Australia: Sugar Cane Market 2025

Sugar Cane Market Size in Australia

The Australian sugar cane market reduced slightly to $X.5B in 2022, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed in certain years. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X.9B in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Sugar Cane Production in Australia

In value terms, sugar cane production surged to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, recorded buoyant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the production volume increased by X,322% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X.7B. From 2014 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of sugar cane in Australia reduced to X tons per ha in 2022, falling by X% on 2021. Overall, the yield, however, showed a slight increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The sugar cane yield peaked 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 sugar cane harvested area in Australia stood at X ha, remaining relatively unchanged against 2021 figures. Over the period under review, the harvested area showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to sugar cane production attained the maximum at X ha in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Sugar Cane Exports

Exports from Australia

In 2022, exports of sugar cane from Australia contracted sharply to X tons, reducing by X% against the year before. Overall, exports, however, recorded significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, sugar cane exports shrank remarkably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports faced a deep setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X, and then contracted rapidly in the following year.

Exports by Country

New Zealand (X tons) was the main destination for sugar cane exports from Australia, accounting for a approx. X% share of total exports.

From 2013 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to New Zealand totaled X%.

In value terms, New Zealand ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for sugar cane exports from Australia.

From 2013 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to New Zealand amounted to X%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average sugar cane export price amounted to $X per kg, dropping by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a sharp setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $X per kg in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for New Zealand.

From 2013 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for the United States amounted to X% per year.

Sugar Cane Imports

Imports into Australia

In 2022, purchases abroad of sugar cane was finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. In general, imports recorded a noticeable expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, sugar cane imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, imports enjoyed significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Vietnam (X tons), Japan (X tons) and India (X tons) were the main suppliers of sugar cane imports to Australia.

From 2013 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Japan (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Japan ($X) constituted the largest supplier of sugar cane to Australia, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Vietnam ($X), with a X% share of total imports.

From 2013 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Japan stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Vietnam (X% per year) and India (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average sugar cane import price amounted to $X per ton, surging by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price enjoyed strong growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Japan ($X per ton), while the price for Vietnam ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2013 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Vietnam (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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