Australia and Oceania: Durum Wheat Market 2025

Durum Wheat Market Size in Australia and Oceania

The durum wheat market in Australia and Oceania fell notably to $X in 2022, with a decrease of -15.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption showed a pronounced decline. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Durum Wheat Production in Australia and Oceania

In value terms, durum wheat production rose sharply to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production recorded a perceptible slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 92% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

The country with the largest volume of durum wheat production was Australia (X tons), accounting for 98% of total volume. It was followed by New Zealand (X tons), with a 1.9% share of total production.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume in Australia amounted to -2.5%.

The average durum wheat yield dropped significantly to X tons per ha in 2022, with a decrease of -17.9% compared with 2021 figures. In general, the yield recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the yield increased by 69% against the previous year. The level of yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the yield stood at a somewhat 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 durum wheat production in Australia and Oceania declined to X ha, with a decrease of -10.9% compared with the previous year. In general, the harvested area continues to indicate a pronounced decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the harvested area increased by 28% against the previous year. The level of harvested area peaked at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Durum Wheat Exports

Exports in Australia and Oceania

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in shipments abroad of durum wheat, when their volume decreased by -57.5% to X tons. Overall, exports recorded a perceptible contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 5,162% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons, and then dropped dramatically in the following year.

In value terms, durum wheat exports declined sharply to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 5,723% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X, and then fell dramatically in the following year.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Australia (X tons) represented the main exporter of durum wheat in Australia and Oceania, achieving 99% of total export.

Australia was also the fastest-growing in terms of the durum wheat exports, with a CAGR of -2.5% 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 durum wheat supplier in Australia and Oceania.

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

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Australia and Oceania stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by 50% against the previous year. Export price indicated a noticeable expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, durum wheat export price increased by +112.8% against 2019 indices. As a result, the export price attained 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 +3.3% per year.

Durum Wheat Imports

Imports in Australia and Oceania

In 2022, purchases abroad of durum wheat increased by 11% to X tons, rising for the third consecutive year after two years of decline. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a pronounced contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 19% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, durum wheat imports surged to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, saw a pronounced decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 17% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

New Caledonia prevails in imports structure, finishing at X tons, which was near 92% of total imports in 2022. The following importers - French Polynesia (X tons) and Fiji (X tons) - each reached an 8.3% share of total imports.

New Caledonia was also the fastest-growing in terms of the durum wheat imports, with a CAGR of +7.8% from 2012 to 2022. French Polynesia experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. Fiji (-8.2%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of New Caledonia (+59 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2022, the share of Fiji (-3 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, New Caledonia ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported durum wheat in Australia and Oceania, comprising 94% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by French Polynesia ($X), with a 3.9% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in New Caledonia stood at +12.2%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: French Polynesia (+2.3% per year) and Fiji (-11.7% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Australia and Oceania stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of 4.2% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, saw a mild slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the import price increased by 9.8% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was New Caledonia ($X per ton), while Fiji ($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 Caledonia (+4.0%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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