Australia’s stone fruit output expected to rebound in 2024/25

Published 2024년 9월 24일

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The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Foreign Agricultural Service forecasts an increase in Australia's stone fruit production for the 2024/25 season due to favorable weather. Cherry production is expected to reach 20,000 metric tons, a 17% rise over the past five seasons' average, with exports projected at 5,000 metric tons. Key markets for Australian cherries include Hong Kong, Vietnam, Singapore, Taiwan, and mainland China. Peach and nectarine production is anticipated to grow to 90,000 metric tons, with exports increasing to 14,000 metric tons. Mainland China, a major market for these fruits, prefers white-fleshed varieties, prompting Australian growers to adapt their practices accordingly.

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According to the Australia: Stone Fruit Annual report recently released by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Foreign Agricultural Service, Australia’s stone fruit production in the 2024/25 season is expected to increase owing to more favorable weather conditions. Australia’s cherry production in the 2024/25 season is projected to reach 20,000 metric tons, up from the revised estimate of 18,500 metric tons for the 2023/24 season. This forecast represents a 17% increase over the average production of the past five seasons and an 8% increase compared with the previous season. Australian cherry exports are primarily concentrated from November to March, with the export volume for the 2023/24 season estimated at 4,000 metric tons. For the 2024/25 season, exports of fresh cherries are expected to rise to 5,000 metric tons, making it the second highest on record. While recent harvests have been affected by rain that has impacted cherry quality, improvements in weather conditions are ...

Source: Producereport