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Frozen preserved vegetables market in Australia

Release date: Mar 30, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The Australian frozen preserved vegetables market contracted from 135.6 thousand tons in 2018 to 112.2 thousand tons in 2020 before reversing course.

From 2021 onward, market volume expanded, reaching 117.9 thousand tons in 2021, 130.8 thousand tons in 2022, and 186.8 thousand tons in 2023. The initial recovery was fueled by consumer preference for organic and preservative-free products alongside advances in individual quick freezing technology, while subsequent growth was aided by sustainable packaging initiatives and the proliferation of e-commerce.

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, 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, M $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Australia in value, 2018-2025, M $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Australia by countries, 2018-2025, M $ 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, M $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Australia in value, 2018-2025, M $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Australia by countries, 2018-2025, M $ 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, M $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Australia in value, 2018-2025, M $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Australia by countries, 2018-2025, M $ 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, M $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Australia in value, 2018-2025, M $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Australia by countries, 2018-2025, M $ 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, M $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, K t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, M $ 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 frozen preserved vegetables in Australia

In kind, 2018-2021, t

Globally, Australia ranked as the 21st largest producer of frozen preserved vegetables from 2018 to 2021.

Top producers of frozen preserved vegetables, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of frozen preserved vegetables, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Following two years of growth, Australia's production of frozen preserved vegetables declined. In 2021, output reached 3 695 tonnes, showing minimal change from the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, production rose by 3.8%, with an average annual growth rate of 1.2%. The peak was recorded in 2020 at 3 712 tonnes, while the largest annual increase occurred in 2019 at 2.5%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	2.5%	1.7%	(0.4%)	1.2%

Source: SHEV.io

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Australia's frozen preserved vegetables production increased for the second consecutive year. In 2021, the output was valued at 7 747 thousand US dollars, up 0.8% from 2020. The lowest value was in 2019 at 6 739 thousand US dollars, which saw the largest decline of 13.2%. The following year, 2020, recorded the highest increase at 14.1%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(13.2%)	14.1%	0.8%	(0.1%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports frozen preserved vegetables from Australia

Exports in kind, K t

Australia's frozen preserved vegetables export volume grew for the second year in a row. In 2021, exports totaled 15.0 thousand tonnes, a 29.8% increase from the previous year. From 2018 to 2021, exports rose by 24.2%, with an average annual growth rate of 7.5%. The lowest volume was in 2019 at 10.7 thousand tonnes, which also experienced the largest decline of 11.4%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(11.4%)	7.9%	29.8%	7.5%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, New Zealand accounted for 76.5% of Australia's total frozen preserved vegetables exports by volume, with the remaining flows distributed among various smaller partners.

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, M $ US

Australia's frozen preserved vegetables exports increased in value for the second consecutive year. In 2021, exports amounted to 31.5 million US dollars, up 31.3% from the year before. Between 2018 and 2021, exports grew by 19.4%, equivalent to an annualized rate of 6.1%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 19.8 million US dollars, which saw the largest decline of 24.9%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(24.9%)	21.0%	31.3%	6.1%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, New Zealand and the United States were the primary buyers of frozen preserved vegetables from Australia, together representing 86.1% of total export value, with other countries making up the remainder.

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 frozen preserved vegetables to Australia

Imports in kind, K t

After two years of decline, Australia's frozen preserved vegetables imports increased. In 2021, imports reached 129.2 thousand tonnes, up 7.6% from the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, imports decreased by 10.3%, with an average annual decline of 3.6%. The lowest volume was in 2020 at 120.0 thousand tonnes, while the largest drop occurred in 2019 at 12.1%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(12.1%)	(5.2%)	7.6%	(3.6%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, New Zealand (32.4% of import volume), the Netherlands (23.4%), and Belgium (19.3%) consistently led Australia's frozen preserved vegetables import structure, together accounting for 75.1% of total flows.

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, M $ US

After two years of decrease, Australia's frozen preserved vegetables import value rose. In 2021, imports totaled 184.0 million US dollars, a 20.2% increase from the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, imports grew by 4.1%, with an average annual rate of 1.3%. The lowest value was in 2020 at 153.1 million US dollars, and the largest decline was in 2019 at 9.4%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(9.4%)	(4.4%)	20.2%	1.3%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, New Zealand (25.0% of import value), Belgium (20.9%), and the Netherlands (19.0%) together absorbed 64.9% of Australia's total frozen preserved vegetables imports by value, positioning them as the main sources.

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