Australian table grapes see success in exports to Asia
Fresh Grape
Fruits
Australia
Published May 23, 2023
Tridge summary
Australian table grapes are seeing success in Asian markets, driven by higher production, strategic investments and greater demand for new seedless varieties.
Original content
According to a recent report by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Foreign Agricultural Service, the Australian table grape sector has made significant progress in the past 10 years, with output increasing by over one-third and exports growing by 50%. In particular, China has been the largest overseas market for Australian table grapes since the 2015/16 season. Despite the sector experiencing decreased production and exports for two consecutive years due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, investments in vineyards prior to and during the pandemic have propelled the long-term development of the industry. Currently, Australia is on par with Egypt and the European Union in terms of table grape export volume and is able to compete with other Southern Hemisphere table grape suppliers in Asian markets, making Australia a key player in the international table grape market. As with other major table grape producers in the Southern Hemisphere, exports are a primary driving force ...
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