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Australia - Citrus Fruit - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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Nov 4, 2024

Australia Sees a Surge in Citrus Fruit Export, Reaching $337 Million in 2023

Australia Citrus Fruit Exports

In 2023, overseas shipments of citrus fruits were finally on the rise to reach 256K tons after three years of decline. Over the period under review, total exports indicated a moderate expansion from 2013 to 2023: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when exports increased by 29% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at 291K tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2023, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, citrus fruit exports surged to $337M (IndexBox estimates) in 2023. Overall, total exports indicated a resilient expansion from 2013 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.0% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, exports decreased by -7.7% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 35%. The exports peaked at $365M in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2023, the exports failed to regain momentum.Australia Citrus Fruit Exports By Country (Million USD)

COUNTRYExport Value of Citrus Fruit in Australia (million USD)
20132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
China20.827.939.753.910511912971.377.962.458.3
Japan37.531.429.539.849.351.549.765.260.151.653.4
Hong Kong28.627.835.525.534.338.125.634.634.228.733.1
Thailand5.67.09.212.817.915.425.316.924.323.129.4
South Korea0.90.21.32.03.24.54.08.110.510.621.0
Indonesia12.213.910.117.212.49.111.411.716.113.820.1
Vietnam1.71.31.03.54.38.69.113.514.324.019.8
United States16.912.213.413.214.919.312.413.413.54.414.5
Singapore9.111.612.013.511.111.412.911.513.410.210.9
Others54.849.158.863.678.662.285.370.377.160.676.2
Total188182210245331339365317341289337

Exports by Country

Japan (45K tons), China (36K tons) and Hong Kong (27K tons) were the main destinations of citrus fruit exports from Australia, with a combined 42% share of total exports. Thailand, South Korea, Indonesia, Vietnam, Singapore and the United States lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 32%.

From 2013 to 2023, the biggest increases were recorded for South Korea (with a CAGR of +38.0%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for citrus fruit exported from Australia were China ($58M), Japan ($53M) and Hong Kong ($33M), with a combined 43% share of total exports. Thailand, South Korea, Indonesia, Vietnam, the United States and Singapore lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 34%.

Among the main countries of destination, South Korea, with a CAGR of +37.2%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Exports by Type

Oranges (154K tons), tangerines, mandarins, clementines, satsumas (95K tons) and lemons and limes (4.8K tons) were the main products of citrus fruit exports from Australia, with a combined 99% share of total exports. Grapefruits and citrus fruits not elsewhere classified lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 1%.

From 2013 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the major product types, was attained by grapefruits (with a CAGR of +26.0%), while the other products experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, oranges ($173M), tangerines, mandarins, clementines, satsumas ($154M) and lemons and limes ($6.1M) constituted the most exported types of citrus fruits from Australia worldwide, with a combined 99% share of total exports. Grapefruits and citrus fruits not elsewhere classified lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 1%.

In terms of the main product categories, grapefruits, with a CAGR of +24.5%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other products experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2023, the citrus fruit price amounted to $1,315 per ton (FOB, Australia), approximately reflecting the previous year. Over the period from 2013 to 2023, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.0%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of 19%. The export price peaked at $1,394 per ton in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($1,712 per ton), while the average price for exports to Singapore ($978 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2013 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Hong Kong (+3.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the citrus fruit market in Australia. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

  • FCL 507 - Grapefruit and pomelo
  • FCL 497 - Lemons and limes
  • FCL 490 - Oranges
  • FCL 495 - Tangerines, mandarins, clementines, satsumas
  • FCL 512 - Citrus fruit nes

Country coverage:

  • Australia

Data coverage:

  • Market volume and value
  • Per Capita consumption
  • Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
  • Trade (exports and imports) in Australia
  • Export and import prices
  • Market trends, drivers and restraints
  • Key market players and their profiles

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This report is designed for manufacturers, distributors, importers, and wholesalers, as well as for investors, consultants and advisors.

In this report, you can find information that helps you to make informed decisions on the following issues:

  1. How to diversify your business and benefit from new market opportunities
  2. How to load your idle production capacity
  3. How to boost your sales on overseas markets
  4. How to increase your profit margins
  5. How to make your supply chain more sustainable
  6. How to reduce your production and supply chain costs
  7. How to outsource production to other countries
  8. How to prepare your business for global expansion

While doing this research, we combine the accumulated expertise of our analysts and the capabilities of artificial intelligence. The AI-based platform, developed by our data scientists, constitutes the key working tool for business analysts, empowering them to discover deep insights and ideas from the marketing data.

  1. 1. INTRODUCTION

    Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business

    1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
    2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND THE AI PLATFORM
    3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
    4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS

  2. 2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

    A Quick Overview of Market Performance

    1. KEY FINDINGS
    2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional EditionPRO

  3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

    Understanding the Current State of The Market and its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. MARKET STRUCTURE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    3. TRADE BALANCE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2035

  4. 4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCTS FOR DIVERSIFICATION

    Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

    1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
    2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
    3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCTS
    4. MOST TRADED PRODUCTS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCTS FOR EXPORTS

  5. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

    1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
    3. COUNTRIES WITH TOP YIELDS
    4. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
    5. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES

  6. 6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

    Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Export

    1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
    3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
    4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS

  7. 7. PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)

  8. 8. IMPORTS

    The Largest Import Supplying Countries

    1. IMPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)

  9. 9. EXPORTS

    The Largest Destinations for Exports

    1. EXPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)

  10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

  11. LIST OF TABLES

    1. Key Findings In 2024
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    3. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    4. Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012-2024
    6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012-2024
    7. Import Prices, By Country, 2012-2024
    8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012-2024
    9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012-2024
    10. Exports Prices, By Country, 2012-2024

  12. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    2. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply Vs. Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply Vs. Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    5. Trade Balance, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    6. Trade Balance, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    7. Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    8. Market Volume Forecast to 2035
    9. Market Value Forecast to 2035
    10. Market Size and Growth, by Product
    11. Average Per Capita Consumption, by Product
    12. Exports and Growth, by Product
    13. Export Prices and Growth, by Product
    14. Production Volume and Growth
    15. Yield and Growth
    16. Exports and Growth
    17. Export Prices and Growth
    18. Market Size and Growth
    19. Per Capita Consumption
    20. Imports and Growth
    21. Import Prices
    22. Production, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    23. Production, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    24. Harvested Area: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    25. Yield: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    26. Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    27. Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    28. Imports, in Physical Terms, by Country, 2024
    29. Imports, in Physical Terms, by Country, 2012-2024
    30. Imports, in Value Terms, by Country, 2012-2024
    31. Import Prices, by Country, 2012-2024
    32. Exports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    33. Exports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    34. Exports, in Physical Terms, by Country, 2024
    35. Exports, in Physical Terms, by Country, 2012-2024
    36. Exports, in Value Terms, by Country, 2012-2024
    37. Export Prices, by Country, 2012-2024

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