Australia: Strawberry Market 2025

Strawberry Market Size in Australia

The Australian strawberry market dropped modestly to $X in 2022, declining by -2.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption continues to indicate a buoyant expansion. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Strawberry Production in Australia

In value terms, strawberry production shrank modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production continues to indicate a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume increased by 44% against the previous year. Strawberry production peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, the average strawberry yield in Australia dropped modestly to X tons per ha, with a decrease of -3.5% against 2021 figures. Overall, the yield indicated a perceptible increase from 2012 to 2022: its figure increased at an average annual rate of +2.8% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, strawberry yield increased by +30.6% against 2017 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when the yield increased by 26%. The strawberry yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2021, and then fell in the following year. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

The strawberry harvested area in Australia amounted to X ha in 2022, with an increase of 5.6% against the year before. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of +3.6% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the harvested area increased by 23% against the previous year. As a result, the harvested area attained the peak level of X ha. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the strawberry harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Strawberry Exports

Exports from Australia

In 2022, strawberry exports from Australia dropped markedly to X tons, which is down by -18.9% against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a buoyant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by 81% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, strawberry exports reduced to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a resilient increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 66%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Thailand (X tons), Singapore (X tons) and Malaysia (X tons) were the main destinations of strawberry exports from Australia, with a combined 80% share of total exports. New Zealand, Hong Kong SAR, Indonesia, the United Arab Emirates and Kuwait lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 18%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Indonesia (with a CAGR of +171.2%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for strawberry exported from Australia were Thailand ($X), Singapore ($X) and Malaysia ($X), with a combined 82% share of total exports. New Zealand, Hong Kong SAR, Indonesia, the United Arab Emirates and Kuwait lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 16%.

Among the main countries of destination, Indonesia, with a CAGR of +184.5%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to 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 2022, the average strawberry export price amounted to $X per ton, surging by 21% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated a moderate increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, strawberry export price increased by +59.3% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the average export price increased by 31% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Kuwait ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to New Zealand ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Kuwait (+11.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Strawberry Imports

Imports into Australia

In 2022, approx. X tons of strawberries were imported into Australia; rising by 18% against the previous year's figure. Overall, imports, however, showed a abrupt descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 347%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, strawberry imports declined sharply to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a abrupt setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 381%. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Spain (X tons) was the main strawberry supplier to Australia, with a 92% share of total imports. Moreover, strawberry imports from Spain exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, South Korea (X kg), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Spain amounted to +57.4%.

In value terms, Spain ($X) constituted the largest supplier of strawberries to Australia, comprising 70% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by South Korea ($X), with a 22% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Spain amounted to +214.2%.

Import Prices by Country

The average strawberry import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, shrinking by -34.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, posted a pronounced expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the average import price increased by 235% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was South Korea ($X per ton), while the price for Spain stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain (+99.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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