Flour or powder of fruits and nuts market in Australia and New Zealand

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for flour or powder of fruits and nuts in Australia and New Zealand fluctuated between 2018 and 2021. After an initial drop to 5 193 t in 2019, demand rebounded to 5 943 t in 2020 as COVID-19 travel restrictions and work-from-home trends increased household consumption of packaged flour products. Growth continued to 6 309 t in 2021, supported by the expansion of gluten-free offerings following Ardent Mills' acquisition of Firebird Artisan Mills, which enhanced product availability in the region.

Market volume then fell sharply to 5 234 t in 2022, primarily due to global supply chain disruptions and rising commodity prices that constrained availability. The decline extended to 4 790 t in 2023, even as manufacturers continued to innovate with functional and specialty flours to meet health-conscious trends.

Production flour or powder of fruits and nuts in Australia and New Zealand

In kind, 2018-2021, t

Top producers of flour or powder of fruits and nuts, 2018-2021

World map of production of flour or powder of fruits and nuts, 2018-2021

Following a two-year decline, production of flour or powder of fruits and nuts in Australia and New Zealand rebounded in 2021. That year, output reached 2 079 tonnes, marking a 2.9% increase compared to 2020. However, looking at the broader period from 2018 to 2021, production fell by 11.1%, with an average annual decline of 3.9%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2020 at 2 021 tonnes, while the sharpest drop occurred in 2019 with a 12.0% decrease.

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

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

In 2021, the value of flour or powder of fruits and nuts production in Australia and New Zealand was 24 720 thousand US dollars, reflecting a gradual decline of 4.1% from 2020. Over the 2018-2021 period, production value decreased by 2.2%, translating to an average annual reduction of 0.7%. The highest value was observed in 2020 at 25 789 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest increase of 3.0% during this timeframe.

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

Exports flour or powder of fruits and nuts from Australia and New Zealand

Exports in kind, t

The export market for flour or powder of fruits and nuts from Australia and New Zealand showed considerable volatility over the period. Exports reached their lowest point in 2018 before peaking in 2019, with the peak volume being 2.9 times higher than the trough. In 2021, exports totalled 324 tonnes, representing a significant year-on-year decline of 14.5%. The maximum export volume was recorded in 2019 at 418 tonnes, which also experienced the largest increase of 193.9%.

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

Between 2018 and 2021, exports in kind were distributed across numerous partner countries. Thailand accounted for 21.6% of exports, China for 18.0%, and the United Arab Emirates for 9.0%. Together, these three countries represented just 48.6% of total export flows, indicating a relatively diversified market structure.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

Export values exhibited an unstable pattern throughout the period. The lowest point occurred in 2018, followed by a peak in 2019, with the peak value being 3.3 times higher than the trough. In 2021, export value stood at 3 849 thousand US dollars, down 20.4% from the previous year. The highest export value was recorded in 2019 at 5 083 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest increase of 231.1%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, the largest buyers by value were Thailand (17.9% of exports), China (15.9%), and South Korea (8.3%). However, their combined share amounted to only 42.1% of total export value, reflecting a diversified country structure for flour or powder of fruits and nuts exports from Australia and New Zealand.

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

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

Imports flour or powder of fruits and nuts to Australia and New Zealand

Imports in kind, t

Imports of flour or powder of fruits and nuts into Australia and New Zealand grew for the second consecutive year in 2021. Import volume reached 4 554 tonnes, up 5.9% from 2020. Over the 2018-2021 period, imports increased by 17.1%, equivalent to an average annual growth rate of 5.4%. The lowest import volume was recorded in 2019 at 3 552 tonnes, which also experienced the largest decline of 8.6%. The most substantial increase occurred in 2020 with a 21.1% rise.

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

During 2018-2021, imports in kind were sourced from a wide range of markets. The United States accounted for 22.3% of imports, Samoa for 13.6%, and Sri Lanka for 10.8%. Together, these three countries represented only 46.7% of total import flows, highlighting the diverse origins of these products.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

Import values of flour or powder of fruits and nuts into Australia and New Zealand declined for the second year in a row in 2021. Imports totalled approximately 15 963 thousand US dollars, down 14.7% from the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, import value decreased by 10.3%, corresponding to an average annual decline of 3.5%. The highest import value was recorded in 2019 at 24 181 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest increase of 35.9%. The most significant drop occurred in 2020 with a 22.6% decrease.

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

Throughout 2018-2021, three key markets dominated imports by value: the United States, Vietnam, and Asia, not elsewhere specified. Together, they accounted for 55.7% of total import flows, indicating a more concentrated sourcing structure compared to exports.

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

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