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Sugar cane market in Oceania

Release date: Mar 28, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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"Oceania" region includes following countries:

Australia

Christmas Island

Cocos (Keeling) Islands

Heard Island and McDonald Islands

New Zealand

Norfolk Island

Solomon Islands

Fiji

New Caledonia

Vanuatu

Papua New Guinea

Kiribati

Guam

Nauru

Northern Mariana Islands

United States Minor Outlying Islands

Micronesia

Marshall Islands

Palau

American Samoa

Cook Islands

French Polynesia

Niue

Pitcairn Islands

Tokelau

Tonga

Tuvalu

Wallis and Futuna Islands

Samoa

Earlier Report Observations

The sugar cane market volume in Oceania experienced fluctuations from 2018 to 2023, declining from 35 557 thousand tonnes in 2018 to a low of 30 633 thousand tonnes in 2022. A significant recovery followed in 2023, with volume growing by 12.5% to 34 460 thousand tonnes. This rebound was supported by a 25% increase in sugarcane crushing volume in Australia during the 2023 season, as the industry overcame previous flooding and dry conditions.

By 2024, the Australian sugarcane sector reported another 25% rise in crushed cane compared to the prior season, bolstered by climate-resilient strategies including improved water management and drought-resistant varieties. Concurrently, shifting consumer preferences towards low-sugar, health-conscious products reinforced demand for natural and locally sourced sugar cane ingredients.

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, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Oceania
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Oceania 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. 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, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Australia by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Australia in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Australia by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  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, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Australia by countries, 2018-2024, $ 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, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Australia by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Australia in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Australia by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  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, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Australia by countries, 2018-2024, $ 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, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Australia by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Australia in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Australia by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  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, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Australia by countries, 2018-2024, $ 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, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Australia by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Australia in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Australia by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  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, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Australia by countries, 2018-2024, $ 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, 2018-2024
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 Oceania

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of sugar cane, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of sugar cane, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Sugar cane production in Oceania has been declining for three consecutive years. In 2020, the region produced 32,364 thousand tonnes of sugar cane, which represents a 6.4% decrease from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, production fell by 16%, averaging an annual decline of 5.7%.

Annual dynamics of production in Oceania in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(7.8%)	(2.8%)	(6.4%)	(5.7%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports sugar cane from Oceania

Exports in kind, t

The market exhibited significant volatility during this period. From 2017 to 2018, the peak-to-trough amplitude reached 19 times. In 2018, exports hit their lowest point at 3.1 tonnes. The following year, 2019, saw the largest increase at 366.1%. In 2020, Oceania's sugar cane export volume was 15.0 tonnes, showing a modest 2.7% rise compared to 2019, while the largest decline occurred in 2018 at 94.9%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Oceania in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(94.9%)	366.1%	2.7%	(37.3%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Japan and the United States were the primary markets for Oceania's sugar cane exports in kind, together accounting for 6.4% of total flows.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Oceania in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

Market behavior was marked by volatility in these years. The peak-to-trough amplitude from 2017 to 2018 was 10.5 times. In 2018, the minimum value was recorded at 7.1 thousand US dollars. The largest increase occurred in 2019 at 99.7%. In 2020, Oceania's sugar cane export value totaled 16.9 thousand US dollars, reflecting a 19.4% gain over the previous year, with the largest decline in 2018 at 90.5%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Oceania in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(90.5%)	99.7%	19.4%	(39.1%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, the main buyers of sugar cane from Oceania in value terms were Asia, not elsewhere specified (55.5% of exports), Japan (8.4%), and the United States (7.9%). Together, these markets represented 71.8% of total export value.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Oceania in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports sugar cane to Oceania

Imports in kind, t

The market showed volatility over the observed period. Imports changed by 237 times from the trough in 2017 to the peak in 2019. In 2019, the maximum value was recorded at 107.2 tonnes. The largest increase was in 2018 at 22,888.9%. In 2020, cross-border shipments of sugar cane to Oceania were 45.5 tonnes, indicating a sharp 57.6% reduction compared to the previous year.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Oceania in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	22 888.9%	3.2%	(57.6%)	365.2%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Brazil and Thailand clearly dominated the partner structure for imports in kind, with other countries making up the remainder.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Oceania in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

Volatility characterized the market during these years. Imports bottomed in 2017 and peaked in 2018, differing by 14.9-fold. In 2018, the maximum value was 126.6 thousand US dollars, and the largest increase occurred that year at 1,392.4%. In 2020, cross-border shipments of sugar cane to Oceania totaled 49.7 thousand US dollars, marking a steep 52.0% fall versus the previous year.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Oceania in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	1 392.4%	(18.3%)	(52.0%)	80.3%

Source: SHEV.io

In the period from 2017 to 2020, Brazil (41.1% of imports in value terms), Thailand (38.5%), and Vietnam (5.1%) together accounted for 84.7% of total import value, serving as the main sources for sugar cane to Oceania.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Oceania in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io