Australia: Canned Vegetable Market 2024

Canned Vegetable Market Size in Australia

The Australian canned vegetable market skyrocketed to $X in 2022, jumping by 17% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.8% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed in certain years. As a result, consumption reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Canned Vegetable Exports

Exports from Australia

Canned vegetable exports from Australia was estimated at X tons in 2022, leveling off at the previous year's figure. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when exports increased by 68% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, canned vegetable exports declined to $X in 2022. Overall, exports continue to indicate a moderate expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 57%. The exports peaked at $X in 2021, and then fell slightly in the following year.

Exports by Country

New Zealand (X tons) was the main destination for canned vegetable exports from Australia, accounting for a 45% share of total exports. Moreover, canned vegetable exports to New Zealand exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Thailand (X tons), fourfold. Papua New Guinea (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to New Zealand was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Thailand (-5.6% per year) and Papua New Guinea (-2.6% per year).

In value terms, New Zealand ($X) remains the key foreign market for canned vegetables exports from Australia, comprising 40% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the United States ($X), with an 8.5% share of total exports. It was followed by Taiwan (Chinese), with a 6.2% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to New Zealand totaled +6.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United States (+35.0% per year) and Taiwan (Chinese) (+65.1% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average canned vegetable export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with a decrease of -5.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, recorded a perceptible increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the average export price increased by 73% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Thailand ($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 Malaysia (+8.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Canned Vegetable Imports

Imports into Australia

In 2022, approx. X tons of canned vegetables were imported into Australia; with an increase of 12% on 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a slight setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 17%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, canned vegetable imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +3.7% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Italy (X tons) constituted the largest canned vegetable supplier to Australia, accounting for a 53% share of total imports. Moreover, canned vegetable imports from Italy exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, New Zealand (X tons), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Thailand (X tons), with a 7.4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Italy amounted to +1.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: New Zealand (-7.3% per year) and Thailand (-2.3% per year).

In value terms, Italy ($X) constituted the largest supplier of canned vegetables to Australia, comprising 38% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Thailand ($X), with a 10% share of total imports. It was followed by New Zealand, with a 9.9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Italy stood at +5.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Thailand (+11.0% per year) and New Zealand (-0.9% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average canned vegetable import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by 4.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated strong growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +5.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, canned vegetable import price increased by +92.5% against 2015 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 an increase of 25% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

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 Greece ($X per ton), while the price for Italy ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Thailand (+13.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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