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Spinach market in Australia

Release date: Mar 27, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The Australian fresh spinach market contracted significantly in volume between 2018 and 2023. Domestic production fell from 8 861 t to 6 674 t, driving the overall market size down from 8 658 t to 6 392 t, a reduction of over 25%. This sustained decline in output was the primary factor behind the shrinking domestic supply.

While trade played a secondary role, the consistent export volume, averaging around 260 t annually, contributed to the reduction in domestic availability. Imports, which were already minimal, effectively ceased after 2020, offering no counterbalance to the falling production.

The market's value displayed a different trajectory, peaking at 56 205 thousand US dollars in 2019 despite lower volume, before falling to 44 083 thousand US dollars in 2023. This indicates that price fluctuations were a more significant driver of market value than physical volume changes 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. 4.1.2. In value
    1. 4.1.2.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.2.2. Imports, 2018-2025
    3. 4.1.2.3. Exports, 2018-2025
    4. 4.1.2.4. 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/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 spinach in Australia

In kind, 2018-2021, t

Top producers of spinach, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of spinach, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Australia's spinach production has declined for the third year in a row. In 2021, the country produced 6,925 tonnes of spinach, marking an 11.0% decrease compared to 2020. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, production fell by 21.8%, with an average annual decline of 7.9%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(2.9%)	(9.5%)	(11.0%)	(7.9%)

Source: SHEV.io

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Spinach production in Australia has decreased for the second consecutive year. In 2021, the output was valued at 47,186 thousand US dollars, showing a 16.1% drop from the previous year. From 2018 to 2021, production value declined by 9.2%, with an average annual decrease of 3.2%. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 57,924 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest increase of 11.5%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	11.5%	(3.0%)	(16.1%)	(3.2%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports spinach from Australia

Exports in kind, t

After two years of decline, spinach exports from Australia increased in 2021. The country exported 338.8 tonnes of spinach, representing a significant 37.2% year-over-year rise. Between 2018 and 2021, exports grew by 21.8%, equating to an average annual rate of 6.8%. The lowest volume was recorded in 2020 at 246.9 tonnes, while the largest decline occurred in 2019 with a 6.5% drop.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(6.5%)	(5.1%)	37.2%	6.8%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Malaysia, Singapore, and Hong Kong were the primary buyers of Australian spinach by volume. Malaysia accounted for 27.9% of exports, Singapore for 27.3%, and Hong Kong for 19.6%, together making up 74.8% of total spinach exports from Australia.

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

Spinach exports from Australia have increased for the third consecutive year. In 2021, exports were valued at 2,309 thousand US dollars, up by 29.5% compared to the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, export value rose by 41.5%, with an average annual growth rate of 12.3%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	7.3%	1.8%	29.5%	12.3%

Source: SHEV.io

Over the period from 2018 to 2021, Singapore, Malaysia, and Hong Kong were the main destinations for Australian spinach by value. Singapore accounted for 28.0% of exports, Malaysia for 21.8%, and Hong Kong for 18.1%, collectively absorbing 67.9% of total spinach export value from Australia.

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 spinach to Australia

Imports in kind, t

Spinach imports into Australia declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, imports totaled 5.7 tonnes, reflecting a sharp 73.7% decrease compared to 2019. From 2018 to 2020, imports fell by 92.4%, with an average annual decline of 57.7%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(71.2%)	(73.7%)	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2018 and 2021, spinach imports into Australia were almost entirely concentrated in the United States, which accounted for 93.6% of total import volume.

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 showed an unstable trend throughout the period. From 2018 to 2019, there was a 3.5-fold difference between the peak and trough values. In 2020, Australia imported 36 thousand US dollars worth of spinach, showing a modest 9.7% increase year-over-year. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 33 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest decline of 71.1%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(71.1%)	9.7%	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2018 to 2021, the United States was the main supplier of spinach to Australia, accounting for 78.6% of total import value, while other partners had relatively modest shares.

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