IFAM helps lychee exporters from Australia reach US markets

Published 2022년 2월 9일

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The Australian lychee industry has seen sustained growth in interest from the US market and has benefited from the Australian Government's International Freight Assistance Mechanism (IFAM), which has helped maintain trans-Pacific supply chains. With over 250 growers and a six-month production season, the industry is set to expand by up to 20% due to new plantings, driven by high prices and interest from the US. IFAM has been crucial for connecting Australian ports to international destinations, supporting the aviation sector and maintaining Australia's reputation as a reliable global trading partner. This is expected to further boost the lychee industry's growth post-COVID-19.

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9 February 2022 Sustained interest from US markets has helped Australia’s lychee industry weather the COVID-19 storm. Meanwhile, the Australian Government’s International Freight Assistance Mechanism (IFAM) has helped maintain trans-Pacific supply chains. In this case study, President of the Australian Lychee Growers Association, Derek Foley reports: strong demand for lychees from North America how IFAM kept airfreight lanes open to existing markets. For more information about freight assistance, visit the IFAM homepage. There are more than 250 lychee growers in Australia. Farms are located from Cooktown in the far north of Queensland to Coffs Harbour in New South Wales. The high quality of premium Australian lychees means they are popular in global markets. Reliable supply is also a factor in global demand. Australia has the world’s longest production season. It runs for six months from October and March. Australia’s lychee industry is set for growth. New plantings will likely ...

Source: Austrade