Australia and Oceania: Grain Market 2025

Grain Market Size in Australia and Oceania

The grain market in Australia and Oceania contracted to $X in 2022, which is down by X% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.

Grain Production in Australia and Oceania

In value terms, grain production contracted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, continues to indicate a abrupt setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Australia (X tons) constituted the country with the largest volume of grain production, accounting for X% of total volume. It was followed by New Zealand (X tons), with a X% share of total production.

In Australia, grain production increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022.

In 2022, the average yield of cereal grains in Australia and Oceania reached X tons per ha, growing by X% on the previous year's figure. The yield indicated moderate growth from 2012 to 2022: its figure increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, grain yield increased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X%. The level of yield peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come. 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 cereal grains production in Australia and Oceania dropped to X ha, waning by X% against the previous year's figure. Overall, the harvested area recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the harvested area attained the peak level of X ha, and then fell in the following year.

Grain Exports

Exports in Australia and Oceania

In 2022, shipments abroad of cereal grains increased by X% to X tons, rising for the third consecutive year after two years of decline. Overall, exports recorded pronounced growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

In value terms, grain exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports showed a perceptible expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Australia (X tons) represented roughly X% of total exports in 2022.

Australia was also the fastest-growing in terms of the cereal grains exports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2022. The shares of the largest exporters remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Australia ($X) also remains the largest grain supplier in Australia and Oceania.

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

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Australia and Oceania amounted to $X per ton, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Australia.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Australia amounted to X% per year.

Grain Imports

Imports in Australia and Oceania

In 2022, after two years of decline, there was growth in supplies from abroad of cereal grains, when their volume increased by X% to X tons. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, grain imports soared to $X in 2022. Total imports indicated a pronounced expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

New Zealand represented the largest importer of cereal grains in Australia and Oceania, with the volume of imports recording X tons, which was approx. X% of total imports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Papua New Guinea (X tons) and Fiji (X tons), together comprising a X% share of total imports. New Caledonia (X tons) took a little share of total imports.

New Zealand was also the fastest-growing in terms of the cereal grains imports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Papua New Guinea (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. New Caledonia experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Fiji (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of New Zealand (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2022, the share of Fiji (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, New Zealand ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported cereal grains in Australia and Oceania, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Fiji ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Papua New Guinea, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in New Zealand totaled X%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Fiji (X% per year) and Papua New Guinea (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Australia and Oceania stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the import price increased by X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Fiji ($X per ton), while New Caledonia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Fiji (X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

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