Australia and Oceania: Citrus Fruit Market 2025

Citrus Fruit Market Size in Australia and Oceania

The citrus fruit market in Australia and Oceania reduced markedly to $X in 2022, falling by X% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Citrus Fruit Production in Australia and Oceania

In value terms, citrus fruit production reached $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the production volume increased by X%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Australia (X tons) remains the largest citrus fruit producing country in Australia and Oceania, comprising approx. X% of total volume. Moreover, citrus fruit production in Australia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, New Zealand (X tons), more than tenfold.

In Australia, citrus fruit production increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022.

The average citrus fruit yield fell to X tons per ha in 2022, therefore, remained relatively stable against 2021 figures. Over the period under review, the yield, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2021, and then reduced 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.

The citrus fruit harvested area declined to X ha in 2022, which is down by X% on the previous year's figure. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being observed in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the harvested area increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the harvested area reached the peak level of X ha, and then contracted in the following year.

Citrus Fruit Exports

Exports in Australia and Oceania

For the third consecutive year, Australia and Oceania recorded decline in overseas shipments of citrus fruits, which decreased by X% to X tons in 2022. Total exports indicated noticeable growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports decreased by X% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of X%. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, citrus fruit exports shrank notably to $X in 2022. Total exports indicated a measured expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports decreased by X% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Australia (X tons) represented the main exporter of citrus fruits in Australia and Oceania, generating X% of total export.

Australia was also the fastest-growing in terms of the citrus fruits exports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2022. The shares of the largest exporters remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Australia ($X) also remains the largest citrus fruit supplier in Australia and Oceania.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Australia amounted to X%.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Australia and Oceania stood at $X per ton in 2022, reducing by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.

As there is only one major export destination, 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 X% per year.

Citrus Fruit Imports

Imports in Australia and Oceania

In 2022, citrus fruit imports in Australia and Oceania reduced to X tons, dropping by X% compared with the year before. In general, imports recorded a perceptible decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, citrus fruit imports contracted to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Australia (X tons) and New Zealand (X tons) dominates imports structure, together making up X% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Papua New Guinea (X tons), mixing up a X% share of total imports. Fiji (X tons), French Polynesia (X tons) and New Caledonia (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the leading importing countries, was attained by Fiji (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Australia ($X), New Zealand ($X) and French Polynesia ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, with a combined X% share of total imports. Fiji, Papua New Guinea and New Caledonia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Fiji, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of 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 2022, the import price in Australia and Oceania amounted to $X per ton, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices reached the maximum in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Australia ($X per ton), while Papua New Guinea ($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 (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

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