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Sugar cane market in Australia and New Zealand

Release date: Mar 28, 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

Sugar cane production and market volume in Australia and New Zealand experienced notable fluctuations between 2018 and 2023. After starting at 33 507 thousand tons in 2018, the market contracted over the next two years, reaching a low of 30 283 thousand tons in 2020.

A modest recovery to 31 133 thousand tons occurred in 2021, but output fell again sharply in 2022 to 28 669 thousand tons. The most significant turnaround came in 2023, when production surged by nearly 14% to 32 589 thousand tons, almost matching the initial 2018 level.

The market's size was determined entirely by domestic production throughout this period, as there were no recorded imports or exports. This volatility highlights the sector's dynamic nature over the six-year span.

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, 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, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Australia in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Australia by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Australia in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Australia by countries, 2018-2025, K $ 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/kg
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Australia, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Australia by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Australia in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Australia by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Australia in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Australia by countries, 2018-2025, K $ 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/kg
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Australia, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Australia by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
7. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data*)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Australia in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Australia by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Australia in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Australia by countries, 2018-2025, K $ 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/kg
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Australia, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Australia by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Australia in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Australia by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Australia in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Australia by countries, 2018-2025, K $ 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/kg
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Australia, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from 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 sugar cane in Australia and New Zealand

In kind, 2018-2021, K t

Top producers of sugar cane, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of sugar cane, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

After a two-year decline, sugar cane production in Australia and New Zealand has increased. In 2021, production reached 31 133 thousand tonnes, marking a modest 2.8% increase compared to 2020. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, production decreased by 7.1%, which translates to an annualized decline of 2.4%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2020 at 30 283 thousand tonnes, with the largest year-on-year decline of 6.6% also occurring that year.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(3.3%)	(6.6%)	2.8%	(2.4%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports sugar cane from Australia and New Zealand

Exports in kind, t

Exported sugar cane volumes from Australia and New Zealand have increased for the third consecutive year. In 2021, exports reached 15.1 tonnes, representing a significant 16.3% rise from the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, exports surged by 52 083.3%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 705.1%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	7 148.3%	518.8%	16.3%	705.1%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Fiji, Vanuatu, and Japan led the structure of exports in kind. Fiji accounted for 6.9% of exports, Vanuatu for 5.6%, and Japan for 5.5%, together representing 18.1% 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 and New Zealand in kind, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

The market exhibited an unstable trend throughout the timeframe. The lowest point was recorded in 2019, with a peak in 2021, showing a 43-fold gap between these years. In 2021, sugar cane exports from Australia and New Zealand stood at 80.9 thousand US dollars, marking a sharp rise of 397.0% compared to the previous year. The minimum value was 1.9 thousand US dollars in 2019, which also saw the largest decline of 46.8%. The largest increase occurred in 2020, with a jump of 756.4%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(46.8%)	756.4%	397.0%	182.8%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Fiji, Japan, and the United States accounted for the largest share of exports in value terms. Fiji represented 64.4% of exports, Japan 7.2%, and the United States 5.2%, together comprising 76.8% 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 sugar cane to Australia and New Zealand

Imports in kind, t

The market showed signs of volatility over the observed period. The span from 2018 to 2019 saw a peak-to-trough amplitude of 3.5 times. In 2021, imported sugar cane volumes in Australia and New Zealand totalled 44.4 tonnes, marking a small increase of 1.1% from the previous year. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 107.4 tonnes, which also experienced the largest increase of 248.0%. The largest decline occurred in 2020, with a drop of 59.1%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	248.0%	(59.1%)	1.1%	12.9%

Source: SHEV.io

Over the period from 2018 to 2021, Brazil and Vietnam together captured 89.3% of total imports in kind, with the remaining flows distributed thinly across other markets.

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

Volatility characterized the market behavior during these years. The trough was in 2018, with a peak in 2019, showing a 7.9-fold gap between these periods. In 2021, Australia and New Zealand imported 50.9 thousand US dollars worth of sugar cane, which is 39.7% more compared to the previous year. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 103.4 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest increase of 689.8%. The largest decline occurred in 2020, with a decrease of 64.7%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	689.8%	(64.7%)	39.7%	57.3%

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2018 to 2021, the three largest markets—Brazil, Vietnam, and India—remained central to imports in value terms, together accounting for 86.5% 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