Production oranges in Oceania

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of oranges, 2017-2020

World map of production of oranges, 2017-2020

In 2019, orange production in Oceania experienced its largest decline of 8.9%. However, this was followed by a substantial recovery in 2020, with output reaching 394.7 thousand tonnes, marking an 11.4% increase from the previous year. Looking at the broader period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 15.3%, translating to an average annual growth rate of 4.9%. The most significant increase occurred in 2018, when production surged by 13.6%.

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

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

In 2019, the value of orange production in Oceania hit its lowest point at 373.0 million US dollars, representing a sharp decline of 21.8%. The following year, in 2020, output rebounded strongly to 441.9 million US dollars, an 18.5% increase compared to 2019. Over the four-year span from 2017 to 2020, production value rose by 17.8%, with an annualized growth rate of 5.6%. The peak value was recorded in 2018 at 477.0 million US dollars, which saw the largest increase of 27.1%.

Annual dynamics of production in Oceania in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Exports oranges from Oceania

Exports in kind, K t

In 2019, orange exports from Oceania reached their highest volume at 202.1 thousand tonnes, reflecting a 7.1% increase. However, in 2020, shipments declined to 184.2 thousand tonnes, an 8.8% drop from the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, overall exports decreased by 4.9%, with an average annual decline of 1.7%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, China, Japan, and Hong Kong were the primary destinations for orange exports from Oceania in terms of volume. China accounted for 25.4% of exports, Japan for 19.3%, and Hong Kong for 16.1%. Together, these three markets represented 60.8% of total export flows.

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, M $ US

In 2018, orange exports from Oceania in value terms peaked at 231.5 million US dollars, showing the largest increase of 9.1%. The following year, in 2019, exports fell by 8.0%. This decline continued into 2020, with exports dropping to 206.3 million US dollars, a modest decrease of 3.1% from 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, total exports decreased by 2.8%, equivalent to an average annual decline of 0.9%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, China, Japan, and Hong Kong were the leading buyers of oranges from Oceania in value terms. China held a 31.1% share of exports, Japan 20.4%, and Hong Kong 12.3%. Collectively, these three countries accounted for 63.7% of total export value.

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

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

Imports oranges to Oceania

Imports in kind, K t

Orange imports into Oceania have been declining for three consecutive years. In 2020, imports totaled 28.6 thousand tonnes, a moderate decrease of 4.3% year-on-year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, import volume fell by 28.2%, with an average annual decline of 10.4%.

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

Throughout 2017 to 2020, the United States, Egypt, and Israel were the dominant sources for orange imports into Oceania in terms of volume. Together, these three markets accounted for 78.7% of total import flows.

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, M $ US

In 2019, the value of orange imports into Oceania reached its lowest point at 37.5 million US dollars, marking a significant decline of 16.4%. However, in 2020, imports rebounded to 44.8 million US dollars, a strong increase of 19.7% from the previous year. Over the four-year period from 2017 to 2020, import value decreased by 11.6%, with an average annual decline of 4.0%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the United States and Egypt were the key suppliers in the import structure for oranges into Oceania in value terms. Together, they represented 81.7% of total import flows.

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

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