Sugar preserved vegetables, fruit and nuts market in Oceania

Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2019, the Oceania market for sugar-preserved vegetables, fruit and nuts contracted by 28% in volume, falling from 2,821 t to 2,018 t. It then entered a phase of gradual recovery, reaching 2,651 t by 2022.

The market expanded sharply in 2023, with volume jumping 57% to 4,158 t and value rising 65% to $17.3 million. This surge was primarily driven by inflationary pressures and frequent drought episodes since 2022, which increased consumer reliance on preserved goods and triggered abrupt price hikes for fresh produce. Concurrently, import volumes grew to 4,349 t, while domestic production fell to 686 t.

In 2024, import volumes continued to rise, reaching 5,792 t, indicating sustained market growth. Drought conditions and inflation persisted, affecting consumer baskets and contributing to supply diversification with a strong reliance on imports.

Production sugar preserved vegetables, fruit and nuts in Oceania

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of sugar preserved vegetables, fruit and nuts, 2017-2020

World map of production of sugar preserved vegetables, fruit and nuts, 2017-2020

Oceania's production of sugar-preserved vegetables, fruit, and nuts has declined for the third year in a row. In 2020, the region produced 798.0 t, marking a 0.9% decrease from the previous year. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, production fell by 9.8%, which translates to an average annual decline of 3.4%.

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

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Following two years of growth, Oceania's production of sugar-preserved vegetables, fruit, and nuts saw a decline. In 2020, the output was valued at 3 747 K $ US, reflecting a 7.5% drop compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, production increased by 7.7%, averaging a 2.5% annual growth rate. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 4 050 K $ US, with the largest increase occurring in 2018 at 9.5%.

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

Exports sugar preserved vegetables, fruit and nuts from Oceania

Exports in kind, t

Oceania's exports of sugar-preserved vegetables, fruit, and nuts have fallen for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports amounted to 1 459 t, showing a significant decrease of 17.4% from 2019. From 2017 to 2020, exports dropped by 31.8%, equating to an average annual decline of 12.0%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, the United States, the United Kingdom, and the Netherlands were the primary destinations for Oceania's sugar-preserved vegetables, fruit, and nuts exports in kind. The United States accounted for 42.4% of exports, the United Kingdom for 15.4%, and the Netherlands for 6.6%, together making up 64.5% of the total.

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, K $ US

After two years of growth, exports of sugar-preserved vegetables, fruit, and nuts from Oceania declined. In 2020, exports totaled 6 854 K $ US, a 22.9% decrease year-over-year. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports fell by 18.5%, with an average annual decline of 6.6%. The peak value was recorded in 2019 at 8 890 K $ US, and the largest increase occurred in 2019 at 2.9%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the United States, the United Kingdom, and Germany led as the top buyers of sugar-preserved vegetables, fruit, and nuts from Oceania in value terms. The United States held 39.3% of exports, the United Kingdom 17.6%, and Germany 9.0%, collectively accounting for 65.8% 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 sugar preserved vegetables, fruit and nuts to Oceania

Imports in kind, t

Following two years of decline, Oceania's imports of sugar-preserved vegetables, fruit, and nuts in kind increased. In 2020, imports reached 3 109 t, a modest rise of 4.3% compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports decreased by 23.1%, with an average annual decline of 8.4%. The lowest volume was recorded in 2019 at 2 981 t, and the largest drop occurred in 2019 at 24.0%.

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

Data from 2017 to 2020 show that imports in kind of sugar-preserved vegetables, fruit, and nuts to Oceania were not heavily concentrated among a few key sources. The United States contributed 17.7% of imports, Italy 14.3%, and Thailand 13.8%, together accounting for 45.8% of total 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, K $ US

Oceania's imports of sugar-preserved vegetables, fruit, and nuts in value terms have declined for the third year in a row. In 2020, imports stood at 11 020 K $ US, representing a 12.5% decrease year-over-year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports fell by 32.5%, with an average annual decline of 12.3%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, the United States, Thailand, and France were the main markets for imports in value terms of sugar-preserved vegetables, fruit, and nuts to Oceania. The United States accounted for 23.0% of imports, Thailand for 16.0%, and France for 13.3%, together making up 52.4% of total flows.

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

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