Bread, pastry, cakes, biscuits and bakers’ wares market in Oceania

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for bakery products in Oceania showed significant movement from 2018 to 2023. Starting at 137.7 thousand tonnes in 2018, it jumped to 217.9 thousand tonnes in 2019. After declining to 180.1 thousand tonnes in 2020 and 161.4 thousand tonnes in 2021, the market recovered to 212.7 thousand tonnes in 2022 and stabilized at 215.3 thousand tonnes in 2023.

In value terms, the market expanded from 951 million US dollars in 2018 to 1 460 million US dollars in 2022. This growth was interrupted in 2023 when the market value fell to 1 380 million US dollars, even as physical volume slightly increased, pointing to shifts in product assortment or pricing conditions.

By 2024, several key factors were shaping the bakery sector. Consumer preference moved strongly toward health-conscious options like gluten-free, low-carb, sugar-free, and organic products, while demand for convenience and ready-to-eat items rose. Customization trends and artisanal varieties broadened the product range. Industry investments in automation and innovation aimed to boost production efficiency, and global supply chain pressures affected input costs for ingredients such as wheat flour and sugar. The expansion of e-commerce and a focus on sustainable, compostable packaging also influenced market access and environmental practices.

Production bread, pastry, cakes, biscuits and bakers’ wares in Oceania

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of bread, pastry, cakes, biscuits and bakers’ wares, 2017-2020

World map of production of bread, pastry, cakes, biscuits and bakers’ wares, 2017-2020

In Oceania, production of bread, pastry, cakes, biscuits, and bakers' wares reached 17 467 tons in 2020, marking a slight decline of 1.0% from the previous year. Looking at the broader period from 2017 to 2020, overall production grew by 15.6%, with an average annual growth rate of 4.9%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2018 at 14 712 tons, while the peak occurred in 2019 with 17 642 tons. The most significant decrease happened in 2018, when output fell by 2.6%, whereas the largest increase was observed in 2019, with a substantial rise of 19.9%.

Annual dynamics of production in Oceania in kind, 2017-2020, t

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Oceania's production of bread, pastry, cakes, biscuits, and bakers' wares in value terms increased for the second year in a row. In 2020, the output was valued at 305.3 million US dollars, showing a modest gain of 1.0% compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, however, production value decreased by 6.6%, translating to an average annual decline of 2.2%. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 247.4 million US dollars, which also saw the sharpest drop of 24.3%. In contrast, the most notable increase occurred in 2019, with a rise of 22.2%.

Annual dynamics of production in Oceania in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Exports bread, pastry, cakes, biscuits and bakers’ wares from Oceania

Exports in kind, K t

In 2020, Oceania's exports of bread, pastry, cakes, biscuits, and bakers' wares in volume terms amounted to 78.7 thousand tons, representing a significant year-on-year increase of 29.7%. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2019 at 60.7 thousand tons, while the highest was in 2018 at 92.0 thousand tons. The most substantial decline occurred in 2019, with exports falling by 34.0%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Oceania in kind, 2017-2020, K t

From 2017 to 2020, exports of bread, pastry, cakes, biscuits, and bakers' wares from Oceania in volume terms were widely distributed across various partner countries. Japan accounted for 3.4% of exports, the United States for 2.5%, and China for 1.9%, with these three countries together making up only 7.8% of total export flows.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Oceania in kind, 2017-2020

Exports in value, M $ US

Exports of bread, pastry, cakes, biscuits, and bakers' wares from Oceania in value terms declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports stood at 269 million US dollars, remaining largely stable compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports decreased by 4.7%, equivalent to an annualized rate of 1.6%. The peak value was recorded in 2018 at 290 million US dollars. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a drop of 7.1%, while the most significant increase was in 2018, with a gain of 2.9%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Oceania in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

The market base for exports in value terms from 2017 to 2020 was broad, with the United States contributing 4.4% of exports, China 3.3%, and Japan 2.7%. Combined, these three countries represented just 10.4% of total export flows, while the remaining 89.6% was distributed among numerous other nations.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Oceania in value, 2017-2020

Imports bread, pastry, cakes, biscuits and bakers’ wares to Oceania

Imports in kind, K t

After two years of growth, imports of bread, pastry, cakes, biscuits, and bakers' wares into Oceania in volume terms declined. In 2020, imports totaled 241.3 thousand tons, down by 7.5% from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports increased by 22.2%, corresponding to an average annual growth rate of 6.9%. The highest import volume was recorded in 2019 at 261.0 thousand tons, which also saw the largest increase of 21.4%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Oceania in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Data from 2017 to 2020 show that imports of bread, pastry, cakes, biscuits, and bakers' wares into Oceania in volume terms were not concentrated on a few key sources. The United Kingdom accounted for 7.9% of imports, China for 6.9%, and France for 6.9%, with these three countries together making up only 21.7% of total import flows.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Oceania in kind, 2017-2020

Imports in value, M $ US

Imports of bread, pastry, cakes, biscuits, and bakers' wares into Oceania in value terms increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports reached 1 071 million US dollars, reflecting a small gain of 0.7% compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports grew by 18.9%, with an average annual growth rate of 5.9%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Oceania in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

From 2017 to 2020, the country structure of imports in value terms remained highly diversified. The United Kingdom contributed 8.1% of imports, France 7.4%, and China 6.3%, with these three countries together accounting for only 21.8% of total import flows. The remaining 78.2% was shared by a wide range of smaller markets.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Oceania in value, 2017-2020