Australian Apples Open China Market, Expected to Enter China in May Next Year
Published 2025년 7월 18일
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According to Australian media reports, both parties have signed protocols regarding apple exports from the Australian mainland to China and Chinese red dates exports to Australia. Additionally, although Australian blueberries have not yet been granted market access, China has agreed to prioritize negotiations on this matter.
Previously, due to concerns about fruit fly issues, China had only permitted apple exports from Tasmania since 2010. Currently, China is Australia's largest agricultural, forestry, and fishery product export market, with exports reaching 16 billion Australian dollars in 2024. The Australian apple industry is one of the country's largest horticultural industries.
In the 2023/24 growing season, Australian apple production exceeded 680 million Australian dollars, with output approaching 300,000 tons, with 90% of production coming from the mainland region. While some growers hope to export immediately after harvesting in February next year, most will need to adjust varieties and quality, with exports expected to commence from May next year.
Australia has cultivated well-known apple varieties like Pink Lady, Bravo, and currently primarily grows Pink Lady, Royal Gala, Granny Smith, Fuji, and Red Delicious varieties.
Australian apples have long relied on the domestic market and are highly concentrated within the Coles and Woolworths supermarket systems, with extremely low bargaining power. After signing the protocol, Australian apple growers have gained an excellent opportunity to break free from supermarket giants.
Western Australian apple growers have announced plans to export Bravo variety apples to China next year, under the brand name Soluna. This variety features a deep purple skin and white flesh, with crisp texture, a refreshing taste, and a slightly sweet, mildly acidic flavor. Commercial cultivation began in Manjimup eight years ago. The Soluna apple has recently focused on expanding export markets, particularly in the Middle East and Asian regions.
Previously, due to concerns about fruit fly issues, China had only permitted apple exports from Tasmania since 2010. Currently, China is Australia's largest agricultural, forestry, and fishery product export market, with exports reaching 16 billion Australian dollars in 2024. The Australian apple industry is one of the country's largest horticultural industries.
In the 2023/24 growing season, Australian apple production exceeded 680 million Australian dollars, with output approaching 300,000 tons, with 90% of production coming from the mainland region. While some growers hope to export immediately after harvesting in February next year, most will need to adjust varieties and quality, with exports expected to commence from May next year.
Australia has cultivated well-known apple varieties like Pink Lady, Bravo, and currently primarily grows Pink Lady, Royal Gala, Granny Smith, Fuji, and Red Delicious varieties.
Australian apples have long relied on the domestic market and are highly concentrated within the Coles and Woolworths supermarket systems, with extremely low bargaining power. After signing the protocol, Australian apple growers have gained an excellent opportunity to break free from supermarket giants.
Western Australian apple growers have announced plans to export Bravo variety apples to China next year, under the brand name Soluna. This variety features a deep purple skin and white flesh, with crisp texture, a refreshing taste, and a slightly sweet, mildly acidic flavor. Commercial cultivation began in Manjimup eight years ago. The Soluna apple has recently focused on expanding export markets, particularly in the Middle East and Asian regions.
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According to Australian media reports, both parties have signed protocols regarding apple exports from the Australian mainland to China and Chinese red dates exports to Australia. Additionally, although Australian blueberries have not yet been granted market access, China has agreed to prioritize negotiations on this matter. Previously, due to concerns about fruit fly issues, China had only permitted apple exports from Tasmania since 2010. Currently, China is Australia's largest agricultural, forestry, and fishery product export market, with exports reaching 16 billion Australian dollars in 2024. The Australian apple industry is one of the country's largest horticultural industries. In the 2023/24 growing season, Australian apple production exceeded 680 million Australian dollars, with output approaching 300,000 tons, with 90% of production coming from the mainland region. While some growers hope to begin exports immediately after harvesting in February, most will need to adjust ...
Source: Foodmate
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