Australia Remains the Top Macadamia Kernel Exporter to Japan

Australia has been the unchallenged leader in Macadamia Kernel exports to Japan since 2014. Recently, South Africa has been increasing its exports to Japan by taking advantage of its low prices. Last year, the unit price per kg of South African macadamia kernel was 15 points lower than Australia's. However, due to global inflation, South Africa's macadamia price increased from USD 13.2/kg in 2021 to USD 13.7/kg this year. Despite the inflation, Australia's macadamia price to Japan decreased from USD 15.1/kg in 2021 to USD 14.7/kg this year, ensuring Australia's position remained unthreatened in the Japanese macadamia export market.