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Pastry market in Australia and New Zealand

Release date: Mar 30, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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"Australia and New Zealand" region includes following countries:

Australia

Christmas Island

Cocos (Keeling) Islands

Heard Island and McDonald Islands

New Zealand

Norfolk Island

Earlier Report Observations

The pastry market in Australia and New Zealand experienced notable shifts between 2018 and 2023. After a peak of 142.2 thousand tons in 2019, market volume declined to 98.5 thousand tons by 2021, followed by a strong recovery to 139.5 thousand tons in 2022 and a stabilization at 137.6 thousand tons in 2023.

The market's expansion in 2022 was supported by the rapid emergence of artisan bakeries in Sydney, with new establishments opening approximately every two weeks, alongside growing consumer interest in premium, grab-and-go, and healthier pastry options such as gluten-free and keto-friendly varieties. These trends, which continued into 2023, helped broaden the product range and sustain demand.

Domestic production saw a modest increase from 3.5 thousand tons in 2021 to 4.1 thousand tons in 2023, while import volumes fluctuated, contributing to the overall market movements during the period.

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 and New Zealand
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Australia and New Zealand in kind, 2018-2023, t
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. 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, 2018-2025, K t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Australia by countries, 2018-2025, K t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Australia in value, 2018-2025, M $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Australia by countries, 2018-2025, M $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  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, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Australia by countries, 2018-2025, $ 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, 2018-2025, K t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Australia by countries, 2018-2025, K t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Australia in value, 2018-2025, M $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Australia by countries, 2018-2025, M $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  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, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Australia by countries, 2018-2025, $ 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, 2018-2025, K t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Australia by countries, 2018-2025, K t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Australia in value, 2018-2025, M $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Australia by countries, 2018-2025, M $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  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, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Australia by countries, 2018-2025, $ 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, 2018-2025, K t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Australia by countries, 2018-2025, K t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Australia in value, 2018-2025, M $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Australia by countries, 2018-2025, M $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  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, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from 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 pastry in Australia and New Zealand

In kind, 2018-2021, t

Top producers of pastry, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of pastry, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

In 2020, pastry production in Australia and New Zealand reached its peak at 3,631 tonnes, marking a 1.7% increase. However, in 2021, production declined slightly to 3,541 tonnes, representing a 2.5% year-over-year decrease.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(0.1%)	1.7%	(2.5%)	(0.3%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports pastry from Australia and New Zealand

Exports in kind, K t

Pastry exports from Australia and New Zealand have grown for three consecutive years. In 2021, exports reached 58.8 thousand tonnes, showing a sharp 38.4% increase compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, exports surged by 234.1%, which translates to an annualized growth rate of 49.5%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	82.2%	32.5%	38.4%	49.5%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, pastry exports from Australia and New Zealand were distributed across a wide range of markets. Japan accounted for 4.9% of exports in volume, French Polynesia for 2.6%, and New Caledonia for 2.3%. Together, these three destinations made up only 9.8% of total exports, with the remaining 90.2% coming from numerous smaller markets.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, M $ US

Pastry exports from Australia and New Zealand have increased for two consecutive years. In 2021, the export value stood at 178.4 million US dollars, reflecting a moderate 3.2% rise from 2020. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 166.9 million US dollars, with a 5.0% decline that year. In contrast, 2020 saw the largest increase at 3.6%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(5.0%)	3.6%	3.2%	0.5%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2018 and 2021, the export value of pastry from Australia and New Zealand was spread across a broad partner portfolio. The United States contributed 3.9% of the total value, Japan 3.5%, and Hong Kong 2.6%. Combined, these three markets represented just 10.0% of total export flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports pastry to Australia and New Zealand

Imports in kind, K t

In 2021, pastry imports into Australia and New Zealand amounted to 153.7 thousand tonnes, indicating a small 2.0% increase from the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, imports grew by 21%, with a compound annual growth rate of 6.5%. The highest volume was in 2019 at 170.7 thousand tonnes, which saw a 34.3% increase. However, imports dropped by 11.7% in 2020.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	34.3%	(11.7%)	2.0%	6.5%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Malaysia was the largest supplier of pastry to Australia and New Zealand, accounting for 8.1% of imports in volume, followed by China at 7.9% and Thailand at 6.9%. Together, these three countries represented only 22.9% of total imports, highlighting a highly diversified supplier base.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, M $ US

Pastry imports into Australia and New Zealand have risen for three consecutive years. In 2021, the import value reached 178.4 million US dollars, showing a robust 17.4% year-over-year uptick. Between 2018 and 2021, imports increased by 28.4%, equating to an annualized rate of 8.7%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	6.9%	2.3%	17.4%	8.7%

Source: SHEV.io

During 2018-2021, the import value of pastry into Australia and New Zealand was highly diversified across countries. Thailand accounted for 8.1% of the total value, the United Kingdom for 7.9%, and China for 7.5%. Together, these three suppliers made up only 23.4% of total import flows, with the remaining 76.6% coming from a wide array of smaller markets.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io