Australia: Strawberry Market 2024

Strawberry Market Size in Australia

The Australian strawberry market declined slightly to $X in 2022, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, saw a resilient expansion. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Strawberry Production in Australia

In value terms, strawberry production fell modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, the total production indicated a strong expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production decreased by X% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when the production volume increased by X% 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 yield of strawberries in Australia fell to X tons per ha, remaining constant against the previous year's figure. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the average strawberry 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 2022, approx. X ha of strawberries were harvested in Australia; waning by X% compared with the previous year. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X%. As a result, the harvested area reached the peak level of X ha. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the strawberry harvested area failed to regain momentum.

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Strawberry Exports

Exports from Australia

In 2022, strawberry exports from Australia fell markedly to X tons, dropping by X% on the year before. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, strawberry exports contracted modestly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X%. 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, together comprising X% of total exports. New Zealand, Hong Kong SAR, Indonesia, the United Arab Emirates and Kuwait lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

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 X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

Among the main countries of destination, Indonesia, with a CAGR of X%, recorded 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

The average strawberry export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by X% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated a moderate increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% 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 X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. The export price peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external 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 (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Strawberry Imports

Imports into Australia

In 2022, the amount of strawberries imported into Australia skyrocketed to X tons, increasing by X% on the year before. Overall, imports, however, showed a abrupt setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when imports increased by X%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, strawberry imports dropped rapidly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a abrupt setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Spain (X tons) was the main strawberry supplier to Australia, with a X% 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 rate of growth in terms of volume from Spain stood at X%.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Spain amounted to X%.

Import Prices by Country

The average strawberry import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, enjoyed a measured increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was South Korea ($X per ton), while the price for Spain totaled $X per ton.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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