Australia: Persimmon Market 2025

Persimmon Market Size in Australia

In 2021, the Australian persimmon market decreased by -0.3% to $X, falling for the second consecutive year after four years of growth. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.3% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Persimmon Production in Australia

In value terms, persimmon production reduced to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, the total production indicated a notable expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.5% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production increased by +56.4% against 2015 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 38%. Persimmon production peaked at $X in 2020, and then shrank in the following year.

The average yield of persimmons in Australia declined to X tons per ha in 2021, leveling off at 2020. Over the period under review, the yield, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 1.8%. The persimmon yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, 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.

The persimmon harvested area in Australia stood at X ha in 2021, therefore, remained relatively stable against the year before. In general, the harvested area showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 2.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to persimmon production reached the peak figure at X ha in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Persimmon Exports

Exports from Australia

In 2021, exports of persimmons from Australia skyrocketed to X tons, rising by 30% against 2020. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a deep contraction. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, persimmon exports soared to $X in 2021. Overall, exports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 57%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Singapore (X tons), Malaysia (X tons) and Hong Kong SAR (X tons) were the main destinations of persimmon exports from Australia, together accounting for 82% of total exports. These countries were followed by the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Indonesia, Brunei Darussalam and Thailand, which together accounted for a further 16%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were in Qatar (with a CAGR of +125.5%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for persimmon exported from Australia were Singapore ($X), Malaysia ($X) and Hong Kong SAR ($X), together comprising 76% of total exports. These countries were followed by Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, Indonesia, Brunei Darussalam and Thailand, which together accounted for a further 20%.

Among the main countries of destination, Qatar, with a CAGR of +137.6%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average persimmon export price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 20% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated buoyant growth from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +5.9% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, persimmon export price increased by +90.4% against 2015 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the average export price increased by 35%. The export price peaked in 2021 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Qatar ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Malaysia ($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 Indonesia (+6.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Persimmon Imports

Imports into Australia

In 2021, the amount of persimmons imported into Australia surged to X tons, growing by 24% on 2020 figures. Overall, imports, however, showed a noticeable shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when imports increased by 59%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, persimmon imports surged to $X in 2021. In general, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Imports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, New Zealand (X tons) was the main supplier of persimmon to Australia, accounting for a approx. 100% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from New Zealand amounted to -2.5%.

In value terms, New Zealand ($X) constituted the largest supplier of persimmon to Australia.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from New Zealand was relatively modest.

Import Prices by Country

The average persimmon import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, growing by 18% against the previous year. Over the last nine-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.0%. As a result, import price attained 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 New Zealand.

From 2012 to 2021, the rate of growth in terms of prices for New Zealand amounted to +3.0% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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