Australia and Oceania: Market for Raspberries, Blackberries, Blueberries, and Cranberries 2025

Market Size for Raspberries, Blackberries, Blueberries, and Cranberries in Australia and Oceania

The market for raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, and cranberries in Australia and Oceania amounted to $X in 2022, rising by 3.6% against the previous year. The total consumption indicated a moderate increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.1% 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 -4.8% against 2020 indices. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Production of Raspberries, Blackberries, Blueberries, and Cranberries in Australia and Oceania

In value terms, raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry production expanded significantly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, continues to indicate a resilient expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 35% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

Papua New Guinea (X tons) remains the largest raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry producing country in Australia and Oceania, accounting for 83% of total volume. Moreover, raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry production in Papua New Guinea exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Australia (X tons), sevenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume in Papua New Guinea was relatively modest. The remaining producing countries recorded the following average annual rates of production growth: Australia (+7.5% per year) and New Zealand (+0.4% per year).

The average raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry yield reached X tons per ha in 2022, remaining relatively unchanged against 2021. Overall, the yield, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The level of yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, 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 2022, approx. X ha of raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, and cranberries were harvested in Australia and Oceania; approximately equating 2021 figures. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of +1.4% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 5.4%. The level of harvested area peaked at X ha in 2021, and then dropped slightly in the following year.

Exports of Raspberries, Blackberries, Blueberries, and Cranberries

Exports in Australia and Oceania

In 2022, shipments abroad of raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, and cranberries increased by 6.9% to X tons, rising for the fourth year in a row after two years of decline. Total exports indicated a remarkable increase 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 +74.2% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 43%. The volume of export peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry exports soared to $X in 2022. In general, exports saw a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 50% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

New Zealand represented the key exporting country with an export of around X tons, which finished at 80% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Australia (X tons), mixing up a 20% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry exports from New Zealand stood at +5.1%. 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. Australia (+13 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while New Zealand saw its share reduced by -13.4% from 2012 to 2022, respectively.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in New Zealand stood at +9.5%.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Australia and Oceania stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by 14% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +4.7%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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 amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Australia (+6.0%).

Imports of Raspberries, Blackberries, Blueberries, and Cranberries

Imports in Australia and Oceania

In 2022, supplies from abroad of raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, and cranberries decreased by -49% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. Overall, imports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 53% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons, and then declined notably in the following year.

In value terms, raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry imports declined to $X in 2022. Total imports indicated strong growth 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, imports decreased by -14.8% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when imports increased by 48% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Australia prevails in imports structure, accounting for X tons, which was approx. 95% of total imports in 2022. Fiji (X tons) took a minor share of total imports.

Australia experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of imports of raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, and cranberries. At the same time, Fiji (+22.6%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Fiji emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Australia and Oceania, with a CAGR of +22.6% from 2012-2022. While the share of Fiji (+2.1 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2022, the share of Australia (-3.2 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, Australia ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, and cranberries in Australia and Oceania, comprising 97% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Fiji ($X), with a 0.8% share of total imports.

In Australia, raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry imports expanded at an average annual rate of +5.2% over the period from 2012-2022.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Australia and Oceania stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of 69% against the previous year. Import price indicated a notable expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +4.5% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Australia ($X per ton), while Fiji totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Australia (+4.8%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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