Australia and Oceania: Sugar Crop Market 2025

Sugar Crop Market Size in Australia and Oceania

The sugar crop market in Australia and Oceania contracted to $X in 2022, stabilizing at the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X.8B in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Sugar Crop Production in Australia and Oceania

In value terms, sugar crop production rose rapidly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, saw a prominent increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X,586% 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.

Australia (X tons) constituted the country with the largest volume of sugar crop production, comprising approx. X% of total volume. Moreover, sugar crop production in Australia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Fiji (X tons), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume in Australia totaled X%.

In 2022, the average yield of sugar crops in Australia and Oceania shrank modestly to X tons per ha, with a decrease of X% against 2021 figures. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the yield increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the sugar crop yield hit record highs at X tons per ha in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the yield failed to regain momentum. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the harvested area of sugar crops in Australia and Oceania amounted to X ha, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. 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% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to sugar crop production attained the maximum at X ha in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Sugar Crop Exports

Exports in Australia and Oceania

In 2022, the amount of sugar crops exported in Australia and Oceania expanded notably to X tons, with an increase of X% against 2021 figures. In general, exports continue to indicate significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when exports increased by X%. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, sugar crop exports soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports showed significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X%. The level of export peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Australia dominates exports structure, finishing at X tons, which was near X% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by New Zealand (X tons), committing a X% share of total exports. Fiji (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Australia was also the fastest-growing in terms of the sugar crops exports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, New Zealand (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. By contrast, Fiji (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Australia (X p.p.), New Zealand (X p.p.) and Fiji (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

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

In Australia, sugar crop exports increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: New Zealand (X% per year) and Fiji (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Australia and Oceania stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the export price increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. 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 New Zealand ($X per ton), while Fiji ($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 Zealand (X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Sugar Crop Imports

Imports in Australia and Oceania

In 2022, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in overseas purchases of sugar crops, when their volume increased by X% to X tons. Overall, imports showed a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X%. The volume of import peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

In value terms, sugar crop imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Total imports indicated a buoyant 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. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by X% against 2017 indices. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

New Zealand was the largest importer of sugar crops in Australia and Oceania, with the volume of imports amounting to X tons, which was near X% of total imports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Australia (X tons), making up a X% share of total imports.

New Zealand was also the fastest-growing in terms of the sugar crops imports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Australia (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. From 2012 to 2022, the share of New Zealand increased by X percentage points, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

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

In New Zealand, sugar crop imports expanded at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Australia and Oceania amounted to $X per ton, waning by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price saw a sharp curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 an increase of X% 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.

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 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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