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Fresh Apple Australia Market Overview 2026

HS Code
080810
Last Updated
2026-04-20
Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
  • Australia Fresh Apple market intelligence page includes 0 premium suppliers.
  • 5 sampled export transactions for Australia are summarized.
  • 4 export partner companies and 17 import partner companies are mapped for Fresh Apple in Australia.
  • Wholesale sample entries: 5; farmgate sample entries: 0.
  • 5 export partner countries and 2 import partner countries are ranked.
  • Latest reference year in this page dataset is 2026.
  • Page data last updated on 2026-04-20.

Fresh Apple Export Supplier Intelligence, Price Trends, and Trade Flows in Australia

4 export partner companies are tracked for Fresh Apple in Australia. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to validate exporter coverage, partner quality, and route priorities.
Explore Fresh Apple export intelligence in Australia, including 5 sampled supplier transactions, monthly unit-price ranges, and partner-country trade flow patterns for HS Code 080810.
Scatter points are sampled from 65.9% of the full transaction dataset.

Sample Export Supplier Transaction Records for Fresh Apple in Australia

5 sampled Fresh Apple transactions in Australia include date, origin, and partner-country context to benchmark export prices and supplier trading patterns.
Fresh Apple sampled transaction unit prices by date in Australia: 2025-11-17: 2.12 USD / kg, 2025-11-17: 2.12 USD / kg, 2025-11-17: 1.89 USD / kg, 2025-11-17: 2.00 USD / kg, 2025-11-17: 1.94 USD / kg.
DateReported ProductUnit PriceExporterImporter 
2025-11-17NZ ***** ****** **** ** ********** *** ****** ** ****** **2.12 USD / kg (Australia) (Philippines)
2025-11-17NZ ***** ****** **** ** ********** *** ****** ** ****** **2.12 USD / kg (Australia) (Philippines)
2025-11-17NZ ***** ****** **** ** ************* ***** ** ****** ***1.89 USD / kg (Australia) (Philippines)
2025-11-17NZ ***** ****** **** **** * ******* ***** ******** ** ****** ***2.00 USD / kg (Australia) (Philippines)
2025-11-17NZ ***** ****** ***** **** ******** *** ***** ** ****** ***1.94 USD / kg (Australia) (Philippines)

Top Fresh Apple Export Suppliers and Companies in Australia

Review leading exporter profiles and benchmark them against 4 total export partner companies tracked for Fresh Apple in Australia. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to shortlist sourcing and export partners faster.
(Australia)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-03-20
Employee Size: 51 - 100 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 10M - 50M
Industries: Brokers And Trade AgenciesFood ManufacturingFood WholesalersFood Packaging
Value Chain Roles: TradeLogisticsFood ManufacturingDistribution / Wholesale
(Australia)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-03-20
Employee Size: 101 - 500 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 10M - 50M
Industries: Food ManufacturingFood Services And Drinking PlacesFood Packaging
Value Chain Roles: Food Manufacturing
(Australia)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-03-20
Industries: Food ManufacturingFood Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: Food ManufacturingDistribution / Wholesale
(Australia)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-03-20
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / Wholesale
Australia Export Partner Coverage
4 companies
Total export partner company count is a core signal of Australia export network depth for Fresh Apple.
Exporters and importers can open Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to assess Fresh Apple partner concentration, capacity signals, and trade relevance in Australia.

Annual Export Value, Volume, and Supplier Market Size for Fresh Apple in Australia (HS Code 080810)

Analyze 3 years of Fresh Apple export volume and value in Australia to evaluate supplier market growth, seasonality, and trade volatility.
YearVolumeValue
20242,137,6584,469,904 USD
20232,188,9624,900,971 USD
20222,713,6954,588,090 USD

Top Destination Markets for Fresh Apple Exports from Australia (HS Code 080810) in 2024

For 2024, compare export volume and value across the top 5 destination countries for Fresh Apple exports from Australia.
RankCountryVolumeValue
1Papua New Guinea689,3621,254,168.949 USD
2Hong Kong382,702.3948,507.192 USD
3Thailand255,993565,863.629 USD
4Singapore143,015.4331,350.735 USD
5Malaysia108,381229,056.758 USD

Fresh Apple Import Buyer Intelligence and Price Signals in Australia: Buyers, Demand, and Trade Partners

17 import partner companies are tracked for Fresh Apple in Australia. Exporters and importers can use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to analyze buyer demand, partner density, and downstream channels.
Scatter points are sampled from 75.5% of the full transaction dataset.

Sample Import Transaction and Price Records for Fresh Apple in Australia

5 sampled Fresh Apple import transactions in Australia provide date, origin, and trade-country context to benchmark price levels and demand-side trading patterns.
Fresh Apple sampled import transaction unit prices by date in Australia: 2026-02-25: 1.60 USD / kg, 2026-02-25: 1.30 USD / kg, 2026-02-25: 1.60 USD / kg, 2026-02-24: 1.60 USD / kg, 2026-02-24: 1.30 USD / kg.
DateReported ProductUnit PriceExporterImporterOrigin 
2026-02-25AVA* ***1.60 USD / kg (-) (-)-
2026-02-25AVA* *** *****1.30 USD / kg (-) (-)-
2026-02-25AVA* ***1.60 USD / kg (-) (-)-
2026-02-24AVA* ***1.60 USD / kg (-) (-)-
2026-02-24AVA* *** *****1.30 USD / kg (-) (-)-

Top Fresh Apple Buyers, Importers, and Demand Partners in Australia

Review leading buyer profiles and compare them with 17 total import partner companies tracked for Fresh Apple in Australia. Exporters and importers can use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to evaluate demand-side partner fit.
(Australia)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-03-20
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Trade
(Australia)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-03-20
Industries: Food WholesalersCrop Production
Value Chain Roles: TradeDistribution / Wholesale
(Australia)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-03-20
Employee Size: 1 - 10 Employees
Industries: Online Retail And FulfillmentBrokers And Trade AgenciesBeverage ManufacturingFood PackagingFood Services And Drinking PlacesFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: RetailFood ManufacturingDistribution / WholesaleFarming / Production / Processing / PackingTrade
(Australia)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-03-20
Industries: Crop ProductionFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Farming / Production / Processing / PackingFood ManufacturingTrade
(Australia)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-03-20
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 50M - 100M
Industries: Crop ProductionFood ManufacturingFood PackagingBeverage Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFarming / Production / Processing / PackingFood Manufacturing
(Australia)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-03-20
Employee Size: 1 - 10 Employees
Industries: Land TransportFreight Forwarding And IntermodalFood WholesalersAir Transport
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleLogisticsTrade
Australia Import Partner Coverage
17 companies
Import partner company count highlights demand-side visibility for Fresh Apple in Australia.
Use Supply Chain Intelligence analytics and company profiles to identify active Fresh Apple importers, distributors, and buyer networks in Australia.

Annual Import Value, Volume, and Demand Size for Fresh Apple in Australia (HS Code 080810)

Track 3 years of Fresh Apple import volume and value in Australia to assess demand growth and market momentum.
YearVolumeValue
20241,037,8552,220,846 USD
20231,063,3402,088,468 USD
2022818,0661,824,366 USD

Top Origin Supplier Countries Supplying Fresh Apple to Australia (HS Code 080810) in 2024

For 2024, compare import volume and value across the top 2 origin supplier countries supplying Fresh Apple to Australia.
RankCountryVolumeValue
1China1,037,752.82,220,128.611 USD
2Vietnam102716.926 USD

Fresh Apple Wholesale Supplier Price Trends in Australia

Track Fresh Apple wholesale supplier price benchmarks and recent export price updates in Australia.

Historical Fresh Apple Wholesale Supplier Prices in Australia (USD/kg)

Yearly average, lower, and upper Fresh Apple wholesale prices with YoY changes provide benchmark data for supplier pricing and export competitiveness in Australia.
Fresh Apple yearly average wholesale prices in Australia: 2023: 3.61 USD / kg, 2024: 3.66 USD / kg, 2025: 3.96 USD / kg, 2026: 4.28 USD / kg.
YearAverage Unit PriceLower Unit PriceUpper Unit PriceYoY Change
20233.61 USD / kg2.85 USD / kg5.06 USD / kg-
20243.66 USD / kg2.80 USD / kg5.39 USD / kg-
20253.96 USD / kg2.79 USD / kg5.66 USD / kg-
20264.28 USD / kg4.18 USD / kg4.37 USD / kg-

Latest Fresh Apple Wholesale Export Price Updates in Australia

Use the latest 5 updates to check current Fresh Apple wholesale export price points and origin-level changes in Australia.
Fresh Apple latest wholesale updates by date in Australia: 2026-01-01: 17.11 USD / kg, 2025-09-01: 17.15 USD / kg, 2025-09-01: 32.33 USD / kg, 2025-06-01: 30.48 USD / kg, 2025-02-01: 27.73 USD / kg.
DateEntry NameUnit Price (USD)Origin Country 
2026-01-01APP************ **** *********** * ******* ********17.11 USD / kg-
2025-09-01APP************ *********** ******* * ******* ********17.15 USD / kg-
2025-09-01APP************ *********** ******* * ******* ********32.33 USD / kg-
2025-06-01APP************ ***** * ******* ********30.48 USD / kg-
2025-02-01APP************ ***** ****** * ******* ********27.73 USD / kg-

Classification

Product TypeRaw Material
Product FormFresh
Industry PositionPrimary Agricultural Product

Raw Material

Market

Fresh apples are produced across Australia, with major growing regions including Stanthorpe (Queensland), Orange and Batlow (New South Wales), the Goulburn Valley/Yarra Valley/southern Victoria (Victoria), the Huon and Tamar Valleys (Tasmania), the Adelaide Hills (South Australia), and the Perth Hills/Donnybrook/Manjimup (Western Australia). The market is primarily domestically oriented, with year-round retail availability supported by cold storage, controlled-atmosphere storage, and SmartFresh practices. Pink Lady™ (Cripps Pink), bred in Western Australia, is a signature club variety associated with the Australian industry, alongside widely grown varieties such as Gala and Granny Smith. Australia maintains strict biosecurity settings for pome fruit, and an incursion of exotic diseases such as fire blight would be highly disruptive to production and trade.
Market RoleDomestic consumption market with significant production; minor exporter
Domestic RoleCore fresh-fruit category for domestic retail and wholesale channels, supported by long-term storage to supply out of harvest season
SeasonalitySome varieties are available year-round through long-term cold storage, including controlled-atmosphere storage; new-season supply is variety- and region-dependent.

Specification

Primary VarietyPink Lady / Cripps Pink
Secondary Variety
  • Gala (including Royal Gala)
  • Granny Smith
Packaging
  • For imports, packaging and labeling requirements (e.g., secure packaging and specified package markings) are defined in BICON and vary by origin and destination pathway.

Supply Chain

Value Chain
  • Orchard harvest → packhouse grading/packing → cold storage (regular atmosphere or controlled atmosphere; SmartFresh may be used) → domestic wholesale/retail distribution and/or export logistics → retailer distribution centres
Temperature
  • Regular-atmosphere (cold) storage in Australia is used for short-term holding, with cool-room temperature management around 1°C and high humidity described by APAL.
Atmosphere Control
  • Controlled-atmosphere storage is used in Australia to slow ripening by adjusting oxygen and carbon dioxide levels, supporting medium- to long-term storage.
  • SmartFresh can be used in both regular-atmosphere and controlled-atmosphere cool rooms to help manage ripening conditions.
Shelf Life
  • APAL describes controlled-atmosphere storage enabling storage periods up to 12 months, depending on variety and storage program.
Freight IntensityMedium
Transport ModeMultimodal

Risks

Biosecurity HighFire blight is an exotic-to-Australia bacterial disease of pome fruit with no cure; an incursion would trigger major orchard impacts and likely severe domestic movement and trade disruptions for apples.Maintain strict on-farm biosecurity and surveillance, and ensure import programs follow DAFF biosecurity rules (including BICON pathway requirements) to reduce introduction risk.
Regulatory Compliance HighImport conditions for fresh apples vary by origin and destination pathway in BICON; missing or incorrect phytosanitary certification, treatments, or packaging/labeling declarations can lead to border delays, treatment directions, re-export, or destruction outcomes.Run a pre-shipment compliance check against the exact BICON pathway; ensure phytosanitary certificate statements and package markings match BICON requirements for the consignment.
Climate MediumAustralian apple production is exposed to climate variability and extreme events; adverse seasons can reduce volumes and disrupt supply continuity and pricing.Diversify sourcing across producing regions and use storage planning (RA/CA/SmartFresh) to smooth seasonal availability where possible.
Labor And Social Compliance MediumWorkplace-law non-compliance risks in the horticulture sector (including labour-hire providers) can create operational, reputational, and buyer-audit risks for apple supply chains.Use audited labour-hire providers, implement documented time-and-wages records, and align pay practices with Fair Work Ombudsman guidance (including piece-rate rules where used).
Logistics MediumCold-chain breaks during storage or refrigerated transport can reduce quality and increase shrink; refrigerated logistics cost volatility can also affect margin for long-distance distribution and export programs.Implement temperature monitoring across storage/transport and contract refrigerated logistics capacity in advance for peak movement periods.
Sustainability
  • Retail and export programs may require documented good agricultural practice and assurance (e.g., Freshcare programs) covering on-farm practices and supply-chain controls.
Labor & Social
  • Horticulture-sector labour compliance risk (including labour-hire arrangements) is a known enforcement focus in Australia, with documented non-compliance hotspots.
  • Piece-rate arrangements are used in horticulture and require correct setup, recordkeeping, and meeting minimum wage guarantees under the Horticulture Award framework.
Standards
  • Freshcare Food Safety & Quality Standard (FSQ) (GAP and HACCP-based requirements with third-party auditing; positioned as widely recognised in Australian domestic market supply chains)

FAQ

Where are the main apple-growing regions in Australia?APAL identifies major apple-growing areas including Stanthorpe (Queensland); Orange and Batlow (New South Wales); the Goulburn Valley, Yarra Valley and southern Victoria (Victoria); the Huon and Tamar Valleys (Tasmania); the Adelaide Hills (South Australia); and the Perth Hills, Donnybrook and Manjimup (Western Australia).
How does Australia supply fresh apples outside the harvest season?APAL describes three main approaches used in Australia: regular-atmosphere cold storage, controlled-atmosphere storage (which adjusts oxygen and carbon dioxide to slow ripening), and SmartFresh used within cool rooms to help manage ripening conditions. Controlled-atmosphere storage is described as supporting longer-term storage programs, including up to 12 months depending on the storage plan.
What documents are commonly required to import fresh apples into Australia?DAFF’s BICON system sets the pathway-specific import conditions for fresh apples. For many pathways, an official phytosanitary certificate issued by the exporting country’s plant authority is required, and it may need specific additional declarations and orchard/packing-house identifiers as specified for that pathway.

Sources

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