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Mushrooms and truffles market in Australia

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The Australian market for fresh or chilled mushrooms and truffles showed moderate fluctuations from 2018 to 2020, with the market volume hovering around 52 600–54 700 t. A dramatic expansion occurred in 2021, when the market surged by 38.6% to reach 73 310 t, driven by a significant increase in domestic production which rose to 68 936 t.

This growth was followed by a market correction in 2022, with volume declining to 68 492 t. This period coincided with the completion of an import policy review by the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, which simplified declarations for commercial mushrooms and expanded the list of permitted species from October 2022. Concurrently, the market continued to face persistent logistical and cost challenges stemming from the short shelf life and high perishability of fresh mushrooms, which constrained supply chain efficiency. Further contraction was recorded in 2023, with the market volume easing to 66 460 t. During this time, strategic investments were made in manufacturers of truffle-based products to bolster distribution capabilities, while consumer preferences increasingly favored health-promoting and exotic mushroom varieties.

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, 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/kg
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Australia, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Australia by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
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/kg
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Australia, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Australia by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
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/kg
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Australia, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Australia by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
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/kg
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Australia, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Australia by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
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 mushrooms and truffles in Australia

In kind, 2018-2021, t

Between 2018 and 2021, Australia ranked as the 16th largest producer of mushrooms and truffles globally.

Top producers of mushrooms and truffles, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of mushrooms and truffles, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Australia's production of mushrooms and truffles grew for the second year in a row. In 2021, the country produced 68 936 tonnes, a 40.8% increase from the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, production rose by 34.6%, with an average annual growth rate of 10.4%. The lowest production level was in 2019 at 48 680 tonnes, which also saw the largest decline of 5.0%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(5.0%)	0.6%	40.8%	10.4%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports mushrooms and truffles from Australia

Exports in kind, t

In 2021, Australia exported 75 tonnes of mushrooms and truffles, up 15.9% from the previous year. From 2018 to 2021, exports increased by 4.6%, with an average annual growth rate of 1.5%. The lowest export volume was in 2020 at 65 tonnes, while the highest was in 2019 at 76 tonnes. The largest decline occurred in 2020, dropping by 15.0%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	6.1%	(15.0%)	15.9%	1.5%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, the main destinations for Australia's mushroom and truffle exports were Brunei Darussalam (22.8% of exports), Fiji (21.8%), and Nauru (14.8%). Together, these three countries accounted for 59.4% of total export 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

The data shows irregular changes, reflecting a volatile market environment. Exports in value terms varied significantly, with a 1.7-fold difference between the peak in 2021 and the low in 2020. In 2021, mushroom and truffle exports from Australia reached 5 659 thousand US dollars, a 71.4% increase from the previous year. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at 3 301 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest decline of 36.6%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(6.2%)	(36.6%)	71.4%	0.6%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2018 and 2021, Australia traded mushrooms and truffles with numerous countries. Even the top destinations—the United States, Japan, and France—collectively represented only 49.3% of total export value.

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 mushrooms and truffles to Australia

Imports in kind, t

In 2021, Australia imported 4 449 tonnes of mushrooms and truffles, a strong increase of 11.3% compared to the previous year. From 2018 to 2021, imports grew by 24%, equivalent to an average annual rate of 7.4%. The largest decline was in 2020 at 0.2%, while the largest increase occurred in 2019 at 11.6%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	11.6%	(0.2%)	11.3%	7.4%

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2018-2021, South Korea dominated Australia's mushroom and truffle imports in volume, accounting for 80.9% of total flows. Other countries each held much smaller shares.

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

In 2021, Australia imported mushrooms and truffles worth 5 659 thousand US dollars, up 16.9% year-on-year. Over the 2018-2021 period, imports increased by 17.7%, with an average annual growth rate of 5.6%. The largest decline was recorded in 2020 at 3.0%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	3.8%	(3.0%)	16.9%	5.6%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, South Korea was the primary source for Australia's mushroom and truffle imports, making up 77.7% of total import value. Other destinations contributed less significantly.

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