Australia: Vegetable And Melon Market 2024

Vegetable And Melon Market Size in Australia

The Australian vegetable and melon market fell to $X in 2022, leveling off at the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Vegetable And Melon Production in Australia

In value terms, vegetable and melon production dropped modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, showed mild growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the production volume increased by X%. Vegetable and melon production peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of vegetables and melons in Australia totaled X tons per ha in 2022, leveling off at 2021. In general, the yield recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded 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 and melon yield remained at a somewhat 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 and melons production in Australia shrank to X ha, which is down by X% compared with 2021 figures. Over the period under review, the harvested area saw a slight slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X%. The vegetable and melon harvested area peaked at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

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Vegetable And Melon Exports

Exports from Australia

Vegetable and melon exports from Australia contracted to X tons in 2022, waning by X% against the year before. In general, exports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when exports increased by 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 and melon exports contracted dramatically to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

The United Arab Emirates (X tons), Singapore (X tons) and Malaysia (X tons) were the main destinations of vegetable and melon exports from Australia, together comprising X% of total exports. South Korea, Thailand, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Japan, the Philippines, Taiwan (Chinese), Hong Kong SAR, Indonesia and Germany lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for the Philippines (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

The Philippines, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of 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

In 2022, the average vegetable and melon export price amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2018 to 2022, the average 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 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 And Melon Imports

Imports into Australia

In 2022, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in overseas purchases of vegetables and melons, when their volume increased by X% to X tons. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a slight downturn. Imports peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, vegetable and melon imports expanded notably to $X in 2022. The total import 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 throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

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

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China totaled 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, China ($X), Mexico ($X) and South Korea ($X) constituted the largest vegetable and melon suppliers to Australia, with a combined X% share of total imports.

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

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average vegetable and melon import price amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the average import price increased by X%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then fell 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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