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Canary seeds market in Australia

Release date: Mar 28, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The Australian canary seeds market volume exhibited considerable variation from 2018 to 2023. It grew from 4 368 t in 2018 to a peak of 4 950 t in 2020, followed by a contraction to 4 070 t in 2022 and a recovery to 4 268 t in 2023.

This trajectory coincided with major shifts in international trade. Import volumes, which reached 1 581 t in 2020, fell to zero from 2021 onward, while export volumes fluctuated between 670 t and 1 597 t. Domestic production remained stable at approximately 5 000 t annually throughout the period.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In kind
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2025
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2025
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Australia
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Australia in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Australia in value, 2018-2023, $ US
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.2.2. Dynamics of production structure by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023
  3. 5.2.3. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2018-2023, t
  4. 5.2.4. Structure of production by countries in kind, 2018-2023
  5. 5.2.5. Dynamics of peoduction structure by countries in kind, 2018-2023
6. Exports
1. 6.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Australia in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Australia by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 6.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Australia in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Australia by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Australia, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Australia by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Australia in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Australia by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 6.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Australia in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Australia by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Australia, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Australia by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
7. Imports
1. 7.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Australia in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Australia by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 7.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Australia in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Australia by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Australia, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Australia by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Australia in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Australia by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 7.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Australia in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Australia by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Australia, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Australia by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, K $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2025
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production canary seeds in Australia

In kind, 2018-2021, t

From 2018 to 2021, Australia ranked as the world's fifth-largest producer of canary seeds.

Top producers of canary seeds, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of canary seeds, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Australia's canary seed production increased for the second year in a row. In 2021, the country produced 4 984 tonnes, which remained relatively stable compared to 2020. The lowest production level was recorded in 2019 at 4 964 tonnes, marking a slight decline of 0.2%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(0.2%)	0.1%	0.4%	0.1%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports canary seeds from Australia

Exports in kind, t

After rising for two consecutive years, Australia's exports of canary seeds declined in 2021. Exports stood at 772 tonnes, a 51.7% decrease compared to 2020. Between 2018 and 2021, exports fell by 32.4%, averaging an annual decline of 12.2%. The peak export volume was recorded in 2020 at 1 597 tonnes, which represented a significant increase of 33.6%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	4.7%	33.6%	(51.7%)	(12.2%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, the main destinations for Australia's canary seed exports were the United Arab Emirates (29.3% of export volume), the United Kingdom (25.6%), and New Zealand (15.8%). Together, these three countries accounted for 70.7% of total export flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

The market exhibited volatility during the observed period. In 2021, Australia's cross-border shipments of canary seeds reached 896 thousand US dollars, a sharp reduction of 73.2% compared to 2020. The highest value was recorded in 2020 at 3 341 thousand US dollars, reflecting a substantial increase of 105.6%. Overall, there was a 3.7-fold variation between the peak in 2020 and the low in 2021.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(7.0%)	105.6%	(73.2%)	(19.9%)

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2018–2021, the United Kingdom (41.9% of export value), the United Arab Emirates (24.8%), and Saudi Arabia (13.3%) formed the key group of partners for Australia's canary seed exports in value terms. Collectively, they represented 79.9% of total export flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports canary seeds to Australia

Imports in kind, t

Australia's imports of canary seeds increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports registered 1 581 tonnes, a 134.1% rise compared to the previous year. From 2018 to 2020, imports grew by 194.6%, with an average annual growth rate of 43.3%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	25.8%	134.1%	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2018 and 2021, Canada and the United States dominated Australia's canary seed imports in volume, together accounting for 99.1% of total flows. The remaining share was distributed among other countries.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

Australia's imports of canary seeds in value terms increased for the second year in a row. In 2020, imports totalled 1 247 thousand US dollars, up by 170.1% relative to the prior year. From 2018 to 2020, imports surged by 248.4%, averaging an annual growth rate of 51.6%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	29.0%	170.1%	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Canada and the United States remained the primary partners for Australia's canary seed imports in value terms, jointly representing 98.9% of total flows, while other partners accounted for the remainder.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io