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Maize market in Oceania

Release date: Mar 28, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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"Oceania" region includes following countries:

Australia

Christmas Island

Cocos (Keeling) Islands

Heard Island and McDonald Islands

New Zealand

Norfolk Island

Solomon Islands

Fiji

New Caledonia

Vanuatu

Papua New Guinea

Kiribati

Guam

Nauru

Northern Mariana Islands

United States Minor Outlying Islands

Micronesia

Marshall Islands

Palau

American Samoa

Cook Islands

French Polynesia

Niue

Pitcairn Islands

Tokelau

Tonga

Tuvalu

Wallis and Futuna Islands

Samoa

Earlier Report Observations

After adverse weather in 2017, policy reforms aimed at crop diversification and responding to international demand facilitated a surge in imports, helping the maize market volume reach 735 thousand tons in 2019 despite lower domestic production due to variable weather conditions. However, in 2020, continued weather volatility and water management challenges led to a market contraction to 552 thousand tons as both production and imports declined.

Floods in New South Wales and Queensland in 2021 limited production growth, but favorable conditions in Western Australia supported a recovery to 538 thousand tons, stabilizing market volume at 565 thousand tons. By 2022, exceptionally high global grain prices, driven by poor harvests in key producers and the Russian invasion of Ukraine, spurred domestic production to 638 thousand tons, lifting market volume to 608 thousand tons. In 2023, extreme heat waves and El Niño events, along with rising production costs, reduced output and imports, pulling market volume down to 521 thousand tons.

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, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
  2. 4.1.2. In value
    1. 4.1.2.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.2.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.2.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.2.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Oceania
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Oceania in kind, 2018-2023, K t
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. Imports
1. 6.1. Imports (Direct Data*)
  1. 6.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Imports in kind, K t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Australia in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Australia by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Australia in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Australia by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Australia, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Australia by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, K t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Australia in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Australia by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Australia in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Australia by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Australia, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Australia by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data*)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, K t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Australia in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Australia by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Australia in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Australia by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Australia, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Australia by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, K t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Australia in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Australia by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Australia in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Australia by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Australia, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Australia by countries, 2018-2024, $ 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, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, K t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, K $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
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 Oceania

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of maize, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of maize, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Maize production in Oceania has declined for the third year in a row. In 2020, the region produced 483.3 K t of maize, which represents an 11.7% decrease compared to the previous year. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, production fell by 24%, translating to an annualized decline rate of 8.7%.

Annual dynamics of production in Oceania in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(5.0%)	(9.4%)	(11.7%)	(8.7%)

Source: SHEV.io

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Maize production in Oceania has declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the output was valued at 191.4 M $ US, marking a significant drop of 36.7% from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, production decreased by 40.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of -15.8%.

Annual dynamics of production in Oceania in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(0.6%)	(5.1%)	(36.7%)	(15.8%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports maize from Oceania

Exports in kind, K t

In 2020, maize exports from Oceania totaled 50.5 K t, down 24.7% from 2019. From 2017 to 2020, exports decreased by 32.1%, with a compound annual decline rate of 12.1%. The only increase during this period occurred in 2019, when exports rose by 1.4%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Oceania in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(11.1%)	1.4%	(24.7%)	(12.1%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, South Korea dominated maize exports from Oceania in volume terms, accounting for 85.3% of total shipments. The remaining share was distributed among various smaller markets.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Oceania in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

In 2020, Oceania exported 19 998 K $ US worth of maize, representing a sharp decline of 46.0% compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports fell by 46.6%, with a compound annual decrease of 18.9%. The only year with growth was 2019, when exports increased by 6.2%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Oceania in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(7.0%)	6.2%	(46.0%)	(18.9%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, three key markets—South Korea, Switzerland, and Japan—were central to Oceania's maize exports in value terms, collectively accounting for 69.7% of total flows.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Oceania in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports maize to Oceania

Imports in kind, K t

The data shows irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. Imports reached their lowest point in 2017 and peaked in 2019, with a 5.3-fold difference between these years. In 2020, foreign maize supplies to Oceania amounted to 118.8 K t, showing a sharp decline of 53.2% compared to the previous year. The maximum volume was recorded in 2019 at 254.1 K t, while the largest increase occurred in 2018, with a jump of 164.4%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Oceania in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	164.4%	102.0%	(53.2%)	35.7%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Romania and the United States together accounted for 96.5% of total maize imports to Oceania in volume terms, indicating a highly concentrated market.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Oceania in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

The market displayed volatility over the observed period. Import values hit a low in 2017 and peaked in 2019, with a top-to-bottom ratio of 4.6 times. In 2020, maize deliveries to Oceania amounted to 33 856 K $ US, indicating an abrupt decline of 53.8% year-over-year. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 73 233 K $ US, while the largest increase occurred in 2018, with a rise of 133.4%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Oceania in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	133.4%	96.8%	(53.8%)	28.5%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Romania and the United States remained the primary sources for maize imports to Oceania in value terms, jointly accounting for 84.6% of total flows. Other trading partners contributed much smaller shares individually.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Oceania in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io