Australia: Vegetable Market 2025

Vegetable Market Size in Australia

The Australian vegetable market dropped modestly to $X in 2022, almost unchanged from the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Vegetable Production in Australia

In value terms, vegetable production dropped slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the average vegetable yield in Australia rose slightly to X tons per ha, surging by X% compared with the previous year. Over the period under review, the yield recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X%. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the average vegetable 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 total area harvested in terms of vegetables production in Australia shrank to X ha, waning by X% on the previous year. Overall, the harvested area saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the harvested area increased by X%. As a result, the harvested area reached the peak level of X ha, and then fell in the following year.

Vegetable Exports

Exports from Australia

In 2022, approx. X tons of vegetables were exported from Australia; with a decrease of X% compared with the previous year's figure. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, vegetable exports fell markedly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when exports increased by X%. The exports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

The United Arab Emirates (X tons), Singapore (X tons) and Malaysia (X tons) were the main destinations of vegetable exports from Australia, together accounting for X% of total exports. South Korea, Thailand, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, the Philippines, Taiwan (Chinese), Hong Kong SAR, Japan, Indonesia and Germany 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 the Philippines (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for vegetable exported from Australia were Singapore ($X), the United Arab Emirates ($X) and Malaysia ($X), together accounting for X% of total exports. Thailand, South Korea, Hong Kong SAR, Saudi Arabia, Taiwan (Chinese), Japan, Qatar, the Philippines, Indonesia and Germany lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

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

Export Prices by Country

The average vegetable export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, reducing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average export price increased by X%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Hong Kong SAR ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the Philippines ($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 more modest paces of growth.

Vegetable Imports

Imports into Australia

After two years of decline, purchases abroad of vegetables increased by X% to X tons in 2022. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a mild slump. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, vegetable imports rose markedly to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

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

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: South Korea (X% per year) and Mexico (X% per year).

In value terms, the largest vegetable suppliers to Australia were China ($X), Mexico ($X) and South Korea ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports.

South Korea, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average vegetable import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, which is down by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 an increase of X%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then declined in the following year.

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 Mexico ($X per ton), while the price for China ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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