Australia and Oceania: Beer Market 2024

Beer Market Size in Australia and Oceania

The beer market in Australia and Oceania stood at $X in 2022, approximately mirroring the previous year. Overall, consumption recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Beer Production in Australia and Oceania

In value terms, beer production reached $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 85% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

Beer Exports

Exports in Australia and Oceania

Beer exports reduced to X tons in 2022, dropping by -6.2% on the year before. Over the period under review, exports showed a abrupt descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when exports increased by 54%. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, beer exports expanded slightly to $X in 2022. In general, exports continue to indicate a pronounced slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 64%. The level of export peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2022, New Zealand (X tons) was the key exporter of beer, committing 57% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Australia (X tons), committing a 38% share of total exports. Samoa (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by Samoa (with a CAGR of +22.8%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the exports figures.

In value terms, New Zealand ($X), Australia ($X) and Samoa ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2022, with a combined 99% share of total exports.

Samoa, with a CAGR of +17.1%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline in the exports figures.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Australia and Oceania stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by 12% against the previous year. Export price indicated a moderate increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.0% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when the export price increased by 39% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Australia ($X per ton), while New Zealand ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by New Zealand (+1.8%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Beer Imports

Imports in Australia and Oceania

In 2022, beer imports in Australia and Oceania fell slightly to X tons, shrinking by -1.7% compared with the previous year. In general, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when imports increased by 17%. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, beer imports rose remarkably to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +1.3% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 20% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Australia (X tons) represented the main importer of beer, making up 77% of total imports. It was distantly followed by New Zealand (X tons), creating an 18% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to beer imports into Australia stood at -1.4%. At the same time, New Zealand (+3.0%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, New Zealand emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Australia and Oceania, with a CAGR of +3.0% from 2012-2022. New Zealand (+5.9 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Australia saw its share reduced by -4.5% from 2012 to 2022, respectively.

In value terms, Australia ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported beer in Australia and Oceania, comprising 74% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by New Zealand ($X), with a 21% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in Australia was relatively modest.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Australia and Oceania amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 9.4% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.1%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the import price increased by 29% against the previous year. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was New Zealand ($X per ton), while Australia stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Australia (+2.1%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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