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Primary sugar crops market in Australia and New Zealand

Primary sugar crops 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 market volume for primary sugar crops in Australia and New Zealand experienced notable fluctuations between 2018 and 2023. After beginning the period at 33 508 thousand tonnes, the market saw a gradual contraction over the subsequent two years, falling to 30 285 thousand tonnes by 2020.

This downward trend was briefly interrupted by a modest recovery to 31 149 thousand tonnes in 2021. However, a more pronounced decline followed in 2022, with the market volume dropping to 28 686 thousand tonnes. The most significant shift occurred in 2023, when production rebounded strongly to 32 607 thousand tonnes, bringing the market volume back near its 2018 level.

Table of content

  1. 1. Disclaimer
  2. 2. Terms of use of the report
  3. 3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
  4. 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. 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, 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. 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. 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. 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. 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 primary sugar crops in Australia and New Zealand

In kind, 2018-2021, K t

Top producers of primary sugar crops, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of primary sugar crops, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

After a two-year decline, production of primary sugar crops in Australia and New Zealand increased. In 2021, the region produced 31 148 thousand tonnes, marking a modest 2.9% rise from the previous year. However, looking at the broader period from 2018 to 2021, overall production fell by 7%, which translates to an average annual decrease of 2.4%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2020 at 30 283 thousand tonnes, with that year also seeing the largest decline of 6.6%.

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

Parameter201920202021CAGR
1Change from last year(3.3%)(6.6%)2.9%(2.4%)
Source: SHEV.io

Exports primary sugar crops from Australia and New Zealand

Exports in kind, t

The export volume of primary sugar crops from Australia and New Zealand showed significant fluctuations during this period. The minimum was recorded in 2018, while exports peaked in 2020, resulting in a 155-fold difference between these two years. In 2021, exports dropped sharply to 18 tonnes, an 83.6% decrease compared to 2020. The highest export volume was in 2020 at 109 tonnes, which also saw the largest increase of 5 052.5%.

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

Parameter201920202021CAGR
1Change from last year201.2%5 052.5%(83.6%)194.4%
Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Fiji, Vanuatu, and Japan were notable buyers of primary sugar crops from Australia and New Zealand, with shares of 6.6%, 5.3%, and 5.3% of total exports in kind, respectively. However, their combined share reached only 17.2%, indicating they did not dominate the export market.

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, K $ US

The value of primary sugar crop exports from Australia and New Zealand displayed an unstable trend over this timeframe. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 9.5 thousand US dollars, while exports peaked in 2021 at 267.0 thousand US dollars, representing a 28-fold increase. In 2021, exports surged by 262.4% compared to 2020. The largest decline occurred in 2019 with a 40.0% drop, while the largest increase was in 2020 at 672.5%.

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

Parameter201920202021CAGR
1Change from last year(40.0%)672.5%262.4%156.1%
Source: SHEV.io

Between 2018 and 2021, Germany, Fiji, and the United States formed the core markets for primary sugar crop exports from Australia and New Zealand in value terms. Germany accounted for 48.8% of exports, Fiji for 18.1%, and the United States for 2.9%. Together, these three countries represented 69.7% 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 primary sugar crops to Australia and New Zealand

Imports in kind, t

After a two-year increase, imports of primary sugar crops into Australia and New Zealand declined. In 2021, imports stood at 1 204 tonnes, down 17.4% year-on-year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, imports overall rose by 13.1%, averaging an annual growth rate of 4.2%. The highest import volume was in 2020 at 1 457 tonnes, with the largest increase occurring in 2019 at 35.6%.

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

Parameter201920202021CAGR
1Change from last year35.6%1.0%(17.4%)4.2%
Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, the United Kingdom was the dominant source for primary sugar crop imports into Australia and New Zealand in kind, accounting for 96.4% of total import flows, nearly determining the entire geographical structure.

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, K $ US

In 2021, the value of primary sugar crop imports into Australia and New Zealand stood at 910.4 thousand US dollars, showing a slight rise of 2.7% compared to 2020. Over the 2018-2021 period, imports increased by 52.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of 15.1%. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 933.8 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest increase of 56.3%. The largest decline occurred in 2020 with a 5.1% drop.

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

Parameter201920202021CAGR
1Change from last year56.3%(5.1%)2.7%15.1%
Source: SHEV.io

Between 2018 and 2021, imports of primary sugar crops into Australia and New Zealand in value terms were highly concentrated on the United Kingdom, which accounted for 92.2% of total import flows.

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

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