Australia and Oceania: Food Manufacture Machinery Market 2025

Food Manufacture Machinery Market Size in Australia and Oceania

The food manufacture machinery market in Australia and Oceania stood at $X in 2021, picking up by 4.7% against the previous year. The total consumption indicated notable growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.2% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption decreased by -21.4% against 2019 indices. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Food Manufacture Machinery Production in Australia and Oceania

In value terms, food manufacture machinery production fell modestly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production recorded a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the production volume increased by 1,954% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2020, and then declined modestly in the following year.

Food Manufacture Machinery Exports

Exports in Australia and Oceania

In 2021, approx. X units of machinery for the preparation or manufacture of food or drink were exported in Australia and Oceania; growing by 45% compared with 2020 figures. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 59% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X units in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, food manufacture machinery exports soared to $X in 2021. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a mild downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by 49%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

New Zealand was the major exporting country with an export of around X units, which accounted for 64% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Australia (X units), comprising a 36% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by New Zealand (with a CAGR of -0.5%).

In value terms, the largest food manufacture machinery supplying countries in Australia and Oceania were Australia ($X) and New Zealand ($X).

Among the main exporting countries, New Zealand, with a CAGR of +2.7%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Australia and Oceania stood at $X per unit in 2021, which is down by -11.8% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 an increase of 60%. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the maximum at $X per unit in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of origin: the country with the highest price was Australia ($X per unit), while New Zealand totaled $X per unit.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by New Zealand (+3.2%).

Food Manufacture Machinery Imports

Imports in Australia and Oceania

In 2021, after four years of decline, there was significant growth in overseas purchases of machinery for the preparation or manufacture of food or drink, when their volume increased by 21% to X units. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 37% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X units in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, food manufacture machinery imports soared to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +4.7% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Australia represented the key importer of machinery for the preparation or manufacture of food or drink in Australia and Oceania, with the volume of imports accounting for X units, which was approx. 72% of total imports in 2021. It was distantly followed by New Zealand (X units), constituting a 23% share of total imports. Papua New Guinea (X units) took a relatively small share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, average annual rates of growth with regard to food manufacture machinery imports into Australia stood at -1.8%. At the same time, Papua New Guinea (+5.3%) and New Zealand (+4.3%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Papua New Guinea emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Australia and Oceania, with a CAGR of +5.3% from 2012-2021. From 2012 to 2021, the share of New Zealand increased by +7.8 percentage points. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Australia ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported machinery for the preparation or manufacture of food or drink in Australia and Oceania, comprising 75% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by New Zealand ($X), with a 19% share of total imports.

In Australia, food manufacture machinery imports expanded at an average annual rate of +4.8% over the period from 2012-2021. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: New Zealand (+6.0% per year) and Papua New Guinea (-3.2% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Australia and Oceania stood at $X per unit in 2021, rising by 12% against the previous year. Import price indicated buoyant growth from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +5.2% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 51%. The level of import peaked in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Australia ($X per unit), while Papua New Guinea ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Australia (+6.7%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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