Wheat and meslin flour and cereals market in Oceania

Earlier Report Observations

The wheat and meslin flour market in Oceania saw its volume increase from 2.8 million tons in 2018 to over 3 million tons in 2023. After a modest rise in 2019, consumption dipped slightly in 2020 and 2021, but then rebounded strongly with growth exceeding 5% in 2022 and continuing into 2023.

By 2024, industry reports indicated that production reached a peak, supported by a stable long-term output trend. The market was shaped by global supply dynamics, including commodity price volatility and trade policies, while domestic demand was bolstered by growing consumer preference for convenience foods and advances in milling technology.

Production wheat and meslin flour and cereals in Oceania

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of wheat and meslin flour and cereals, 2017-2020

World map of production of wheat and meslin flour and cereals, 2017-2020

After two years of growth, wheat and meslin flour and cereals production in Oceania experienced a decline. In 2020, production reached 2 725 K t, marking a slight decrease of 0.7% compared to 2019. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, overall production increased by 3.8%, with an average annual growth rate of 1.2%. The peak was recorded in 2019 at 2 743 K t, while the largest annual increase occurred in 2018 at 4.4%.

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

Exports wheat and meslin flour and cereals from Oceania

Exports in kind, K t

Wheat and meslin flour and cereals exports from Oceania fell for the second year in a row. In 2020, exports totaled 41.1 K t, showing a small decline of 1.3% from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports decreased by 26%, with an average annual decline of 9.5%. The highest export volume was in 2018 at 83.6 K t. The largest drop occurred in 2019 at 50.2%, while the biggest increase was in 2018 at 50.8%.

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

The export structure for wheat and meslin flour and cereals from Oceania between 2017 and 2020 shows a diverse range of trading partners. The top three destinations—the Philippines (7.5% of exports), China (6.4%), and Qatar (5.7%)—together accounted for only 19.6% of total exports. The remaining 80.4% was distributed among numerous smaller markets.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

Cross-border shipments of wheat and meslin flour and cereals from Oceania declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports were valued at 33 077 K US dollars, down by 3.0% from the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, exports decreased by 18%, which translates to an average annual decline of 6.4%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, the export value of wheat and meslin flour and cereals from Oceania was spread across a broad portfolio of partners. The top three—China (7.1% of export value), the Philippines (6.9%), and Thailand (5.0%)—collectively represented just 18.9% of total flows.

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

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

Imports wheat and meslin flour and cereals to Oceania

Imports in kind, K t

Imports of wheat and meslin flour and cereals into Oceania declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, import volume was 128.9 K t, a modest decrease of 3.8% compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports increased by 18.5%, with an average annual growth rate of 5.8%. The peak import volume was in 2018 at 142.0 K t. The largest decline occurred in 2019 at 5.6%, while the biggest increase was in 2018 at 30.6%.

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

The import structure for wheat and meslin flour and cereals into Oceania from 2017 to 2020 was highly dispersed. The top three sources—Indonesia (16.9% of imports), India (11.2%), and France (6.0%)—together made up only 34.1% of total imports. The remaining 65.9% came from a wide range of other countries.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

Imports of wheat and meslin flour and cereals into Oceania increased for the third year in a row. In 2020, imports reached 77 500 K US dollars, a moderate rise of 8.1% from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports grew by 41.5%, with an average annual increase of 12.3%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the import value of wheat and meslin flour and cereals into Oceania was distributed across a broad set of partners. The top three—India (16.5% of import value), Indonesia (10.2%), and Italy (9.4%)—together accounted for only 36.2% of total flows.

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

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