Australia: Grain Market 2025

Grain Market Size in Australia

The Australian grain market shrank remarkably to $X in 2022, falling by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption saw a deep downturn. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Grain Production in Australia

In value terms, grain production reduced slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, saw a deep downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, the average grain yield in Australia totaled X tons per ha, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the yield indicated a pronounced increase from 2012 to 2022: its figure 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, grain yield increased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the yield increased by X% against the previous year. The grain yield peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the near future. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the grain harvested area in Australia dropped to X ha, waning by X% on the previous year's figure. Overall, the harvested area recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the harvested area increased by X%. As a result, the harvested area attained the peak level of X ha, and then fell in the following year.

Grain Exports

Exports from Australia

In 2022, shipments abroad of cereal grains increased by X% to X tons, rising for the third year in a row after two years of decline. In general, exports enjoyed a moderate expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

In value terms, grain exports surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports enjoyed a perceptible expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

China (X tons), Indonesia (X tons) and the Philippines (X tons) were the main destinations of grain exports from Australia, together comprising X% of total exports. Vietnam, Saudi Arabia, Japan, South Korea, Malaysia, Yemen, Kuwait, Thailand and New Zealand lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Saudi Arabia (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, China ($X), Indonesia ($X) and the Philippines ($X) were the largest markets for grain exported from Australia worldwide, with a combined X% share of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, China, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average grain export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, jumping by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the countries with the highest prices were Thailand ($X per ton) and New Zealand ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Saudi Arabia ($X per ton) and the Philippines ($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 Thailand (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Grain Imports

Imports into Australia

In 2022, overseas purchases of cereal grains decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after four years of growth. Overall, imports, however, showed a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, grain imports declined to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate prominent growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Bolivia (X tons), Peru (X tons) and the United States (X tons) were the main suppliers of grain imports to Australia, together comprising X% of total imports. Paraguay, New Zealand, China and Canada lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Paraguay (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Bolivia ($X) constituted the largest supplier of cereal grains to Australia, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Peru ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by the United States, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Bolivia stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Peru (X% per year) and the United States (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average grain import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Bolivia ($X per ton), while the price for Canada ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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