Australia and Oceania: Blueberry And Cranberry Market 2024

Blueberry And Cranberry Market Size in Australia and Oceania

The blueberry and cranberry market in Australia and Oceania shrank to $X in 2022, falling by -5.3% against the previous year. The total consumption indicated a strong expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption decreased by -13.3% against 2018 indices. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Blueberry And Cranberry Production in Australia and Oceania

In value terms, blueberry and cranberry production expanded slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a prominent increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +7.5% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production decreased by -7.8% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 40% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2022 were Australia (X tons) and New Zealand (X tons).

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Australia (with a CAGR of +5.3%).

The average blueberry and cranberry yield amounted to X tons per ha in 2022, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. Over the period under review, the yield, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the yield increased by 1.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the blueberry and cranberry yield reached the peak level at X tons per ha in 2013; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, approx. X ha of blueberries and cranberries were harvested in Australia and Oceania; approximately mirroring the previous year's figure. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of +4.7% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the harvested area increased by 16% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to blueberry and cranberry production reached the maximum at X ha in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Blueberry And Cranberry Exports

Exports in Australia and Oceania

Blueberry and cranberry exports soared to X tons in 2022, jumping by 18% compared with the previous year. Total exports indicated strong growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +6.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +75.5% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when exports increased by 43%. The volume of export peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, blueberry and cranberry exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, exports saw a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by 50% against the previous year. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

New Zealand was the major exporting country with an export of about X tons, which recorded 81% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Australia (X tons), making up a 19% share of total exports.

Exports from New Zealand increased at an average annual rate of +5.1% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Australia (+19.5%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Australia emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Australia and Oceania, with a CAGR of +19.5% from 2012-2022. While the share of Australia (+13 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2022, the share of New Zealand (-13.2 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, New Zealand ($X) remains the largest blueberry and cranberry supplier in Australia and Oceania, comprising 77% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Australia ($X), with a 23% share of total exports.

In New Zealand, blueberry and cranberry exports expanded at an average annual rate of +9.5% over the period from 2012-2022.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Australia and Oceania stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by 3.7% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +4.7%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 17% against the previous year. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Australia ($X per ton), while New Zealand totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Australia (+5.9%).

Blueberry And Cranberry Imports

Imports in Australia and Oceania

In 2022, purchases abroad of blueberries and cranberries decreased by -17.8% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 39% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, blueberry and cranberry imports dropped significantly to $X in 2022. Total imports indicated a prominent increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports decreased by -15.7% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 49% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

The countries with the highest levels of blueberry and cranberry imports in 2022 were Australia (X tons), together recording 99% of total import.

Australia experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of imports of blueberries and cranberries. The shares of the largest importers remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Australia ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported blueberries and cranberries in Australia and Oceania.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Australia stood at +5.3%.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Australia and Oceania stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by 2.8% against the previous year. Import price indicated pronounced growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +4.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, blueberry and cranberry import price decreased by -6.0% against 2018 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the import price increased by 49%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2022, the import prices failed to regain momentum.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for Australia.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Australia amounted to +4.7% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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