Australia has achieved its second-best table grape season on record, according to a new research report by agribusiness banking specialist Rabobank.<\/p>\n
In the report,\u00a0Table grape update 2025, the bank\u2019s RaboResearch division found Australia produced over 230,000 metric tonnes of the fruit in 2024\/25 \u2013 a 20 per cent increase from the 2023\/24 season.<\/p>\n
RaboResearch analyst Pia Piggott said the jump in production was thanks to higher yields and younger vineyards reaching full maturity.<\/p>\n
Ms Piggott said Australian domestic consumption of table grapes (grapes grown for fresh consumption) rose by 11 per cent in the latest season, while exports reached a five-year high of 148,300 metric tonnes.<\/p>\n
\u201cExports of Australian table grapes to China grew by 36 per cent, to 53,000 metric tonnes \u2013 although this remains nine per cent below the averages of the late 2010s,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n
Other markets for Australian table grapes, including South Korea, the Philippines and New Zealand, showed stronger growth than Japan, Vietnam and Thailand, Ms Piggott said.<\/p>\n
Looking ahead, she said, there is optimism for the 2025\/26 season as new planting areas enter full production and a neutral El Nino outlook supports stable yields.<\/p>\n
\u201cAnd lower shipping costs, a favourable market window in China and strong demand across Asia could lead to improved returns for Australian growers,\u201d Ms Piggott said.<\/p>\n
Global trade<\/p>\n
The Rabobank report found a significant shift within the global table grape industry, with Peru overtaking Chile to become the world’s leading exporter, while China is rapidly positioning itself as a formidable contender.<\/p>\n
Report lead author, RaboResearch fresh produce senior analyst Gonzalo\u00a0Salinas\u00a0<\/a>said with China’s exports projected to exceed 100 million boxes, the global landscape is poised for transformation by the end of the decade. \u201cThis development opens up new avenues for market diversification and strategic growth, particularly in Southeast Asia,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n Rapid growth<\/p>\n Mr Salinas said Peru’s rise to the top of the global table grape export market marks a pivotal moment for the industry. \u201cThis achievement is underscored by the robust growth in global exports, which reached an unprecedented 4.6 million metric tonnes in 2024\/25. Peru’s success reflects the sector’s evolving competitiveness and highlights the potential for strategic repositioning among leading exporters,\u201d he said.<\/a><\/p>\n Meanwhile, Mr Salinas said, China is emerging as a key player, with its exports fuelling both supply and demand across Southeast Asia. \u201cDriven by a rising middle class and shifting consumer preferences, China’s influence is reshaping the global table grape market. As China becomes more self-sufficient, it relies less on imports, further solidifying its position in the industry.\u201d<\/p>\n US and Mexico<\/p>\n Mr Salinas said, in North America, US table grape exports are stabilising, with notable growth in markets such as Mexico.<\/p>\n \u201cThis growth is supported by retail expansion and promotional efforts, which have boosted demand. Mexico’s table grape industry remains resilient, benefiting from steady demand in both the US and domestic markets,\u201d he said. \u201cDespite previous weather disruptions, South American exports have rebounded, reaching a record 1.3 million metric tonnes, setting the stage for continued growth in 2025\/26.\u201d<\/p>\n EU and US<\/p>\n The Rabobank report said the European Union and the United States continue to dominate as the largest importers of table grapes, accounting for 43 per cent of global volume.<\/p>\n \u201cOver the past decade, imports in these markets have grown steadily at an annual rate of two per cent. In the US, per capita consumption is on the rise, averaging 8.2 pounds per person per year over the past 10 years, with projections to reach a record nine pounds (3.7 kilograms) in 2025\/26,\u201d it said.<\/p>\n Southeast Asia<\/p>\n \u201cAs China becomes more self-sufficient,\u201d Mr Salinas said, \u201cSoutheast Asia is emerging as an attractive alternative for market diversification across the industry.<\/p>\n \u201cThe region’s growing demand presents untapped opportunities for exporters seeking strategic growth in new destinations,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Australia has achieved its second-best table grape season on record, according to a new research report by agribusiness banking specialist Rabobank. In the report,\u00a0Table grape […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":32167,"comment_status":"close","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[10],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-32165","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-australia"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/seasiaonline.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/32165","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/seasiaonline.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/seasiaonline.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/seasiaonline.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/seasiaonline.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=32165"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/seasiaonline.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/32165\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":32166,"href":"https:\/\/seasiaonline.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/32165\/revisions\/32166"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/seasiaonline.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/32167"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/seasiaonline.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=32165"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/seasiaonline.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=32165"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/seasiaonline.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=32165"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}