Australia and Oceania: Candied Fruit Market 2025

Candied Fruit Market Size in Australia and Oceania

In 2021, the candied fruit market in Australia and Oceania decreased by -5.8% to $X, falling for the fourth consecutive year after four years of growth. Overall, consumption, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Candied Fruit Production in Australia and Oceania

In value terms, candied fruit production stood at $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production continues to indicate a abrupt decline. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

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 +1.7%).

Candied Fruit Exports

Exports in Australia and Oceania

In 2021, shipments abroad of candied fruits increased by 5.7% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a deep downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when exports increased by 41%. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, candied fruit exports expanded rapidly to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by 35% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Australia represented the major exporting country with an export of about X tons, which amounted to 81% of total exports. It was distantly followed by New Zealand (X tons), committing an 18% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, average annual rates of growth with regard to candied fruit exports from Australia stood at -7.2%. At the same time, New Zealand (+16.8%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, New Zealand emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Australia and Oceania, with a CAGR of +16.8% from 2012-2021. New Zealand (+15 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Australia saw its share reduced by -16.2% from 2012 to 2021, respectively.

In value terms, Australia ($X) remains the largest candied fruit supplier in Australia and Oceania, comprising 89% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by New Zealand ($X), with a 10% share of total exports.

In Australia, candied fruit exports decreased by an average annual rate of -8.2% over the period from 2012-2021.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in Australia and Oceania amounted to $X per ton, growing by 4.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, continues to indicate a pronounced contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the export price increased by 24%. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of origin: the country with the highest price was Australia ($X per ton), while New Zealand totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by New Zealand (-1.0%).

Candied Fruit Imports

Imports in Australia and Oceania

In 2021, purchases abroad of candied fruits decreased by -5.1% to X tons, falling for the fifth consecutive year after three years of growth. Overall, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by 55%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, candied fruit imports contracted modestly to $X in 2021. Total imports indicated moderate growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.1% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports decreased by -29.0% against 2017 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 50%. The level of import peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Australia represented the largest importer of candied fruits in Australia and Oceania, with the volume of imports reaching X tons, which was approx. 79% of total imports in 2021. It was distantly followed by New Zealand (X tons), comprising a 10% share of total imports. French Polynesia (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Australia experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of imports of candied fruits. French Polynesia experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. New Zealand (-1.1%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Australia (+3.6 p.p.) increased significantly, the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Australia ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported candied fruits in Australia and Oceania, comprising 78% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by New Zealand ($X), with a 12% share of total imports.

In Australia, candied fruit imports expanded at an average annual rate of +3.3% over the period from 2012-2021. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: New Zealand (-0.3% per year) and French Polynesia (-2.9% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the import price in Australia and Oceania amounted to $X per ton, growing by 5.2% against the previous year. Over the last nine years, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.6%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the import price increased by 19%. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was New Zealand ($X per ton), while French Polynesia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Australia (+3.3%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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