Flour or powder of dried legumes market in Australia

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2021, the market for flour or powder of dried legumes in Australia expanded steadily, with its value rising from $5.3 million to $10.3 million. This growth was primarily driven by population increases, which raised overall food demand, and a shift in consumer preferences toward healthier, plant-based options. The COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 further accelerated demand as more people cooked at home, seeking convenient and nutritious ingredients like legume flours.

After peaking in 2021, the market contracted to $7.6 million in 2022, largely due to a 9.2% increase in food prices that reduced consumer purchasing power. It rebounded strongly in 2023, reaching $10.0 million, as apparent consumption of flours and grains rose by 4.3%, reflecting sustained demand amid ongoing health and convenience trends.

Production flour or powder of dried legumes in Australia

In kind, 2018-2021, t

From 2018 to 2021, Australia ranked 29th globally in terms of production volume for flour or powder of dried legumes.

Top producers of flour or powder of dried legumes, 2018-2021

World map of production of flour or powder of dried legumes, 2018-2021

In 2021, Australia produced 2 051 tonnes of flour or powder of dried legumes, representing a 24.0% decrease compared to the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, production fell by 30.6%, with an annualized decline of 11.5%. The largest increase occurred in 2020, when production rose by 11.6%.

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

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Australia's production of flour or powder of dried legumes declined for the second consecutive year. In 2021, the output was valued at 3 558 thousand US dollars, marking a 20.1% drop from the year before. Between 2018 and 2021, production decreased by 20.1%, with an annualized rate of decline of 7.2%. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 4 686 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest increase of 5.2%.

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

Exports flour or powder of dried legumes from Australia

Exports in kind, t

The data shows irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. Exports varied significantly, with a low of 103 tonnes in 2019 and a high in 2018, resulting in a 3.9-fold difference between these years. In 2021, deliveries from Australia reached 211 tonnes, a 42.6% decrease from 2020. The largest decline occurred in 2019, falling by 74.6%, while the largest increase was in 2020, rising by 257.8%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, the United States, New Zealand, and Egypt were the top contributors to Australia's exports in kind. The United States accounted for 46.2% of exports, New Zealand for 19.2%, and Egypt for 12.8%, together making up 78.3% of total flows.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

Market behavior was characterized by volatility during these years. Exports changed by a factor of 3.1, with a peak in 2018 and a trough in 2019. In 2021, Australia's exports amounted to 366 thousand US dollars, a sharp decrease of 39.7% from 2020. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 199 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest decline of 67.3%. The largest increase occurred in 2020, rising by 204.7%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, the United States, New Zealand, and Canada consistently led in the country structure of exports in value terms. The United States accounted for 59.2% of exports, New Zealand for 14.6%, and Canada for 7.4%, jointly representing 81.2% of total flows.

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

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

Imports flour or powder of dried legumes to Australia

Imports in kind, t

Australia's imports of flour or powder of dried legumes increased for the third consecutive year. In 2021, imports stood at 10 243 tonnes, reflecting a sudden rise of 30.9% over the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, imports grew by 1 194%, equating to an annualized rate of 134.8%.

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

Throughout 2018 to 2021, India and China remained the principal sources for Australia's imports in kind, jointly accounting for 96.4% of total flows. Other partners each held significantly smaller shares.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

Australia's imports of flour or powder of dried legumes increased for the third consecutive year. In 2021, imports totaled 7 100 thousand US dollars, indicating a steep rise of 37.6% relative to the prior year. Over the 2018-2021 period, imports increased by 381.9%, with an annualized growth rate of 68.9%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, India and China jointly absorbed 90.0% of Australia's total imports in value terms for flour or powder of dried legumes, with the remaining volume distributed across smaller markets.

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

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