Grape has exceeded half a billion AUD
Australia
Monday 02 September 2019
FJ
Australian grape exports are expected to reach AUD $ 600 million for the entire season (Photo: australiangrapes.com.au).
Australian exports of grapes in Asia exceed AUD 500 million (US $ 336.8 million). Grapes are the first Australian product to achieve this performance.
The export season for grapes in Australia is coming to an end but has already reached half a billion Australian dollars (336.8 million USD). According to the Australian Table Grape Association, this performance is due to increased production, with new varieties and improved techniques producing higher quality fruits.
The Australian Trable Grape Association plans to end the season at around A $ 600 million ($ 404.2 million).
Asia is the main export market for Australian grapes and each country has increased: China + 36%, Indonesia + 38%, Japan + 22%, Vietnam + 69%, Taiwan + 36% and Korea + 317% .
source : sunraysiadaily.com.au, australiangrapes.com.au