Blueberries production in Australia
In 2024 Australia produced 27,540 t of blueberries, the 9th largest in the world (1.98% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 406%. This is the highest figure on record. Area harvested: 7,046 ha, yield 3.9 t/ha.
- Production, 2024
- 27,540 t
- World rank
- 9 of 35
- 10-year change
- +406%
- Record
- 27,540 t
- 2024
Blueberries in Australia, 2001–2024 (tonnes)
Australia compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 2.0%
- 0.87% in 2014
- Yield, t/ha
- 3.9
- world 7.0 (−45%)
- kg per person
- 1.03
- world 0.17
- 10-year change
- +406%
- world +121%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | Spain | 60,950 | 4.4% |
| 8 | Morocco | 53,751 | 3.9% |
| 9 | Australia | 27,540 | 2.0% |
| 10 | Portugal | 22,850 | 1.6% |
| 11 | Germany | 15,090 | 1.1% |
Map of world production of blueberries
Share of the world total; Australia is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 27,540 | +36% | 7,046 | 3.91 |
| 2023 | 20,211 | +3.1% | 5,168 | 3.91 |
| 2022 | 19,608 | −16% | 5,012 | 3.91 |
| 2021 | 23,452 | +29% | 6,023 | 3.89 |
| 2020 | 18,241 | +25% | 4,692 | 3.89 |
| 2019 | 14,573 | +22% | 3,717 | 3.92 |
| 2018 | 11,987 | +24% | 3,055 | 3.92 |
| 2017 | 9,640 | +42% | 2,455 | 3.93 |
| 2016 | 6,810 | +9.1% | 1,730 | 3.94 |
| 2015 | 6,240 | +15% | 1,576 | 3.96 |
| 2014 | 5,442 | +15% | 1,378 | 3.95 |
| 2013 | 4,740 | +16% | 1,202 | 3.94 |
| 2012 | 4,083 | +41% | 1,037 | 3.94 |
| 2011 | 2,903 | −5.6% | 731 | 3.97 |
| 2010 | 3,075 | +23% | 784 | 3.92 |
| 2009 | 2,502 | −18% | 660 | 3.79 |
| 2008 | 3,062 | −5.5% | 789 | 3.88 |
| 2007 | 3,239 | +40% | 855 | 3.79 |
| 2006 | 2,316 | +31% | 547 | 4.23 |
| 2005 | 1,764 | +11% | 507 | 3.48 |
| 2004 | 1,583 | −1.4% | 377 | 4.20 |
| 2003 | 1,605 | +6.2% | 400 | 4.01 |
| 2002 | 1,512 | −27% | 348 | 4.34 |
| 2001 | 2,060 | — | 424 | 4.86 |
Questions and answers
What is the production of blueberries in Australia?
Australia produced 27,540 t in 2024, 2.0% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Australia rank in the world for production of blueberries?
Australia ranked 9th of 35 countries in 2024. The largest producer was United States with 28.9% of the world total.
How has the production of blueberries in Australia changed?
It rose by 406% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +121% for the world. 2024 was the highest figure on record.
What is the yield of blueberries in Australia?
3.9 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (27,540 t from 7,046 ha), against a world average of 7.0 t/ha.
Where does this data come from?
From FAOSTAT, the statistics database of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Shares, ranks and per-person figures are calculated by Husfarm.
Other large producers
Source: FAO. 2025. FAOSTAT: Crops and livestock products. Accessed on 4 November 2026. fao.org/faostat. Licence: CC BY 4.0. Charts, rankings and changes calculated by Husfarm.