Table grapes import in Australia saw notable fluctuations over the past decade with a peak in 2014 at 17.8 thousand metric tons and a significant dip to 10 thousand metric tons in 2021. The import value stood at 12.37 thousand metric tons in 2023. After a 50% increase from 2021 to 2022, there was a noticeable decline of 17.53% in 2023. The five-year CAGR showed an average decline of -5.01%. For the next five years, a gradual decrease in imports is anticipated, with a forecasted CAGR of -3.33%, bringing the value down to around 10.04 thousand metric tons by 2028.
Future trends to watch for:
• Changes in domestic production levels impacting import needs
• Shifts in consumer preferences towards local produce
• Trade policies that could affect import costs and volumes
• Climatic conditions affecting both local and global grape production
• Economic factors influencing purchasing power and demand
