Facts

Local Consumption

Demand for Australian table grapes has seen local production double in the past 10 years – from 65,000 tonnes in 1998 to about 120,000 tonnes today.  About 55% of grapes produced in Australia are consumed domestically.

Grapes are Australia’s Leading Horticulture Export

Fresh table grapes are now Australia’s leading horticulture export, with about 45% of grapes produced in Australia exported to an increasing number of markets around the world.

In the 12 months to June 2009, $189 million worth of table grapes were exported.   This represents more than 20.4% of Australia’s total horticulture exports and a 71% increase in the average volume of grape exports from 2007-2008.

Asia is the primary destination for grapes because of its proximity to Australia. Australia’s reputation for quality grapes that look good and taste terrific, combined with a long season, has also seen increasing volumes of fruit sent to new overseas markets – especially Europe and the Middle East.

Fruit is shipped by air and sea freight depending on demand. For example, Table grapes can be harvested and packed in the Sunraysia region and shipped directly to wholesale markets or supermarket chains in South-East Asia within 14 days.

Australian Table Grapes are the Perfect Snack!

A 100g serving of grapes (the size of a small fist) contains about 65 calories, 230 kilojoules and only 0.1gm of fat, making Australian table grapes the perfect snack to have between meals.  

They taste fresh, sweet and juicy, they’re convenient because there’s no peeling or cutting, you can take them anywhere and store them easily, and they’re a perfect bite size and easy to share.  Plus, they can be added to a whole host of recipes – from delicious summer salads to fruit kebabs.

Munch-A-Bunch-A-Aussie-Grapes – They’re the Best!

Australia has the best quality table grapes in the world and an excellent range of succulent varieties to choose from.

The geographical spread of grape growing regions – from northern Queensland and the Northern Territory to southern Victoria and through Western Australia – means we can enjoy fresh Australian grapes for about seven months of the year from the beginning of November until the end March.

Table grapes have also taken over as the country’s leading horticulture export which is great news for Australian growers and the national economy!