Australia: Nuts Market 2025

Nuts Market Size in Australia

In 2022, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in the Australian nuts market, when its value decreased by X% to $X. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated a strong 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. Nuts consumption peaked at $X in 2021, and then declined in the following year.

Nuts Production in Australia

In value terms, nuts production declined to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, the total production indicated a buoyant increase 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, production decreased by X% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of nuts in Australia fell modestly to X tons per ha in 2022, approximately mirroring the year before. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The nuts yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2017; however, from 2018 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 harvested area of nuts in Australia declined to X ha, which is down by X% compared with the year before. In general, the total harvested area indicated notable growth 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, nuts harvested area increased by X% against 2015 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to nuts production reached the maximum at X ha in 2021, and then shrank slightly in the following year.

Nuts Exports

Exports from Australia

In 2022, the amount of nuts exported from Australia was estimated at X tons, with an increase of X% against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports posted resilient growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of X%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

In value terms, nuts exports reduced to $X in 2022. In general, exports enjoyed a strong expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

China (X tons) was the main destination for nuts exports from Australia, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, nuts exports to China exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, India (X tons), fivefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Vietnam (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to China stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: India (X% per year) and Vietnam (X% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) remains the key foreign market for nuts exports from Australia, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by India ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Japan, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to China amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: India (X% per year) and Japan (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average nuts export price amounted to $X per ton, dropping by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a mild descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Hong Kong SAR ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Turkey ($X per ton) was 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 (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Nuts Imports

Imports into Australia

For the third consecutive year, Australia recorded decline in overseas purchases of nuts, which decreased by X% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, imports saw a perceptible curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, nuts imports plummeted to $X in 2022. Overall, imports saw a pronounced decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the United States (X tons) constituted the largest nuts supplier to Australia, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, nuts imports from the United States exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Vietnam (X tons), fivefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by China (X tons), with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from the United States totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Vietnam (X% per year) and China (X% per year).

In value terms, the United States ($X) constituted the largest supplier of nuts to Australia, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by China ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Vietnam, with a X% share.

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

Import Prices by Country

The average nuts import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, waning by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 an increase of X% against the previous year. The import price peaked 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 China ($X per ton), while the price for Myanmar ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Chile (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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