Australia: Rye Market 2025

Rye Market Size in Australia

The Australian rye market rose slightly to $X in 2022, growing by 4.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, saw a perceptible curtailment. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Rye Production in Australia

In value terms, rye production rose rapidly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, showed a deep contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 57% against the previous year. Rye production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the average yield of rye in Australia fell modestly to X kg per ha, flattening at the previous year's figure. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +3.7% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the yield increased by 29%. Over the period under review, the average rye yield hit record highs at X kg per ha in 2017; however, from 2018 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.

The rye harvested area in Australia totaled X ha in 2022, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year's figure. Overall, the harvested area, however, showed a noticeable shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of 1.5%. The rye harvested area peaked at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Rye Exports

Exports from Australia

Rye exports from Australia surged to X tons in 2022, rising by 28% compared with the previous year's figure. Overall, exports, however, saw a noticeable setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by 1,314%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, rye exports soared to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, recorded a abrupt downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 733% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Taiwan (Chinese) (X tons) was the main destination for rye exports from Australia, with a 92% share of total exports. Moreover, rye exports to Taiwan (Chinese) exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, China (X tons), more than tenfold. Thailand (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 2.3% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Taiwan (Chinese) amounted to +20.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: China (-22.7% per year) and Thailand (-14.6% per year).

In value terms, Taiwan (Chinese) ($X) remains the key foreign market for rye exports from Australia, comprising 71% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by China ($X), with a 16% share of total exports. It was followed by Thailand, with a 6.6% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Taiwan (Chinese) totaled +26.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: China (-15.9% per year) and Thailand (-6.4% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average rye export price amounted to $X per ton, reducing by -6.7% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a pronounced contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of 58%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was New Zealand ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Taiwan (Chinese) ($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 New Zealand (+20.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Rye Imports

Imports into Australia

Rye imports into Australia stood at X kg in 2014, standing approx. at the previous year. Overall, imports recorded a precipitous decline. The smallest decline of 99.9% was in 2013. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2014, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, rye imports totaled $X in 2014. In general, imports continue to indicate a significant curtailment. The smallest decline of 99.9% was in 2013. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2014, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2014, Canada (X kg) was the main rye supplier to Australia, accounting for a approx. 97% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2014, the average annual growth rate of volume from Canada stood at -41.4%.

In value terms, Canada ($X) constituted the largest supplier of rye to Australia.

From 2012 to 2014, the average annual growth rate of value from Canada stood at -46.9%.

Import Prices by Country

The average rye import price stood at $X per ton in 2014, stabilizing at the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price faced a deep contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the average import price decreased by 99.9%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2014, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2014, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Canada amounted to -9.4% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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