Australia: Carrot And Turnip Market 2025

Carrot And Turnip Market Size in Australia

The Australian carrot and turnip market contracted slightly to $X in 2022, with a decrease of -2% against the previous year. Overall, consumption showed a noticeable contraction. Carrot and turnip consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Carrot And Turnip Production in Australia

In value terms, carrot and turnip production declined slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production recorded a pronounced reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the production volume increased by 21% against the previous year. Carrot and turnip production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of carrots and turnips in Australia contracted to X tons per ha in 2022, remaining constant against 2021. Over the period under review, the yield saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the yield increased by 23% against the previous year. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the average carrot and turnip 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 total area harvested in terms of carrots and turnips production in Australia dropped to X ha, with a decrease of -5.7% compared with the previous year's figure. In general, the harvested area showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 13% against the previous year. The carrot and turnip harvested area peaked at X ha in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Carrot And Turnip Exports

Exports from Australia

In 2022, carrot and turnip exports from Australia dropped to X tons, with a decrease of -7.9% compared with 2021 figures. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.5% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 21% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, carrot and turnip exports dropped to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +1.4% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 19%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

The United Arab Emirates (X tons) was the main destination for carrot and turnip exports from Australia, with a 32% share of total exports. Moreover, carrot and turnip exports to the United Arab Emirates exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Malaysia (X tons), twofold. Saudi Arabia (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 15% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to the United Arab Emirates amounted to +5.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Malaysia (+4.4% per year) and Saudi Arabia (+3.9% per year).

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) remains the key foreign market for carrots and turnips exports from Australia, comprising 31% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Saudi Arabia ($X), with a 15% share of total exports. It was followed by Malaysia, with a 15% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to the United Arab Emirates totaled +3.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Saudi Arabia (+3.7% per year) and Malaysia (+3.1% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average carrot and turnip export price amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by -2.4% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a slight slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 an increase of 7.3% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the highest price was recorded for prices to Japan ($X per ton) and Thailand ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Bahrain ($X per ton) and Malaysia ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Hong Kong SAR (+0.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Carrot And Turnip Imports

Imports into Australia

Carrot and turnip imports into Australia fell rapidly to X kg in 2022, with a decrease of -99.3% on the previous year. Over the period under review, imports saw a sharp slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 7,222%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, carrot and turnip imports shrank dramatically to $X in 2022. In general, imports saw a precipitous setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when imports increased by 6,614%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Singapore (X kg) was the main supplier of carrot and turnip to Australia, with a approx. 100% share of total imports.

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

In value terms, Singapore ($X) constituted the largest supplier of carrots and turnips to Australia.

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

Import Prices by Country

The average carrot and turnip import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by 520% against the previous year. Overall, the import price enjoyed a strong expansion. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for Singapore.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for the United Arab Emirates amounted to -1.9% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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