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Cereal germ market in Australia

Release date: Mar 28, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2021, the Australian cereal germ market experienced a gradual contraction, with its volume declining from 60 128 t to 58 374 t. Domestic production followed a similar trend, decreasing from 60 134 t to 58 485 t over the same period.

A reversal occurred in 2022, when the market expanded by 5.9% to 61 841 t, followed by further growth of 5.7% to 65 355 t in 2023. Production rebounded strongly, reaching 65 594 t in 2023. During 2023, export values for related cereal grain products decreased by 4.88%, while imports fell by 20%, a shift that likely reinforced the supply available for the domestic market.

Overall, from 2018 to 2023, the Australian cereal germ market volume increased by 8.7%, with the strong growth in 2022 and 2023 offsetting the earlier decline and establishing a new high for 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/kg
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Australia, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Australia by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
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/kg
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Australia, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Australia by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
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/kg
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Australia, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Australia by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
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/kg
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Australia, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Australia by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
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 cereal germ in Australia

In kind, 2018-2021, t

Top producers of cereal germ, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of cereal germ, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Australia's cereal germ production has declined for the second year in a row. In 2021, the country produced 58 485 tonnes of cereal germ, marking a slight decrease of 1.6% compared to 2020. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, production fell by 2.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of 0.9%. The highest production level was recorded in 2019 at 60 377 tonnes, which also saw the largest increase of 0.4% during this timeframe.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	0.4%	(1.5%)	(1.6%)	(0.9%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports cereal germ from Australia

Exports in kind, t

Australia's cereal germ export volume has increased for the third consecutive year. In 2021, exports totaled 112.6 tonnes, showing a dramatic rise of 27.0% compared to the previous year. From 2018 to 2021, exports surged by 271.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of 54.9%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	135.5%	24.3%	27.0%	54.9%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2018 and 2021, three main markets—South Africa, Malaysia, and Singapore—together accounted for 75.6% of Australia's total cereal germ exports in volume terms.

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 cereal germ exports have increased for the second year in a row. In 2021, exports reached 128.3 thousand US dollars, up by 47.2% compared to 2020. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, exports grew by 5.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of 1.8%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 81.4 thousand US dollars, which also experienced the largest decline of 33.1% during this period.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(33.1%)	7.1%	47.2%	1.8%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, three key markets—New Zealand, Singapore, and South Africa—were central to Australia's cereal germ exports in value terms, collectively representing 68.9% 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 cereal germ to Australia

Imports in kind, t

Australia's cereal germ imports showed noticeable fluctuations during the period. The lowest point was in 2019 at 0.8 tonnes, which saw the largest decline of 96.7%. Imports then rebounded in 2020 with the largest increase of 111.4%, before reaching 1.5 tonnes in 2021, representing a controlled drop of 7.4% year-on-year. The peak was in 2018, with a 31-fold gap between the highest and lowest points.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(96.7%)	111.4%	(7.4%)	(60.1%)

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2018 to 2021, two countries—India and New Zealand—dominated Australia's cereal germ imports in volume terms, while other markets played a less significant role individually.

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 cereal germ imports in value terms revealed irregular changes, indicating a volatile market. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at 1.6 thousand US dollars, following the largest decline of 94.6% in 2019. In 2021, imports totaled 7.2 thousand US dollars, showing a sharp gain of 339.5% compared to 2020. The period from 2018 to 2020 exhibited a peak-to-trough amplitude of 20 times.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(94.6%)	(6.4%)	339.5%	(39.6%)

Source: SHEV.io

Over 2018 to 2021, India (37.5% of imports in value terms), China (33.1%), and New Zealand (16.5%) made the biggest contributions to Australia's cereal germ imports, jointly accounting for 87.2% of total import flows.

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