Australia: Apple Market 2025

Apple Market Size in Australia

The Australian apple market reduced to $X in 2021, shrinking by -2.4% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, showed a mild shrinkage. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Apple Production in Australia

In value terms, apple production dropped to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, recorded a pronounced shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 16%. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

In 2021, the average apple yield in Australia was estimated at X tons per ha, therefore, remained relatively stable against 2020. In general, the yield, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the yield increased by 0.2%. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of the average apple yield remained 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, approx. X ha of apples were harvested in Australia; increasing by 8.3% compared with the previous year's figure. Overall, the harvested area, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 11%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to apple production reached the peak figure at X ha in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Apple Exports

Exports from Australia

After four years of decline, overseas shipments of apples increased by 22% to X tons in 2021. Overall, exports, however, showed a noticeable reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when exports increased by 119%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, apple exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a pronounced decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 107%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Papua New Guinea (X tons), Italy (X tons) and Hong Kong SAR (X tons) were the main destinations of apple exports from Australia, with a combined 59% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Italy (with a CAGR of +60.2%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Papua New Guinea ($X) remains the key foreign market for apples exports from Australia, comprising 29% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Hong Kong SAR ($X), with a 13% share of total exports. It was followed by the Netherlands, with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Papua New Guinea amounted to -3.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Hong Kong SAR (+19.0% per year) and the Netherlands (+15.5% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average apple export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, standing approx. at the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 an increase of 18%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2021, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Italy ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Singapore (+17.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Apple Imports

Imports into Australia

In 2021, apple imports into Australia reduced remarkably to X tons, which is down by -17.1% on the previous year's figure. Overall, imports, however, recorded a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 162%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons, and then reduced sharply in the following year.

In value terms, apple imports soared to $X in 2021. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 160% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2021 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2021, China (X tons) was the main apple supplier to Australia, accounting for a approx. 99.9% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from China stood at +17.7%.

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of apples to Australia.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from China amounted to +23.2%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average apple import price amounted to $X per ton, rising by 42% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.8%. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for China.

From 2012 to 2021, the rate of growth in terms of prices for China amounted to +4.7% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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