How Is the Value Chain Formed in Australia?

Timeline

• July/August: Retail buyers who are experienced in buying directly from growers will reach out to book volumes
• Will tell growers what volumes of what colors for what weeks
• November: Other buyers who work with importers or aren’t very familiar with buying direct will buy via spot deals
  

• November: Exports Start

• Table grapes can be picked, packed and air freighted to Asian markets within 48–60 hours of harvest or within 12-20 days of harvest by sea in refrigerated containers