Australia: Currant And Gooseberry Market 2025

Currant And Gooseberry Market Size in Australia

The Australian currant and gooseberry market dropped slightly to $X in 2021, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. Overall, consumption saw a noticeable descent. Currant and gooseberry consumption peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Currant And Gooseberry Production in Australia

In value terms, currant and gooseberry production totaled $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, the total production indicated a temperate increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.2% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production decreased by -26.1% against 2017 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the production volume increased by 33%. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

In 2021, the average currant and gooseberry yield in Australia declined modestly to X tons per ha, almost unchanged from the previous year. Over the period under review, the yield recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when the yield increased by 4.6%. Over the period under review, the average currant and gooseberry yield hit record highs at X tons per ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the yield remained at a 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 currants and gooseberries were harvested in Australia; remaining relatively unchanged against the year before. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of +2.0% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 41%. The currant and gooseberry harvested area peaked at X ha in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Currant And Gooseberry Exports

Exports from Australia

In 2021, currant and gooseberry exports from Australia expanded to X tons, increasing by 2% against 2020 figures. Overall, exports continue to indicate a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by 98%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, currant and gooseberry exports amounted to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports posted a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by 170% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Qatar (X tons) was the main destination for currant and gooseberry exports from Australia, with a 66% share of total exports. Moreover, currant and gooseberry exports to Qatar exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Kuwait (X tons), twofold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Qatar totaled +29.1%.

In value terms, the largest markets for currant and gooseberry exported from Australia were Qatar ($X) and Kuwait ($X).

Kuwait, with a CAGR of +101.7%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average currant and gooseberry export price amounted to $X per ton, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, saw a noticeable downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 an increase of 38% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2018 to 2021, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major external markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Kuwait ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Qatar amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Qatar (-0.9%).

Currant And Gooseberry Imports

Imports into Australia

In 2021, approx. X kg of currants and gooseberries were imported into Australia; with a decrease of -89.1% against the previous year's figure. In general, imports showed a deep contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 599%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons, and then reduced notably in the following year.

In value terms, currant and gooseberry imports contracted dramatically to $X in 2021. Overall, imports continue to indicate a noticeable decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 1,034% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X, and then declined remarkably in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2021, India (X kg) was the main supplier of currant and gooseberry to Australia, with a 98% share of total imports. It was followed by Taiwan (Chinese) (X kg), with a 2% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from India stood at -10.2%.

In value terms, India ($X) constituted the largest supplier of currant and gooseberry to Australia, comprising 97% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Taiwan (Chinese) ($X), with a 3.3% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from India amounted to -4.7%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average currant and gooseberry import price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 20% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated resilient growth from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +5.7% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, currant and gooseberry import price increased by +98.9% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the average import price increased by 62% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Taiwan (Chinese) ($X per ton), while the price for India totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Taiwan (Chinese) (+13.1%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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