Australia's summerfruit industry, encompassing peaches, nectarines, apricots and plums, is becoming increasingly export oriented, driven by demand from Asian and Middle Eastern markets.

Proximity to Asia allows for lower freight costs and quicker access to fresh markets, enhancing the appeal of Australian summerfruit. Additionally, counter seasonal availability increases demand in Asian markets. In 2021, exports were valued over $92 million, with close to 21,000 tonnes exported, representing nearly 17% of total production volume.

Summerfruit is produced in approximately 26 regions across Australia and is available from October to April each year. Enriched with essential vitamins A, C, and E, along with dietary fiber and potassium, Australian peaches, nectarines, plums, and apricots are renowned for their quality, thanks to advanced horticultural practices and dedicated growers. The warm climate and hot, dry summers in Australia result in sweeter, juicier summer stonefruit.

Australian summerfruit exports to top 10 markets (by volume in tonnage, year ending March 2024)

1. China – 12,279
2. Singapore – 2,605
3. Hong Kong – 1,261
4. Malaysia – 939
5. United Arab Emirates – 905
6. Canada – 601
7. Indonesia – 549
8. Saudi Arabia – 375
9. Qatar – 248
10. Kuwait – 212

Countries that Australia has market access for summerfruit 

Data from Micor

Related R&D projects

• India supply chain mapping (ST23004)
• Asia Fruit Logistica 2024
• Summerfruit market access and trade development project (SF19000)
• Serviced supply chains II (AM21000)
• Fresh and Secure Trade Alliance (FASTA) (AM22000)
• Emerging trends on non-tariff measures in the horticulture sector (AM22001)
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