Alliaceous vegetables market in Australia

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for fresh alliaceous vegetables in Australia fluctuated between 2018 and 2023, starting at 263.4 thousand tons in 2018 and peaking at 265.0 thousand tons in 2019. It declined to 258.5 thousand tons in 2020 and fell more sharply to 241.0 thousand tons in 2021, before recovering to 262.7 thousand tons in 2022. In 2023, volume dropped again to 238.1 thousand tons. Despite these volumetric swings, the market value rose consistently from $150.4 million US in 2021 to $192.6 million US in 2023, reflecting higher average prices.

Australia maintained its role as a commercial destination for imports of fresh alliaceous vegetables in 2023, with trade links to suppliers like the United States, Spain, and Mexico. By 2025, the regulatory landscape evolved with the introduction of new food safety legislation for fruits and vegetables on 12 February 2025, which set stricter primary production and processing standards nationally. The remade Food and Grocery Code of Conduct became mandatory from 1 April 2025, affecting distribution and sales. Concurrently, consumer behavior shifted during colder weather toward increased purchase of cooked vegetables, while supermarkets expanded sourcing from overseas processors, raising the import share of domestic demand.

Production alliaceous vegetables in Australia

In kind, 2018-2021, K t

Top producers of alliaceous vegetables, 2018-2021

World map of production of alliaceous vegetables, 2018-2021

Australia's production of alliaceous vegetables has declined for the second year in a row. In 2021, the country produced 274.8 thousand tons, marking a slight decrease of 2.3% from 2020. Production peaked in 2019 at 290.8 thousand tons, which represented a 4.3% increase from the previous year. The most significant drop occurred in 2020, with a 3.3% decline.

Annual dynamics of production in Australia in kind, 2018-2021, K t

In value, 2018-2021, M $ US

Australia's production value of alliaceous vegetables has fallen for two consecutive years. In 2021, the output was valued at 142.9 million US dollars, showing a modest year-over-year decline of 8.6%. From 2018 to 2021, production value decreased by 6.4%, averaging an annualized rate of 2.2%. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 174.5 million US dollars, which saw a 14.3% increase. The largest decrease happened in 2020, with a 10.4% drop.

Annual dynamics of production in Australia in value, 2018-2021, M $ US

Exports alliaceous vegetables from Australia

Exports in kind, t

Australia exported 49,788 tons of alliaceous vegetables in 2021, reflecting a strong 22.3% increase compared to the previous year. From 2018 to 2021, exports grew by 51.8%, with an annualized growth rate of 14.9%. The largest increase occurred in 2019, at 41.2%, while the most significant decline was in 2020, with a 12.1% decrease.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Australia in kind, 2018-2021, t

Between 2018 and 2021, Australia's exports of alliaceous vegetables in volume terms were not highly concentrated. Thailand accounted for 17.9% of exports, followed by Asia, not elsewhere specified, at 14.6%, and Malaysia at 9.1%. Together, these three markets represented 41.6% of total export flows.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's exports from Australia in kind, 2018-2021

Exports in value, K $ US

In 2021, Australia's alliaceous vegetable exports amounted to 25,896 thousand US dollars, showing a 14.4% increase from 2020. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, exports rose by 44.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of 13.0%. The peak value was recorded in 2019 at 27,784 thousand US dollars, which saw a 54.7% increase. The largest decline occurred in 2020, with an 18.5% drop.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Australia in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

From 2018 to 2021, Thailand was the leading buyer of Australian alliaceous vegetables in value terms, accounting for 14.9% of exports. Asia, not elsewhere specified, followed with 13.3%, and Malaysia with 7.6%. Combined, these three markets made up 35.9% of total export value, while the remaining 64.1% was distributed among numerous other partners.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's exports from Australia in value, 2018-2021

Imports alliaceous vegetables to Australia

Imports in kind, t

Australia's imports of alliaceous vegetables have declined for the second consecutive year. In 2021, imports totaled 16,018 tons, representing a significant 11.1% decrease from 2020. From 2018 to 2021, imports fell by 7.3%, with a compound annual decline rate of 2.5%. The highest volume was recorded in 2019 at 20,451 tons, which saw an 18.4% increase. The largest drop occurred in 2020, with an 11.9% decrease.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Australia in kind, 2018-2021, t

Between 2018 and 2021, China was the primary source for Australia's imports of alliaceous vegetables in volume terms, accounting for 76.4% of total flows. Other markets contributed smaller shares, forming a diverse tail of partners.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's imports to Australia in kind, 2018-2021

Imports in value, K $ US

In 2021, Australia's imports of alliaceous vegetables were valued at 33,398 thousand US dollars, reflecting a moderate 6.2% increase from 2020. From 2018 to 2021, imports grew by 37.9%, with an annualized rate of 11.3%. The largest increase was in 2019, at 32.1%, while the most significant decline was in 2020, with a 1.7% decrease.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Australia in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

From 2018 to 2021, China dominated Australia's imports of alliaceous vegetables in value terms, accounting for 63.9%. Spain followed with 11.6%, and Mexico with 8.3%. Together, these three markets formed the main cluster, representing 83.9% of total import flows.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's imports to Australia in value, 2018-2021