Australia: Market for Raspberries, Blackberries, Blueberries, and Cranberries 2024

Market Size for Raspberries, Blackberries, Blueberries, and Cranberries in Australia

The Australian market for raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, and cranberries reduced modestly to $X in 2022, waning by -4.2% against the previous year. Overall, the total consumption indicated a resilient expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +8.0% 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 -4.7% against 2020 indices. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Raspberries, Blackberries, Blueberries, and Cranberries in Australia

In value terms, raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry production stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, saw buoyant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the production volume increased by 63% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the average raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry yield in Australia reached X tons per ha, almost unchanged from the year before. Overall, the yield, however, recorded a slight reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the yield increased by 3.9%. Over the period under review, the average raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry yield hit record highs at X tons per ha in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, 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.

The raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry harvested area in Australia dropped to X ha in 2022, which is down by -6.5% on the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the harvested area, however, enjoyed buoyant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the harvested area increased by 42%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry production reached the maximum at X ha in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.

Exports of Raspberries, Blackberries, Blueberries, and Cranberries

Exports from Australia

Raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry exports from Australia fell sharply to X tons in 2022, reducing by -30.2% against the previous year. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 220% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2021, and then dropped rapidly in the following year.

In value terms, raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry exports stood at $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, enjoyed a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 208%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Hong Kong SAR (X tons), Singapore (X tons) and Indonesia (X tons) were the main destinations of raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry exports from Australia, with a combined 94% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Indonesia (with a CAGR of +47.1%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Hong Kong SAR ($X) remains the key foreign market for raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, and cranberries exports from Australia, comprising 56% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Singapore ($X), with a 27% share of total exports. It was followed by Indonesia, with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Hong Kong SAR totaled +29.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Singapore (+26.5% per year) and Indonesia (+56.5% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, and cranberries stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by 44% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated prominent growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +6.0% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry export price increased by +25.7% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average export price increased by 54%. The export price peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the highest price was recorded for prices to Indonesia ($X per ton) and Thailand ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Singapore ($X per ton) and Hong Kong SAR ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Indonesia (+6.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Raspberries, Blackberries, Blueberries, and Cranberries

Imports into Australia

After three years of growth, purchases abroad of raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, and cranberries decreased by -51% to X tons in 2022. Overall, imports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 55% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons, and then plummeted in the following year.

In value terms, raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry imports declined sharply to $X in 2022. In general, total imports indicated a strong 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, imports decreased by -15.9% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by 49% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, New Zealand (X tons) was the main raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry supplier to Australia, accounting for a approx. 100% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from New Zealand was relatively modest.

In value terms, New Zealand ($X) constituted the largest supplier of raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, and cranberries to Australia.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from New Zealand stood at +5.4%.

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, and cranberries stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by 72% against the previous year. In general, the import price posted a tangible increase. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for New Zealand amounted to +4.6% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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