Australia and Oceania: Strawberry Market 2025

Strawberry Market Size in Australia and Oceania

The strawberry market in Australia and Oceania reduced modestly to $X in 2022, dropping by -2.7% against the previous year. The total consumption indicated a resilient increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.1% 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 -9.4% against 2019 indices. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Strawberry Production in Australia and Oceania

In value terms, strawberry production dropped modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a prominent expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.2% 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 -10.7% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 36%. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The country with the largest volume of strawberry production was Australia (X tons), comprising approx. 94% of total volume. Moreover, strawberry production in Australia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, New Zealand (X tons), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume in Australia amounted to +6.5%.

In 2022, the average strawberry yield in Australia and Oceania dropped modestly to X tons per ha, which is down by -3.1% compared with 2021. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +2.3% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of 23%. Over the period under review, the strawberry yield hit record highs at X tons per ha in 2021, and then dropped 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.

In 2022, the strawberry harvested area in Australia and Oceania expanded remarkably to X ha, surging by 5.1% against the previous year. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of +3.1% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 21% against the previous year. As a result, the harvested area reached the peak level of X ha. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the strawberry harvested area remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Strawberry Exports

Exports in Australia and Oceania

In 2022, the amount of strawberries exported in Australia and Oceania dropped to X tons, which is down by -12.8% against the year before. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate moderate growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by 58% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, strawberry exports rose modestly to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, showed strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 48%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Australia (X tons) was the main exporter of strawberries, creating 85% of total exports. It was distantly followed by New Zealand (X tons), mixing up a 15% share of total exports.

Australia was also the fastest-growing in terms of the strawberries exports, with a CAGR of +8.6% from 2012 to 2022. New Zealand (-4.7%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Australia increased by +24 percentage points.

In value terms, Australia ($X) remains the largest strawberry supplier in Australia and Oceania, comprising 82% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by New Zealand ($X), with an 18% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in Australia stood at +12.5%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Australia and Oceania amounted to $X per ton, jumping by 20% against the previous year. Export price indicated perceptible growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, strawberry export price increased by +56.0% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 30% against the previous year. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied somewhat 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 amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by New Zealand (+5.3%).

Strawberry Imports

Imports in Australia and Oceania

In 2022, approx. X tons of strawberries were imported in Australia and Oceania; waning by -15.7% compared with the previous year's figure. Total imports indicated a modest expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.9% 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 -45.8% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by 60% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, strawberry imports declined slightly to $X in 2022. Total imports indicated a tangible expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.8% 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 -26.0% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when imports increased by 32% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, New Zealand (X tons) was the major importer of strawberries, committing 63% of total imports. It was distantly followed by French Polynesia (X tons) and Fiji (X tons), together generating a 27% share of total imports. Guam (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to strawberry imports into New Zealand stood at +2.1%. At the same time, Fiji (+16.5%), Guam (+10.0%) and French Polynesia (+1.5%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Fiji emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Australia and Oceania, with a CAGR of +16.5% from 2012-2022. Fiji (+4.8 p.p.) and Guam (+2.3 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, New Zealand ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported strawberries in Australia and Oceania, comprising 62% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by French Polynesia ($X), with a 22% share of total imports. It was followed by Guam, with a 7.1% share.

In New Zealand, strawberry imports expanded at an average annual rate of +3.9% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: French Polynesia (+0.3% per year) and Guam (+16.4% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Australia and Oceania amounted to $X per ton, rising by 17% against the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Guam (+5.8%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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