Australia and Oceania: Mushroom And Truffle Market 2025

Mushroom And Truffle Market Size in Australia and Oceania

The mushroom and truffle market in Australia and Oceania contracted to $X in 2022, reducing by -3.4% against the previous year. The total consumption indicated noticeable growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by +4.6% against 2020 indices. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Mushroom And Truffle Production in Australia and Oceania

In value terms, mushroom and truffle production fell to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production recorded a resilient expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 87%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

The country with the largest volume of mushroom and truffle production was Australia (X tons), comprising approx. 97% of total volume. It was followed by New Zealand (X tons), with a 3.2% share of total production.

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

Mushroom And Truffle Exports

Exports in Australia and Oceania

In 2022, shipments abroad of mushrooms and truffles was finally on the rise to reach X tons after four years of decline. In general, exports, however, saw a deep slump. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, mushroom and truffle exports fell markedly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, saw a abrupt setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 56%. The level of export peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

New Zealand (X tons) and Australia (X tons) were the key exporters of mushrooms and truffles in 2022, accounting for near 46% and 31% of total exports, respectively. Fiji (X tons) held the next position in the ranking, distantly followed by Samoa (X tons). All these countries together held approx. 23% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the key exporting countries, was attained by Samoa (with a CAGR of +52.8%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the exports figures.

In value terms, the largest mushroom and truffle supplying countries in Australia and Oceania were New Zealand ($X), Australia ($X) and Fiji ($X), together comprising 100% of total exports. These countries were followed by Samoa, which accounted for a further 0.4%.

Among the main exporting countries, Samoa, with a CAGR of +33.7%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the exports figures.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Australia and Oceania amounted to $X per ton, waning by -82.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a deep slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 an increase of 62%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton, and then reduced sharply in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Australia ($X per ton), while Samoa ($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 (+12.7%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Mushroom And Truffle Imports

Imports in Australia and Oceania

Mushroom and truffle imports amounted to X tons in 2022, picking up by 1.8% compared with 2021 figures. Total imports indicated a prominent expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +7.5% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +105.5% against 2012 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 18% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

In value terms, mushroom and truffle imports rose sharply to $X in 2022. Overall, imports saw resilient growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by 21%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Australia dominates imports structure, reaching X tons, which was near 95% of total imports in 2022. French Polynesia (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to mushroom and truffle imports into Australia stood at +8.1%. At the same time, French Polynesia (+10.6%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, French Polynesia emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Australia and Oceania, with a CAGR of +10.6% from 2012-2022. Australia (+5.2 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Australia ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported mushrooms and truffles in Australia and Oceania, comprising 91% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by French Polynesia ($X), with a 4.2% share of total imports.

In Australia, mushroom and truffle imports increased at an average annual rate of +10.3% over the period from 2012-2022.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Australia and Oceania stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by 11% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.2%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 an increase of 18% against the previous year. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

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 French Polynesia ($X per ton), while Australia totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Australia (+2.0%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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