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Australia has a strong history of exporting to Canada, particularly in the period before northern hemisphere pears become readily available. Click on this link to the Austrade Canada website for a general overview of the market, opportunities, tariffs and standards.

Importing Country Requirements

When exporting to Canada it is important to be aware of the detailed market requirements which can be found by accessing the Department of Agriculture and Water Resources Manual of Importing Country Requirements (MICoR) database.

For information relating to apple and pear exports to Canada, please click on the following links:

• Apple Exports
• Pears Exports

Key Retailers and Fruit Intel

Check back soon for an overview of the key retailers in Canada and the most recent intel on fruit varieties, country of origin and retailer pricing.

The European Union offers Australian apple and pear exporters the opportunity to trade well stored fruit into marke in the 6-8 weeks prior to Northern Hemisphere fruit becoming available.  For an overview of the individual European Union country markets, opportunities, tariffs and standards please select the country you require information for on the map found by clicking here.

Importing Requirements

When exporting to the European Union, it is important to be aware of the detailed market requirements, which can found by accessing the Department of Agriculture and Water Resources Manual of Importing Country Requirements (MICoR) database.

For information relating to the European Union, please click on the following links:

• Apples
• Pears

Key Retailers and Fruit Intel

Check back soon for an overview of the key retailers in the EU and the most recent intel on fruit varieties, country of origin and retailer pricing.

Hong Kong is a premium market, with strong trading ties to Australia, with further scope to supply premium grade apples and pears.  For a general overview of the market, opportunities, tariffs and standards click on this link to the Austrade Hong Kong website.

Importing Requirements

When exporting to Hong Kong, it is important to be aware of the detailed market requirements, which can found by accessing the Department of Agriculture and Water Resources Manual of Importing Country Requirements (MICoR) database.

For information relating to Hong Kong, please click on the following link:

https://micor.agriculture.gov.au/Plants/Pages/Hong_Kong_HK/All.aspx

Key Retailers and Fruit Intel

Check back soon for an overview of the key retailers in the EU and the most recent intel on fruit varieties, country of origin and retailer pricing.

Indonesia has a strong horticultural trade relationship with Australia, with a trade relationship in excessive of $2b per years. Australia currently exports both apples and pears to Indonesia.  For a general overview of the market, opportunities, tariffs and standards click on this link to the Austrade Indonesia website:

Importing Requirements

When exporting to Indonesia, it is important to be aware of the detailed market requirements, which can found by accessing the Department of Agriculture and Water Resources Manual of Importing Country Requirements (MICoR) database.

For information relating to Indonesia, please click on the following links:

• Apples
• Pears

Key Retailers and Fruit Intel

Check back soon for an overview of the key retailers in Indonesia and the most recent intel on fruit varieties, country of origin and retailer pricing.

Australia has a strong history and relationship with New Zealand, with the pear industry currently developing strong inroads into supplying key retailers with Australian pears.  For a general overview of the market, opportunities, tariffs and standards click on this link to the Austrade NZ website:

https://www.austrade.gov.au/Australian/Export/Export-markets/Countries/New-Zealand/Industries/food-and-beverage

Importing Requirements

When exporting to New Zealand , it is important to be aware of the detailed market requirements, which can found by accessing the Department of Agriculture and Water Resources Manual of Importing Country Requirements (MICoR) database.

For information relating to New Zealand, please click on the following links:

• Apples
• Pears

Key Retailers and Fruit Intel

Check back soon for an overview of the key retailers in New Zealand and the most recent intel on fruit varieties, country of origin and retailer pricing.

Australia has a strong history and connection to Papua New Guinea (PNG), with both apples and pears being exported to PNG.  For a general overview of the market, opportunities, tariffs and standards click on this link to the Austrade PNG website:

https://www.austrade.gov.au/Australian/Export/Export-markets/Countries/Papua-New-Guinea/Doing-business

Importing Requirements

When exporting to PNG, it is important to be aware of the detailed market requirements, which can found by accessing the Department of Agriculture and Water Resources Manual of Importing Country Requirements (MICoR) database.

For information relating to PNG, please click on the following link:

https://micor.agriculture.gov.au/Plants/Pages/Papua_New_Guinea_PG/All1.aspx

Key Retailers and Fruit Intel

For an overview of the key retailers in PNG and the most recent intel on fruit varieties, country of origin and retailer pricing please click here.

Check back soon for an overview of the key retailers in PNG and the most recent intel on fruit varieties, country of origin and retailer pricing.

Singapore is a dynamic and premium market, with strong trading ties to Australia.  Australian exporters having strong relationships with premium retailers, supplying both apples and pears into this market.  For a general overview of the market, opportunities, tariffs and standards click on this link to the Austrade Singapore website:

https://www.austrade.gov.au/australian/export/export-markets/countries/singapore/industries/food-and-agribusiness-to-singapore

Importing Requirements

When exporting to Singapore, it is important to be aware of the detailed market requirements, which can found by accessing the Department of Agriculture and Water Resources Manual of Importing Country Requirements (MICoR) database.

For information relating to Singapore, please click on the following link:

https://micor.agriculture.gov.au/Plants/Pages/Singapore_SG/All.aspx

Key Retailers and Fruit Intel

Click here for an overview of retailer pricing in Singapore.

If you would like to discuss opportunities for exporting, or should you require any further information, contact Justin Smith at APAL for further discussion.

Thailand, over the past decade, has shown an increasing desire to import fresh produce from Australia, with regular visits from key fresh buyers within their retail industry.  Australian exporters have strong relationships with key Thai retailers, supplying both apples and pears into this market.  For a general overview of the market, opportunities, tariffs and standards click on this link to the Austrade Thailand website:

https://www.austrade.gov.au/Australian/Export/Export-markets/Countries/Thailand/Industries/Fruit-and-vegetables

Importing Requirements

When exporting to Thailand, it is important to be aware of the detailed market requirements, which can found by accessing the Department of Agriculture and Water Resources Manual of Importing Country Requirements (MICoR) database.

For information relating to Thailand, please click on the following links:

• Apples
• Pears

Key Retailers and Fruit Intel

Click here for an overview of key retailers and retailer pricing in Thailand.

Market Overview and Market Insight

For a comprehensive overview of the trends and opportunities in Thailand, please follow the below link to a fantastic summary provided by Austrade, as well as an insight report into the Austrade summary:

AUSTRADE report on fruit and vegetables to Thailand

Thailand Market Insights

In November 2019, the Australian industry, with support from the Thai Austrade office, launched two new pears into the Thai market. If you wish to understand more about this project, please contact Justin Smith from the APAL team.

Australia has a strong history and relationship with the United Kingdom, with the apple industry currently developing strong inroads into supplying key retailers with high quality southern hemisphere apples in the period before the Northern hemisphere apples become readily available.  For a general overview of the market, opportunities, tariffs and standards click on this link to the Austrade UK website:

https://www.austrade.gov.au/Australian/Export/Export-markets/Countries/Canada/Doing-business

Importing Requirements

When exporting to the United Kingdom , it is important to be aware of the detailed market requirements, which can found by accessing the Department of Agriculture and Water Resources Manual of Importing Country Requirements (MICoR) database.

For information relating to the United Kingdom, please click on the following links:

• Apples
• Pears

Key Retailers and Fruit Intel

Click here for an overview of key retailers and retailer pricing in the United Kingdom. If you would like to discuss opportunities for exporting, or should you require any further information, contact Justin Smith at APAL for further discussion.

Whilst Australia has a strong historical tie with the United States of America (USA), the market is regarded as one with enormous upside for Australian exporters, for both apples and pears.  The Victorian government has recently commissioned a pear opportunity review in the USA, and along with APAL’s work on export studies, we will soon launch a small trial in that market.  For a general overview of the market, opportunities, tariffs and standards click on this link to the Austrade USA website:

https://www.austrade.gov.au/australian/export/export-markets/countries/united-states-of-america/industries/agribusiness-to-the-united-states

Importing Requirements

When exporting to the USA, it is important to be aware of the detailed market requirements, which can found by accessing the Department of Agriculture and Water Resources Manual of Importing Country Requirements (MICoR) database.

For information relating to the USA, please click on the following links:

• Apples
• Pears

Key Retailers and Fruit Intel

Check back soon for an overview of the key retailers in the USA and the most recent intel on fruit varieties, country of origin and retailer pricing.

With a strong reliance on the importation of fresh food due to its lack of agriculture, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is a key target market for Australian horticulture.  For a general overview of the market, opportunities, tariffs and standards click on this link to the Austrade UAE website:

https://www.austrade.gov.au/Australian/Export/Export-markets/Countries/United-Arab-Emirates/Industries/food-and-beverage

Importing Requirements

When exporting Apples and Pears to the UAE, it is important to be aware of the detailed market requirements, which can found by accessing the Department of Agriculture and Water Resources Manual of Importing Country Requirements (MICoR) database.

For information relating to the UAE, please click here:

https://micor.agriculture.gov.au/Plants/Pages/United_Arab_Emirates_AE/United_Arab_Emirates_AE.aspx

Key Retailers and Fruit Intel

Check back soon for an overview of the key retailers in the UAE and the most recent intel on fruit varieties, country of origin and retailer pricing.