Australia: Candied Fruit Market 2025

Candied Fruit Market Size in Australia

In 2021, after three years of decline, there was growth in the Australian candied fruit market, when its value increased by 2.4% to $X. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated moderate growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.0% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption decreased by -36.5% against 2017 indices. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Candied Fruit Production in Australia

In value terms, candied fruit production rose to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, showed a abrupt setback. Candied fruit production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Candied Fruit Exports

Exports from Australia

In 2021, overseas shipments of candied fruits were finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2017, thus ending a three-year declining trend. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a deep setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when exports increased by 43% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, candied fruit exports expanded rapidly to $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when exports increased by 35%. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The UK (X tons), the United States (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main destinations of candied fruit exports from Australia, together comprising 82% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by the UK (with a CAGR of +7.0%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, the UK ($X), the United States ($X) and Germany ($X) were the largest markets for candied fruit exported from Australia worldwide, with a combined 82% share of total exports.

The UK, with a CAGR of +4.9%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average candied fruit export price amounted to $X per ton, surging by 7.7% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, showed a mild contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the average export price increased by 17%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was Canada ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Italy ($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 Italy (+3.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Candied Fruit Imports

Imports into Australia

In 2021, supplies from abroad of candied fruits decreased by -0.4% to X tons, falling for the fifth year in a row after three years of growth. Over the period under review, imports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 76%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, candied fruit imports totaled $X in 2021. In general, imports, however, saw temperate growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by 86%. Imports peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

The United States (X tons), Italy (X tons) and Thailand (X tons) were the main suppliers of candied fruit imports to Australia, together accounting for 61% of total imports. China, Fiji, the Netherlands, Spain, the UK, India, the Philippines, Greece, France and Iran lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 34%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were in the UK (with a CAGR of +55.4%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest candied fruit suppliers to Australia were Thailand ($X), the United States ($X) and Italy ($X), together accounting for 60% of total imports. These countries were followed by China, Fiji, the UK, Spain, India, France, Greece, the Netherlands, the Philippines and Iran, which together accounted for a further 35%.

The UK, with a CAGR of +66.6%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average candied fruit import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, with an increase of 1.8% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated measured growth from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.3% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of 23% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of origin: the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per ton), while the price for Iran ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the UK (+7.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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