【By Observer Net, Chen Sijia】This year, avocado farmers in the southwest of Australia are expected to have a record harvest, and to further expand exports, Australian fruit growers are turning their eyes toward China. According to an article by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) on November 4, Australian fruit growers are closely watching the Chinese market, and industry insiders said that as long as they are approved to enter the Chinese market, farmers in Western Australia can ship their products.

Trevor Bendotti, an avocado exporter from Western Australia, said: "We are about to have the largest harvest season in recorded history for Western Australia, and the previous record was set two harvest seasons ago. We are heading towards breaking the record." He said that the high yield of avocados and strong export demand continue to attract more growers to join.

The report stated that in the 2023/24 fiscal year, Australia's avocado production reached a record 150,913 tons, and is expected to reach 171,163 tons in the next two years. In the 2024/25 fiscal year, Australia's national avocado production was 131,385 tons, with Western Australia contributing 36,889 tons.

However, the boom in avocado farming has also raised concerns among Australian fruit growers about oversupply and market saturation. The report mentioned that four years ago, due to oversupply, farmers in Western Australia had to destroy excess products.

Bendotti pointed out: "Planting and harvesting blindly without proper planning is not beneficial to anyone. As production increases, it becomes more important than ever to regulate the flow of fruit in the domestic market and expand export opportunities."

Avocados harvested in Western Australia, Australian Broadcasting Corporation

ABC said that of the 130,000 tons of avocados harvested in the previous fiscal year, Australia exported about 14,000 tons. Brad Rodgers, director of the Western Australia branch of the Australian Avocado Association, said that opening new markets is crucial for ensuring the growth of the Australian avocado industry.

Rogers revealed that Western Australia's avocados have already gained access to the Japanese and Thai markets, and now Australian fruit growers hope to gain access to the Chinese market. He said: "We are rewriting our national strategic plan, and exports will be a key focus. We are working to obtain new market access, especially the Chinese market."

Rogers told ABC that the Australian Avocado Association is in contact with Chinese authorities, "We have signed a memorandum of understanding worth about 250 million Australian dollars with the Shanghai market, which shows their interest." Industry insiders said that if approved to enter the Chinese market, Western Australian farmers can immediately prepare to ship.

Many countries such as Peru, Chile, Mexico, the Philippines, New Zealand, and the United States export avocados to China. In recent years, avocados from Kenya, Tanzania, and South Africa have gradually entered the Chinese market as well. According to customs data, China imported approximately 49,000 tons of avocados in 2024.

In recent years, with the improvement of Sino-Australian economic and trade relations, Australia also hopes to export avocados to China and negotiate issues related to fruit trade with China. Previously, representatives of the Australian Avocado Association visited China multiple times and showcased this fruit at the 2024 China International Import Expo, signing several memoranda of understanding with local Chinese partners.

According to the information from the Consulate General of China in Brisbane, in February this year, the Consul General of China in Brisbane, Yuan Zongze, met with a delegation from the Australian Avocado Association led by Klein. Klein said that the thriving Chinese market brings infinite opportunities for Australian avocados and looks forward to more practical cooperation with China.

Consul General Yuan Zongze said that the growing middle-income group in China will generate huge demand for high-quality agricultural products including Australian avocados. The consulate general will actively promote the deepening of mutually beneficial bilateral economic and trade relations.

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