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Canary seeds market in Australia and New Zealand

Release date: Mar 28, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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"Australia and New Zealand" region includes following countries:

Australia

Christmas Island

Cocos (Keeling) Islands

Heard Island and McDonald Islands

New Zealand

Norfolk Island

Earlier Report Observations

The canary seeds market in Australia and New Zealand experienced significant volume fluctuations between 2018 and 2023. Starting at 4 432 tonnes in 2018, it grew consistently to reach a peak of 5 037 tonnes in 2020, marking an increase of more than 13% over two years.

This expansion was closely tied to international trade, as a surge in imports to 1 661 tonnes in 2020 substantially supplemented domestic supply. The subsequent contraction to 4 143 tonnes by 2022 coincided with a dramatic fall in imports and a sustained level of exports, which reduced net available volume.

Domestic production remained remarkably stable at around 4 950 tonnes annually throughout the period, indicating that changes in trade flows were the primary determinant of the overall market size, which partially recovered to 4 353 tonnes in 2023.

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 and New Zealand
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Australia and New Zealand in kind, 2018-2023, t
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 and New Zealand

In kind, 2018-2021, t

Top producers of canary seeds, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of canary seeds, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Australia and New Zealand's canary seed production increased for the second consecutive year. In 2021, production reached 4 984 tonnes, remaining broadly stable compared to 2020. The lowest production level was recorded in 2019 at 4 964 tonnes, representing a slight decline of 0.2% from the previous year.

Annual dynamics of production in Australia and New Zealand 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 and New Zealand

Exports in kind, t

After two years of growth, Australia and New Zealand's canary seed export volume declined in 2021. Exports totaled 781 tonnes, marking an abrupt 50.9% decrease compared to 2020. Over the 2018-2021 period, exports fell by 31.6%, with a compound annual growth rate of -11.9%. The peak export volume was recorded in 2020 at 1 590 tonnes, which represented a significant 36.6% increase from the previous year.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	1.9%	36.6%	(50.9%)	(11.9%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, the United Arab Emirates (29.3% of export volume), the United Kingdom (25.6%), and Saudi Arabia (15.5%) remained the key export partners for Australia and New Zealand. Together, these three countries accounted for 70.4% of total canary seed exports.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

The market experienced noticeable fluctuations during this period. Export values showed significant volatility, with a 3.7-fold difference between the high in 2020 and the low in 2021. In 2021, canary seed exports from Australia and New Zealand amounted to 896 thousand US dollars, representing a sharp 73.2% year-over-year decline. The highest export value was recorded in 2020 at 3 341 thousand US dollars, which marked a substantial 105.6% increase from the previous year.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Australia and New Zealand 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

During 2018-2021, the United Kingdom (41.9% of export value), the United Arab Emirates (24.8%), and Saudi Arabia (13.3%) continued to be the main buyers of canary seeds from Australia and New Zealand. Collectively, these three markets accounted for 79.9% of total export value.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports canary seeds to Australia and New Zealand

Imports in kind, t

Import volumes showed considerable volatility during these years. The lowest import level was recorded in 2021 at 100 tonnes, representing a dramatic 94.0% decrease from 2020. Imports peaked in 2020 at 1 661 tonnes, which was 17 times higher than the 2021 level and marked a substantial 105.0% increase from the previous year.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	34.9%	105.0%	(94.0%)	(45.0%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Canada remained the dominant supplier of canary seeds to Australia and New Zealand, accounting for 70.4% of total import volume. The remaining imports were distributed among various other countries.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

Import values exhibited significant volatility during this period. The minimum import value was recorded in 2021 at 95 thousand US dollars, reflecting a steep 92.8% year-over-year contraction. Imports reached their maximum in 2020 at 1 317 thousand US dollars, which was 13.9 times higher than the 2021 level and represented a dramatic 135.5% increase from the previous year.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	39.5%	135.5%	(92.8%)	(38.2%)

Source: SHEV.io

Over the 2018-2021 period, Canada and the United States were the primary sources for canary seed imports to Australia and New Zealand in value terms. Together, these two countries accounted for 99.0% of total import value, with the remaining share distributed among other markets.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io