1、 THIS REPORT CONTAINS ASSESSMENTS OF COMMODITY AND TRADE ISSUES MADE BY USDA STAFF AND NOT NECESSARILY STATEMENTS OF OFFICIAL U.S.GOVERNMENT POLICY Required Report:Required-Public Distribution Date:October 09,2024 Report Number:AS2024-0022 Report Name:Fresh Deciduous Fruit Annual Country:Australia P

2、ost:Canberra Report Category:Fresh Deciduous Fruit Prepared By:Zeljko Biki Approved By:Gerald Smith Report Highlights:Australias table grape production is forecast to increase to 230,000 metric tons(MT)in marketing year(MY)2024/25,the second largest on record,from an estimated 195,000 MT in MY 2023/

3、24.This high level is primarily due to excellent seasonal conditions so far and the prospect of continued favorable seasonal conditions through to the end of harvest.These conditions will likely produce high-quality table grapes in the forecast year and increase the volume supply of suitable for the

4、 export market.The boost in production and quality is forecast to result in the third-highest export result on record of 135,000 MT for MY 2024/25.Additionally,the forecast production growth is expected to support a 10 percent boost in domestic consumption for MY 2024/25.EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Australias

5、 table grape production is expected to increase to a near-record 230,000 metric tons(MT)in marketing year(MY)2024/25 from an estimated 195,000 MT in MY 2023/24.This increase is primarily driven by favorable weather conditions,including excellent cold chill hours and unusually warm maximum temperatur

6、es,resulting in the strongest bud burst in recent years.Assuming these favorable seasonal conditions continue to the end of the harvest,a substantial table grape crop is expected for MY 2024/25.These optimal growing conditions,combined with the anticipation of favorable conditions through harvest ar