Australia and Oceania: Market for Cherries and Sour Cherries 2025

Market Size for Cherries and Sour Cherries in Australia and Oceania

The cherry and sour cherry market in Australia and Oceania reduced slightly to $X in 2022, approximately equating the previous year. The total consumption indicated a slight expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by +29.1% against 2020 indices. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.

Production of Cherries and Sour Cherries in Australia and Oceania

In value terms, cherry and sour cherry production reached $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total production indicated resilient growth 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, production decreased by -1.1% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 46%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

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 New Zealand (with a CAGR of +17.9%).

The average cherry and sour cherry yield soared to X tons per ha in 2022, increasing by 30% compared with the year before. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +4.0% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, the yield reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the total area harvested in terms of cherries and sour cherries production in Australia and Oceania contracted to X ha, with a decrease of -11.7% against the previous year's figure. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of +3.5% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 40% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to cherry and sour cherry production attained the maximum at X ha in 2021, and then contracted in the following year.

Exports of Cherries and Sour Cherries

Exports in Australia and Oceania

In 2022, after three years of decline, there was significant growth in overseas shipments of cherries and sour cherries, when their volume increased by 73% to X tons. Total exports indicated prominent growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +11.6% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, cherry and sour cherry exports surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a resilient increase. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

New Zealand was the largest exporter of cherries and sour cherries in Australia and Oceania, with the volume of exports recording X tons, which was near 67% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Australia (X tons), mixing up a 33% share of total exports.

New Zealand was also the fastest-growing in terms of the cherries and sour cherries exports, with a CAGR of +15.9% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Australia (+6.2%) displayed positive paces of growth. From 2012 to 2022, the share of New Zealand increased by +21 percentage points.

In value terms, New Zealand ($X) emerged as the largest cherry and sour cherry supplier in Australia and Oceania, comprising 69% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Australia ($X), with a 31% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in New Zealand stood at +19.8%.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Australia and Oceania stood at $X per ton in 2022, dropping by -1.5% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.2%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of 25% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2021, and then contracted slightly in the following year.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by New Zealand (+3.3%).

Imports of Cherries and Sour Cherries

Imports in Australia and Oceania

In 2022, approx. X tons of cherries and sour cherries were imported in Australia and Oceania; reducing by -61.6% compared with the previous year. Over the period under review, imports saw a abrupt contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 54% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, cherry and sour cherry imports fell rapidly to $X in 2022. In general, imports recorded a deep slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 50% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Australia dominates imports structure, reaching X tons, which was approx. 90% of total imports in 2022. French Polynesia (X tons), New Caledonia (X tons) and Guam (X tons) held a little share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to cherry and sour cherry imports into Australia stood at -19.8%. At the same time, New Caledonia (+11.2%) and Guam (+9.6%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, New Caledonia emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Australia and Oceania, with a CAGR of +11.2% from 2012-2022. By contrast, French Polynesia (-3.6%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. French Polynesia (+2.8 p.p.), New Caledonia (+2.7 p.p.) and Guam (+2.4 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Australia saw its share reduced by -7.7% from 2012 to 2022, respectively.

In value terms, Australia ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported cherries and sour cherries in Australia and Oceania, comprising 92% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by French Polynesia ($X), with a 2.6% share of total imports. It was followed by New Caledonia, with a 2% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Australia amounted to -13.3%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: French Polynesia (-6.8% per year) and New Caledonia (+11.7% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Australia and Oceania stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by 22% against the previous year. Import price indicated buoyant growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +7.6% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, cherry and sour cherry import price increased by +104.5% against 2016 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when the import price increased by 33%. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Australia ($X per ton), while Guam ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Australia (+8.2%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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