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Carrots and turnips market in Australia

Release date: Mar 27, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2023, the market volume for fresh or chilled carrots and turnips in Australia showed significant variability, rising from 173.9 thousand tons in 2018 to a peak of 232.0 thousand tons in 2021 before moderating to 210.1 thousand tons in 2023. The sharp contraction in 2020, which saw volume drop to 164.7 thousand tons, was largely attributable to unfavorable weather conditions and logistical challenges that hampered production. A strong recovery followed in 2021, though no specific driving factors were highlighted for that year.

The market's trajectory was further affected by regulatory changes when, in August 2022, Australia introduced new national horticulture production and processing standards. These standards added compliance requirements for producers, coinciding with a reduction in production and market volume that year. Concurrently, Australia's role as a major exporter meant that global supply chain disruptions and climatic conditions in 2023 contributed to a stabilization of domestic market volume after the previous declines, supported by the country's advanced cold-chain logistics for chilled products.

For 2024, industry sources indicate continuing trends such as consumer preference for fresh and organic produce and ongoing investments in cold-chain infrastructure and packaging innovations, which shape the operating environment for Australia's carrot and turnip sector.

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. 4.1.2. In value
    1. 4.1.2.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.2.2. Imports, 2018-2025
    3. 4.1.2.3. Exports, 2018-2025
    4. 4.1.2.4. 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, K 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, K 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, K 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, K t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Australia in kind, 2018-2025, K t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Australia by countries, 2018-2025, K 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, K t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Australia in kind, 2018-2025, K t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Australia by countries, 2018-2025, K 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, K t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Australia in kind, 2018-2025, K t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Australia by countries, 2018-2025, K 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, K t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Australia in kind, 2018-2025, K t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Australia by countries, 2018-2025, K 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, K t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, K 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 carrots and turnips in Australia

In kind, 2018-2021, K t

Australia ranked 25th globally in carrot and turnip production from 2018 to 2021.

Top producers of carrots and turnips, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of carrots and turnips, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

In 2021, Australia produced 335.5 thousand tons of carrots and turnips, marking a solid 22.0% increase from the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, production grew by 17.8%, which translates to an annualized rate of 5.6%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2020 at 275.0 thousand tons, with the largest decline of 12.6% also occurring that year.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	10.5%	(12.6%)	22.0%	5.6%

Source: SHEV.io

In value, 2018-2021, M $ US

In 2021, the value of carrot and turnip output in Australia reached 223.3 million US dollars, showing a steep 30.5% improvement compared to the previous year. From 2018 to 2021, production value increased by 20.4%, equivalent to an annualized growth rate of 6.4%. The minimum value was 171.1 million US dollars in 2020, which also saw the largest decline of 10.1%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	2.7%	(10.1%)	30.5%	6.4%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports carrots and turnips from Australia

Exports in kind, K t

In 2021, Australia's carrot and turnip exports totaled 103.6 thousand tons, reflecting a 6.1% drop from the year before. Over the 2018-2021 period, exports decreased by 6.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of -2.2%. The largest increase was recorded in 2020 at 3.3%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(3.6%)	3.3%	(6.1%)	(2.2%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, the United Arab Emirates (28.1% of exports in kind), Saudi Arabia (18.3%), and Malaysia (14.0%) formed the core of Australia's carrot and turnip exports, together accounting for 60.4% of total 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

Australia's carrot and turnip export value increased for the second consecutive year. In 2021, exports amounted to 68 917 thousand US dollars, remaining virtually unchanged year-over-year. Over the 2018-2021 period, exports decreased by 4.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of -1.5%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 64 646 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest decline of 10.4%. The largest increase occurred in 2020 at 6.2%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(10.4%)	6.2%	0.4%	(1.5%)

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2018-2021, the three largest markets—the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, and Malaysia—remained central to Australia's carrot and turnip exports in value terms, together representing 59.7% of total 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