Australia and Oceania: Cauliflower And Broccoli Market 2025

Cauliflower And Broccoli Market Size in Australia and Oceania

The cauliflower and broccoli market in Australia and Oceania reached $X in 2022, surging by 2.6% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The level of consumption peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Cauliflower And Broccoli Production in Australia and Oceania

In value terms, cauliflower and broccoli production amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +1.0% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when the production volume increased by 15%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Australia (X tons) remains the largest cauliflower and broccoli producing country in Australia and Oceania, comprising approx. 75% of total volume. Moreover, cauliflower and broccoli production in Australia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, New Zealand (X tons), threefold.

In Australia, cauliflower and broccoli production remained relatively stable over the period from 2012-2022.

In 2022, the average yield of cauliflower and broccoli in Australia and Oceania was estimated at X tons per ha, picking up by 7% on the year before. Overall, the yield, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the cauliflower and broccoli yield hit record highs at X tons per ha in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the yield remained at a lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the total area harvested in terms of cauliflower and broccoli production in Australia and Oceania dropped to X ha, which is down by -11.2% compared with the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 29% against the previous year. As a result, the harvested area attained the peak level of X ha, and then shrank in the following year.

Cauliflower And Broccoli Exports

Exports in Australia and Oceania

For the fourth year in a row, Australia and Oceania recorded decline in overseas shipments of cauliflower and broccoli, which decreased by -33.3% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, exports showed a pronounced curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 67% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, cauliflower and broccoli exports reduced markedly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, posted a notable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when exports increased by 45% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Australia dominates exports structure, amounting to X tons, which was approx. 90% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by New Zealand (X tons), committing a 9.4% share of total exports.

Australia was also the fastest-growing in terms of the cauliflower and broccoli exports, with a CAGR of -2.8% from 2012 to 2022. New Zealand (-4.2%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. The shares of the largest exporters remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Australia ($X) remains the largest cauliflower and broccoli supplier in Australia and Oceania, comprising 91% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by New Zealand ($X), with a 9.3% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in Australia amounted to +2.3%.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Australia and Oceania stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by 13% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a remarkable increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 30%. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the peak figure in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Average prices varied noticeably 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 amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by New Zealand (+7.7%).

Cauliflower And Broccoli Imports

Imports in Australia and Oceania

In 2022, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in purchases abroad of cauliflower and broccoli, when their volume increased by 114% to X tons. Total imports indicated a perceptible expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, cauliflower and broccoli imports soared to $X in 2022. Total imports indicated a tangible increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.0% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, French Polynesia (X tons) was the key importer of cauliflower and broccoli, making up 47% of total imports. Fiji (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total imports with an 18% share, followed by New Caledonia (7.7%), Australia (5.8%), Palau (5%) and Samoa (4.7%). Papua New Guinea (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to cauliflower and broccoli imports into French Polynesia stood at +8.2%. At the same time, Australia (+203.7%), Fiji (+8.4%) and Samoa (+3.0%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Australia emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Australia and Oceania, with a CAGR of +203.7% from 2012-2022. By contrast, New Caledonia (-5.6%), Palau (-7.4%) and Papua New Guinea (-11.4%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of French Polynesia, Fiji and Australia increased by +21, +7.9 and +5.8 percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, French Polynesia ($X), Fiji ($X) and New Caledonia ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, with a combined 76% share of total imports. Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Palau and Australia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 14%.

Among the main importing countries, Australia, with a CAGR of +108.3%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Australia and Oceania amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of -8.7% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the import price increased by 21% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Fiji ($X per ton), while Australia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Samoa (+6.3%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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