Persimmons market in Australia and New Zealand

Earlier Report Observations

The persimmon market in Australia and New Zealand, measured in volume, contracted slightly in 2019 before entering a sustained expansion phase. From 3 349 t in 2018, market size dipped to 3 086 t the following year, then recovered and grew steadily to reach 4 974 t by 2023. This represents a net increase of nearly 50% over the five-year period. In value terms, the market demonstrated even stronger growth, rising from USD 7.5 million to USD 16.9 million, more than doubling in nominal terms.

The market's expansion was primarily supported by rising domestic production, which increased from 4 168 t to 5 675 t between 2018 and 2023. At the same time, trade patterns shifted significantly. Imports, which peaked at 1 789 t in 2021, fell to 644 t by 2023. Exports also declined from a high of 2 885 t in 2019 to 1 345 t in 2023. Consequently, a larger share of the growing domestic output was retained for local consumption, contributing to the market's volume growth.

The substantial rise in market value, outpacing volume growth, suggests underlying changes in the market structure, such as possible shifts toward higher-value product segments or changes in average prices. The period saw the market's value nearly keep pace with volume growth initially, but from 2021 onward, value growth accelerated markedly, indicating a change in the market's economic profile.

Production persimmons in Australia and New Zealand

In kind, 2018-2021, t

Top producers of persimmons, 2018-2021

World map of production of persimmons, 2018-2021

Australia and New Zealand have seen their persimmons production volume grow for the third year in a row. In 2021, production reached 5 059 tonnes, marking a 14.4% increase compared to 2020. Looking at the period from 2018 to 2021, production rose by 21.4%, with an average annual growth rate of 6.7%.

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

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Persimmons production in Australia and New Zealand has increased for the second consecutive year. In 2021, the output was valued at 14 999 thousand US dollars, up by 16.6% from the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, production grew by 29.8%, with an average annual growth rate of 9.1%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 11 102 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest decline of 3.9%.

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

Exports persimmons from Australia and New Zealand

Exports in kind, t

In 2021, persimmons exports from Australia and New Zealand reached 2 849 tonnes, a 27.9% increase compared to 2020. Between 2018 and 2021, exports grew by 24.5%, equating to an annualized rate of 7.6%. The highest export volume was recorded in 2019 at 2 885 tonnes, while the lowest was in 2020 at 2 227 tonnes, which also experienced the largest decline of 22.8%.

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

The structure of exports in kind from 2018 to 2021 shows a diversified set of trading partners. Singapore accounted for 19.4% of exports, Thailand for 14.4%, and Malaysia for 9.4%, together making up 43.2% of total flows. The remaining 56.8% was distributed among numerous smaller markets.

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, foreign persimmons supplies from Australia and New Zealand reached 8 447 thousand US dollars, up by 30.4% compared to the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, exports increased by 33.2%, with an annualized growth rate of 10.0%. The largest decline occurred in 2020, at 14.2%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, the partner portfolio for persimmons exports in value terms from Australia and New Zealand was quite broad. Singapore contributed 18.3% of exports, Thailand 16.4%, and Hong Kong 8.3%, together representing 42.9% of total flows.

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 persimmons to Australia and New Zealand

Imports in kind, t

In 2021, Australia and New Zealand's volume of persimmons imports stood at 1 789 tonnes, showing a sharp rise of 44.7% year-over-year. Between 2018 and 2021, imports increased by 21.8%, with an annualized rate of 6.8%. The lowest import volume was recorded in 2020 at 1 236 tonnes, which also saw the largest decline of 28.5%.

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

Over the 2018-2021 period, the United States dominated the list of suppliers of persimmons to Australia and New Zealand, accounting for 1.4% of total imports in kind.

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

After a two-year decline, persimmons imports into Australia and New Zealand increased in 2021. Imports stood at 2 660 thousand US dollars, up by 47.7% compared to 2020. Over the 2018-2021 period, imports grew by 15.4%, with an average annual growth rate of 4.9%. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at 1 800 thousand US dollars, which also experienced the largest decline of 19.5%.

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

In 2018-2021, the United States and South Korea stood out as the main suppliers of persimmons to Australia and New Zealand, together forming 2.6% of total imports in value terms.

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