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Maize market in Australia

Release date: Mar 28, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

Australian maize market volume started at 327.6 thousand tons in 2018, within a broader agricultural sector structured around commodity crops and influenced by water market reforms from the 1990s. In 2019, severe drought conditions degraded grain harvests, including maize, leading to an estimated 5% drop in total grain production and reducing maize market volume to 268.7 thousand tons. The drought's impact continued into 2020, with market volume falling further to 221.5 thousand tons as production remained constrained.

Production recovered to 305.7 thousand tons in 2021, but market volume stabilized at 221.3 thousand tons. A sharp rebound followed in 2022, with production jumping to 430.0 thousand tons and market volume reaching 343.5 thousand tons. In 2023, market volume declined to 310.8 thousand tons, while the Australian fertilizer market, essential for maize cultivation, experienced growth driven by rising food needs and the adoption of precision farming techniques.

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, 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, 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/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, 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/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, 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/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, 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/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, 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 maize in Australia

In kind, 2018-2021, K t

Top producers of maize, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of maize, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

After two years of decline, Australia's maize production increased in 2021. The country produced 305.7 K t of maize that year, which represents a 14.2% rise compared to 2020. Looking at the period from 2018 to 2021, overall production decreased by 21.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of 7.6%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2020 at 267.6 K t, which also saw the largest decline of 18.2%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(15.5%)	(18.2%)	14.2%	(7.6%)

Source: SHEV.io

In value, 2018-2021, M $ US

Following two years of reduction, maize production in Australia increased in 2021. The output was valued at 101.8 M $ US, showing a robust 13.3% increase from the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, production value decreased by 27.4%, equating to an annualized rate of 10.1%. The minimum value occurred in 2020 at 89.8 M $ US, which also experienced the largest decline of 21.9%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(18.0%)	(21.9%)	13.3%	(10.1%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports maize from Australia

Exports in kind, t

The market showed significant volatility during this period. Exports reached their lowest point in 2020 at 49 962 t, then peaked in 2021 at 86 902 t, representing a 1.7-fold variation. The 2021 figure marked a sudden 73.9% increase compared to the previous year. The largest decline of 21.0% was recorded in 2020.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	2.1%	(21.0%)	73.9%	11.9%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, South Korea dominated Australia's maize exports in kind, accounting for 90.6% 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

Noticeable fluctuations characterized market performance during this period. Exports hit their lowest point in 2020 at 16 772 K $ US, then peaked in 2021 at 28 942 K $ US, showing a 1.7-fold variation. The 2021 value represented a dramatic 72.6% rise compared to 2020. The largest decline of 24.5% occurred in 2020.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(0.9%)	(24.5%)	72.6%	8.9%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2018 and 2021, South Korea held the dominant position in export value terms, accounting for 81.4% of total flows, while various smaller destinations shared the remaining portion.

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 maize to Australia

Imports in kind, t

Volatility characterized the market during these years. Import volumes reached their lowest point in 2018, then peaked in 2019 at 4 773 t, showing a 2-fold variation. In 2021, Australia imported 2 546 t of maize, which is 35.6% less than the previous year. The largest increase of 102.5% was recorded in 2019.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	102.5%	(17.2%)	(35.6%)	2.6%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, the United States (43.1% of imports in kind), New Zealand (33.2%), and Argentina (11.8%) together accounted for 88.1% of total imports in kind, remaining the main sources for maize to Australia.

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

The market exhibited an unstable trend throughout this timeframe. Import value reached its minimum in 2018, then peaked in 2019 at 7 154 K $ US, showing a 2-fold variation. In 2021, Australia imported maize valued at 7 154 K $ US, equivalent to a significant 10.5% increase from the previous year. The largest decline of 39.5% occurred in 2020, while the largest increase of 95.8% was recorded in 2019.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	95.8%	(39.5%)	10.5%	9.4%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2018 and 2021, New Zealand and the United States together accounted for 87.3% of total imports in value terms, with other countries forming a diversified but less significant portion.

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