Peaches and nectarines market in Australia and New Zealand

Earlier Report Observations

The market for fresh peaches and nectarines in Australia and New Zealand saw initial growth from 2018 to 2021, with market volume increasing from 71 777 tonnes to 73 753 tonnes. This period was supported by a surge in export activity, particularly from Australia's state of Victoria, where exports grew by 50% between 2017 and 2018, stimulating production and market momentum. Although volume dipped in 2020 to 69 598 tonnes, market value rose to US$215.3 million, reflecting shifts in pricing or demand composition.

From 2022 onwards, the market faced significant challenges. In 2022, market volume declined to 71 486 tonnes and value to US$236.0 million, largely due to weather fluctuations including droughts and excessive rainfall that adversely affected crop yields. The contraction intensified in 2023, with volume plummeting to 48 897 tonnes and value to US$152.5 million. During these years, the industry introduced innovations such as drought-tolerant nectarine varieties and expanded online retail channels, which began reshaping distribution and product offerings.

Production peaches and nectarines in Australia and New Zealand

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Top producers of peaches and nectarines, 2018-2021

World map of production of peaches and nectarines, 2018-2021

In 2021, Australia and New Zealand produced 85 913 tonnes of peaches and nectarines, marking a 5.4% increase from the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, production grew by 4.1%, with an average annual growth rate of 1.3%. The highest production level was recorded in 2019 at 87 099 tonnes, followed by a decline to 81 519 tonnes in 2020, which represented the lowest point and a 6.4% drop. The largest increase occurred in 2019, with a 5.5% rise.

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

In value, 2018-2021, M $ US

Australia and New Zealand's peaches and nectarines production has increased for the third consecutive year. In 2021, the output was valued at 296.6 million US dollars, reflecting a significant 20.0% increase compared to 2020. From 2018 to 2021, production rose by 28%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 8.6%.

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

Exports peaches and nectarines from Australia and New Zealand

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In 2021, Australia and New Zealand exported 14 046 tonnes of peaches and nectarines, which is 1.8% higher than the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, exports increased by 3.2%, with an average annual growth rate of 1.1%. The peak export volume was recorded in 2019 at 16 151 tonnes, followed by a 14.6% decline in 2020. The largest increase occurred in 2019, with an 18.7% rise.

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

From 2018 to 2021, the main markets for Australia and New Zealand's peaches and nectarines exports in volume terms were China, accounting for 47.8% of exports, Singapore at 9.8%, and the United Arab Emirates at 8.8%. Together, these three countries formed a cluster representing 66.4% of total export flows.

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, Australia and New Zealand exported 48.489 million US dollars worth of peaches and nectarines, up by 15.9% from the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, exports increased by 26.9%, with an annualized growth rate of 8.3%. The largest decline was recorded in 2020 at 8.1%, while the largest increase occurred in 2019 with a 19.1% rise.

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

From 2018 to 2021, three key markets—China, Singapore, and the United Arab Emirates—collectively accounted for 67.9% of the total value of peaches and nectarines exports from Australia and New Zealand.

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 peaches and nectarines to Australia and New Zealand

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After a two-year decline, imports of peaches and nectarines into Australia and New Zealand increased in 2021. The import volume reached 1 886 tonnes, showing a slight improvement of 0.8% compared to 2020. Over the 2018-2021 period, imports decreased by 33.7%, with an average annual decline of 12.8%. The lowest import volume was recorded in 2020 at 1 870 tonnes, which also saw the largest decline of 26.6%.

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

Between 2018 and 2021, imports of peaches and nectarines into Australia and New Zealand were almost entirely sourced from the United States, which accounted for 98.2% of total import flows in volume terms.

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 a two-year decline, imports of peaches and nectarines into Australia and New Zealand rebounded in 2021. The total import value was 12.142 million US dollars, representing a strong year-on-year increase of 22.3%. From 2018 to 2021, imports decreased by 20.5%, with an annualized decline rate of 7.3%. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at 9.925 million US dollars, while the largest decline occurred in 2019 with a 26.6% drop.

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

Throughout 2018-2021, the United States dominated the geographical structure of peaches and nectarines imports into Australia and New Zealand in value terms, holding a 98.9% share of total import flows.

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