Australia and Oceania: Apple Market 2024

Apple Market Size in Australia and Oceania

In 2021, the apple market in Australia and Oceania increased by 6% to $X, rising for the third consecutive year after three years of decline. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.3% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed in certain years. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Apple Production in Australia and Oceania

In value terms, apple production fell slightly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +2.9% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the production volume increased by 16%. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2016; afterwards, it flattened through to 2021.

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2021 were New Zealand (X tons) and Australia (X tons).

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of production, amongst the leading producing countries, was attained by New Zealand (with a CAGR of +2.9%).

The average apple yield fell modestly to X tons per ha in 2021, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +1.5% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the yield increased by 11%. The level of yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2020, and then shrank slightly in the following year. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2021, the total area harvested in terms of apples production in Australia and Oceania expanded significantly to X ha, with an increase of 5.2% against the previous year. In general, the harvested area saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 13%. The level of harvested area peaked at X ha in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Apple Exports

Exports in Australia and Oceania

In 2021, shipments abroad of apples decreased by -9.4% to X tons for the first time since 2014, thus ending a six-year rising trend. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.3% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 15% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2020, and then reduced in the following year.

In value terms, apple exports reached $X in 2021. Total exports indicated a resilient increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +8.4% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports increased by +107.3% against 2012 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by 37% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

The biggest shipments were from New Zealand (X tons), together reaching 99% of total export.

New Zealand was also the fastest-growing in terms of the apples exports, with a CAGR of +2.3% from 2012 to 2021. The shares of the largest exporters remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, New Zealand ($X) also remains the largest apple supplier in Australia and Oceania.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value in New Zealand amounted to +8.7%.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Australia and Oceania stood at $X per ton in 2021, picking up by 13% against the previous year. Over the last nine-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of +6.0%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the export price increased by 19%. The level of export peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for New Zealand.

From 2012 to 2021, the rate of growth in terms of prices for New Zealand amounted to +6.2% per year.

Apple Imports

Imports in Australia and Oceania

Apple imports shrank to X tons in 2021, falling by -14.4% on the year before. Overall, imports saw a slight slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 12%. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, apple imports reduced to $X in 2021. In general, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by 14% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Papua New Guinea (X tons), Fiji (X tons), New Caledonia (X tons) and Australia (X tons) represented roughly 77% of total imports in 2021. It was distantly followed by Samoa (X tons), making up a 6.3% share of total imports. Tonga (X tons) and New Zealand (X tons) held a minor share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Australia (with a CAGR of +15.1%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Australia ($X), Papua New Guinea ($X) and Fiji ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2021, together accounting for 62% of total imports.

Australia, with a CAGR of +19.4%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the import price in Australia and Oceania amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 13% against the previous year. Overall, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Australia ($X per ton), while Samoa ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Samoa (+5.3%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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