Australia and Oceania: Sugar Cane Market 2025

Sugar Cane Market Size in Australia and Oceania

The sugar cane market in Australia and Oceania dropped slightly to $X.2B in 2022, remaining stable against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Sugar Cane Production in Australia and Oceania

In value terms, sugar cane production expanded sharply to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, enjoyed buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the production volume increased by X,821% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X.8B. From 2014 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

The country with the largest volume of sugar cane production was Australia (X tons), accounting for X% of total volume. Moreover, sugar cane production in Australia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Fiji (X tons), more than tenfold.

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

In 2022, the average sugar cane yield in Australia and Oceania dropped slightly to X tons per ha, waning by X% against the previous year's figure. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2015; however, from 2016 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 sugar cane production in Australia and Oceania stood at X ha, stabilizing at the previous year's figure. Overall, the harvested area saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the harvested area increased by X%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to sugar cane production reached the maximum at X ha in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Sugar Cane Exports

Exports in Australia and Oceania

In 2022, shipments abroad of sugar cane decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. Overall, exports, however, enjoyed a remarkable increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, sugar cane exports declined significantly to $X in 2022. In general, exports continue to indicate a deep reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2021, and then reduced sharply in the following year.

Exports by Country

Australia represented the major exporting country with an export of about X tons, which recorded X% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Fiji (X tons), generating a X% share of total exports.

Australia was also the fastest-growing in terms of the sugar cane exports, with a CAGR of X% from 2013 to 2022. Fiji (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Australia (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2013-2022, the share of Fiji (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, Australia ($X) remains the largest sugar cane supplier in Australia and Oceania, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Fiji ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2013 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Australia totaled X%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Australia and Oceania amounted to $X per ton, waning by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a deep setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the export price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Australia ($X per ton), while Fiji stood at $X per ton.

From 2013 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Fiji (X%).

Sugar Cane Imports

Imports in Australia and Oceania

Sugar cane imports shrank notably to X tons in 2022, waning by X% on the previous year's figure. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a significant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, sugar cane imports dropped notably to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, recorded a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, New Zealand (X tons) represented the key importer of sugar cane, making up X% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Australia (X tons), generating a X% share of total imports.

New Zealand was also the fastest-growing in terms of the sugar cane imports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Australia (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. New Zealand (X p.p.) and Australia (X 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 ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported sugar cane in Australia and Oceania, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by New Zealand ($X), with a X% share of total imports.

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

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Australia and Oceania stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price enjoyed a temperate increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the import price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Australia ($X per ton), while New Zealand stood at $X per ton.

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

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