Australia’s improving capacity to meet its own fresh fruit demand is reflected in a significant decline in fruit imports over the last four years. Import volumes dropped from 105,637 tonnes in FY2021 to 59,622 tonnes in FY2024—a 43.5% reduction. This decline reflects domestic production reinforcing Australia’s increasing self-sufficiency in fruit supply.
- Avocados: Avocado imports have experienced the sharpest drop, falling from 28,027 tonnes in FY2021 to just 2,966 tonnes in FY2024.
- Citrus and Table Grapes: Imports of citrus have decreased from 25,359 tonnes to 13,120 tonnes during this period. Similarly, table grape imports have halved from 12,033 tonnes in FY2021 to 5,817 tonnes in FY2024.
- Kiwifruit: Kiwifruit imports remain steady, dropping only slightly from 23,725 tonnes in FY2021 to 23,122 tonnes in FY2024.
Overall, the nearly 50% reduction in fruit imports underscores Australia’s growing ability to meet its own fresh fruit consumption needs. However, niche and seasonal demands keep certain categories reliant on imports, such as kiwifruit and pears. It is also likely that the biennial bearing of avocados may require imported support in down years.
Staying informed about these trends and understanding how local production windows can compete with imports or enable new export markets is essential for informing quality business plans. Freshlogic’s comprehensive data and insights can provide clarity across the supply chain, helping clients make informed decisions based on real-time market insights.
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