Australia and Oceania: Persimmon Market 2025

Persimmon Market Size in Australia and Oceania

The persimmon market in Australia and Oceania contracted to $X in 2021, dropping by -7.2% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.4% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Persimmon Production in Australia and Oceania

In value terms, persimmon production reached $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +1.1% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 14%. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

New Zealand (X tons) remains the largest persimmon producing country in Australia and Oceania, accounting for 74% of total volume. Moreover, persimmon production in New Zealand exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Australia (X tons), threefold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume in New Zealand stood at -1.5%.

The average persimmon yield amounted to X tons per ha in 2021, remaining constant against 2020. Over the period under review, the yield saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 3%. The level of yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the yield stood at a somewhat lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2021, the persimmon harvested area in Australia and Oceania stood at X ha, surging by 4.3% against 2020 figures. In general, the harvested area, however, showed a mild downturn. The level of harvested area peaked at X ha in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Persimmon Exports

Exports in Australia and Oceania

In 2021, approx. X tons of persimmons were exported in Australia and Oceania; jumping by 20% on 2020 figures. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a slight decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 28% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, persimmon exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +1.9% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern 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.

Exports by Country

New Zealand was the key exporter of persimmons in Australia and Oceania, with the volume of exports reaching X tons, which was approx. 89% of total exports in 2021. It was distantly followed by Australia (X tons), achieving an 11% share of total exports.

New Zealand was also the fastest-growing in terms of the persimmons exports, with a CAGR of -1.2% from 2012 to 2021. Australia (-5.0%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. New Zealand (+3.8 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Australia saw its share reduced by -3.8% from 2012 to 2021, respectively.

In value terms, New Zealand ($X) remains the largest persimmon supplier in Australia and Oceania, comprising 87% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Australia ($X), with a 13% share of total exports.

In New Zealand, persimmon exports expanded at an average annual rate of +2.1% over the period from 2012-2021.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Australia and Oceania stood at $X per ton in 2021, increasing by 8.8% against the previous year. Over the last nine-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.7%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the export price increased by 12% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the peak figure in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Australia ($X per ton), while New Zealand stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Australia (+5.9%).

Persimmon Imports

Imports in Australia and Oceania

Persimmon imports rose significantly to X tons in 2021, increasing by 10% against the year before. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a mild curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when imports increased by 70% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, persimmon imports surged to $X in 2021. In general, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The level of import peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Australia dominates imports structure, finishing at X tons, which was approx. 83% of total imports in 2021. Guam (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total imports with a 6.6% share, followed by French Polynesia (5.1%). New Caledonia (X tons) held a little share of total imports.

Imports into Australia decreased at an average annual rate of -2.5% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, New Caledonia (+19.3%) and French Polynesia (+7.1%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, New Caledonia emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Australia and Oceania, with a CAGR of +19.3% from 2012-2021. By contrast, Guam (-2.8%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. French Polynesia (+2.7 p.p.) and New Caledonia (+2.6 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Australia saw its share reduced by -6.4% from 2012 to 2021, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Australia ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported persimmons in Australia and Oceania, comprising 92% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Guam ($X), with a 3.8% share of total imports. It was followed by French Polynesia, with a 1.7% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Australia was relatively modest. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Guam (+4.5% per year) and French Polynesia (+8.7% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Australia and Oceania stood at $X per ton in 2021, jumping by 27% against the previous year. Over the last nine years, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.6%. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Australia ($X per ton), while New Caledonia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Guam (+7.5%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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