GITNUXREPORT 2026

Australia Food Industry Statistics

Australia's massive and diverse food industry achieved record agricultural production and exports last year.

Written by Felix Zimmermann·Fact-checked by Jonathan Hale

Published Feb 13, 2026·Last verified Feb 13, 2026·Next review: Aug 2026

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Average Australian household food expenditure AUD 12,000 annually in 2022-23

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Per capita meat consumption 90 kg annually, beef 25 kg, chicken 40 kg in 2023

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Dairy consumption averages 270 liters milk equivalents per person yearly

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Fruit intake 150g daily average, below recommended 300g

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Vegetable consumption 190g per day per capita, 50% shortfall

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Soft drink consumption 80 liters per capita annually, declining 2%

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Bread consumption 25 kg per person yearly, white 60% preference

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Takeaway food expenditure AUD 4,000 per household, 20% of food spend

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Plant-based milk consumption up 20% to 15% market share in 2023

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Egg consumption 220 per person annually

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Confectionery intake 15 kg yearly per capita

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Alcohol consumption 9.5 liters pure alcohol per adult, wine 40%

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Organic food consumption 2% of total grocery, valued AUD 2.4 billion

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Functional foods market AUD 3 billion, probiotics 30% share

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Food waste per household 250 kg annually, AUD 1,500 value

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Snacking occasions 2.5 per day average

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Home cooking frequency 6 days/week, down from 7 pre-COVID

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Low-carb diet adherence 15% population

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Ready-to-eat meals consumption up 12% post-pandemic

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Coffee consumption 3 kg per capita roasted beans yearly

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Juice consumption 20 liters per capita, fresh 25%

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Cereal consumption 12 kg per person, porridge 20%

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Nut consumption doubled to 8 kg per capita since 2010

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Energy drink intake 15 liters per capita among 18-24s

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Australia's food exports reached AUD 66 billion in 2022-23, 70% of agricultural production

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Beef exports totaled 1.5 million tonnes in 2022-23, valued at AUD 13 billion, Japan 30% share

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Wheat exports 26 million tonnes, AUD 8.5 billion, Indonesia top market

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Dairy exports AUD 5 billion, milk powder 40%, China 15% share

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Wine exports AUD 2.8 billion, 800 million liters, UK 25% market

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Lamb exports 350,000 tonnes, AUD 3 billion, Middle East 40%

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Sugar exports 3.2 million tonnes, AUD 2 billion, Indonesia 20%

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Barley exports 5 million tonnes, AUD 2.5 billion, Saudi Arabia top

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Cotton exports 1.1 million tonnes lint, AUD 3.5 billion, Vietnam 30%

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Seafood exports AUD 1.6 billion, rock lobster 25%, China 50%

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Almond exports 90,000 tonnes, AUD 1 billion, India 20%

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Macadamia exports 45,000 tonnes, AUD 500 million, USA 40%

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Fruit exports AUD 1.2 billion, citrus 30%, Asia 60%

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Vegetable exports AUD 800 million, potatoes 25%, Pacific islands key

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Honey exports 25,000 tonnes, AUD 200 million, USA 35%

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Canola exports 3 million tonnes oilseed, AUD 1.5 billion, EU 25%

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Live cattle exports 1 million head, AUD 1.2 billion, Indonesia 60%

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Sheepskins exports 100,000 tonnes, AUD 300 million, China 50%

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Processed food exports AUD 10 billion, snacks 15%, ASEAN markets growing

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Halal food exports AUD 4 billion, meat 80%, Middle East 45%

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Organic exports AUD 1.5 billion, grains 30%, Europe 40%

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The Australian food manufacturing industry turnover was AUD 140 billion in 2022-23, employing 250,000 people

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Bakery product manufacturing revenue reached AUD 13.5 billion in 2023, with 1,200 businesses operating

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Meat processing industry generated AUD 28 billion in revenue in 2022-23, exporting 70% of production

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Dairy product manufacturing turnover was AUD 15 billion in 2023, with cheese production at 400,000 tonnes

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Beverage manufacturing, including soft drinks, reached AUD 20 billion revenue, with 5% growth

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Fruit and vegetable processing revenue was AUD 8.2 billion in 2022-23, processing 2 million tonnes annually

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Confectionery manufacturing produced 200,000 tonnes of chocolate in 2023, revenue AUD 4.5 billion

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Seafood processing industry turnover AUD 3.5 billion, employing 10,000 in 2023

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Oilseed processing crushed 2.5 million tonnes in 2022-23, producing 1.2 million tonnes oil

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Milling wheat processed into 5 million tonnes flour annually, with 80 plants operating

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Sugar refining produced 4.5 million tonnes refined sugar in 2022-23 from 35 mills

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Ready meals manufacturing grew 8% to AUD 6 billion revenue in 2023

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Snack food manufacturing revenue AUD 7.2 billion, with potato chips at 150,000 tonnes

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Jam, jelly, and marmalade production was 50,000 tonnes in 2023

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Pasta manufacturing output 250,000 tonnes annually, mostly durum wheat based

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Ice cream production totaled 300 million liters in 2022-23

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Bread production daily averages 3 million loaves commercially in Australia

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Canned fruit processing handled 400,000 tonnes in 2023, down from peaks

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Frozen food manufacturing revenue AUD 10 billion, with vegetables 40% share

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Plant-based meat alternatives production reached 20,000 tonnes in 2023, up 25%

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Craft beer production 1 million hectoliters in 2023, with 600 breweries

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Yogurt production 250 million kg in 2022-23, Greek style 50% market

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Soup manufacturing 100 million liters canned annually

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Pet food manufacturing, overlapping food tech, AUD 3 billion revenue

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Functional food R&D investment AUD 500 million in 2023 by manufacturers

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Automation in food processing at 45% adoption rate in 2023

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Waste in manufacturing averages 5% of input materials, recycled 60%

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Halal certified food manufacturing 20% of meat sector exports

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Vitamin fortified products manufacturing grew 15% to AUD 2 billion

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Supermarket own-label food manufacturing share 25% of grocery sales in 2023

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In 2022-23, Australia's agricultural production value reached AUD 83 billion, with livestock contributing 45% and crops 55%

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Wheat production in Australia for 2022-23 was 25.7 million tonnes, making it the fourth largest producer globally

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Australia's barley production hit a record 5.4 million tonnes in 2022-23, driven by favorable weather in New South Wales and Victoria

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Sheep meat production increased by 4% to 589,000 tonnes in 2022-23, with live sheep exports also rising

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Australia's dairy production totaled 8.8 billion liters of milk in 2022-23, down 2% from previous year due to dry conditions

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Fruit production value was AUD 3.2 billion in 2022-23, led by apples at 700,000 tonnes and oranges at 970,000 tonnes

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Vegetable production reached 3.9 million tonnes in 2021-22, with potatoes at 1.1 million tonnes dominating

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Australia's beef cattle herd numbered 25.7 million head in 2023, supporting 2.5 million tonnes carcass weight production

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Wine grape crush was 1.66 million tonnes in 2023 vintage, up 16% from 2022, producing 13% more wine

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Cotton production lint yield averaged 2,200 kg/ha in 2022-23, with total production at 4.3 million bales

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Sugarcane crush totaled 33.6 million tonnes in 2022-23, producing 4.8 million tonnes raw sugar

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Almond production reached 116,000 tonnes in 2022-23, making Australia the world's largest almond exporter

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Australia's aquaculture production was 50,000 tonnes in 2022, valued at AUD 1.1 billion, led by salmon

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Honey production was 37,000 tonnes in 2022-23, with 80% exported

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Macadamia nut production hit 54,000 tonnes in 2022-23, up 10% year-on-year

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Rice production in the Murray-Darling Basin was 950,000 tonnes in 2022-23, recovering from drought

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Avocado production reached 100,000 tonnes in 2022-23, with Queensland contributing 60%

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Mango production totaled 55,000 tonnes in 2022-23, primarily from Queensland's Northern Territory

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Australia's total horticultural production value was AUD 17 billion in 2022-23, growing 5% annually

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Peanut production was 42,000 tonnes in 2022-23, with 90% used for domestic processing

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Truffle production is emerging at 2 tonnes annually, valued at AUD 1 million per tonne

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Seaweed production potential is 10,000 tonnes dry weight by 2030, currently at 500 tonnes

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Organic agricultural land covers 52 million hectares, 12% of total farmland in 2023

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Precision agriculture adoption in grains is 65% for GPS guidance in 2023

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Livestock water usage averages 30,000 liters per beef cow annually

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Crop yield for canola reached 2.1 tonnes/ha in 2022-23 nationally

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Poultry meat production was 1.4 million tonnes in 2022-23, up 3%

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Pork production totaled 550,000 tonnes carcass weight in 2023

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Egg production hit 7.5 billion dozen in 2022-23

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Wild catch fisheries landed 220,000 tonnes in 2022-23, valued at AUD 2.8 billion

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Australia's supermarket sector turnover reached AUD 120 billion in 2022-23, dominated by Coles and Woolworths at 65% market share

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Convenience stores generated AUD 8.5 billion revenue in 2023, with 6,000 outlets

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Online grocery sales grew to 12% of total at AUD 14 billion in 2022-23

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Foodservice industry revenue AUD 35 billion pre-COVID, recovering to AUD 30 billion in 2023

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Independent grocers hold 10% market share, focusing on local produce

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Fresh produce retail sales AUD 25 billion annually, with waste at 7.5%

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Dairy retail category sales AUD 12 billion, milk 40% volume

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Meat and poultry retail turnover AUD 18 billion, with chicken 35% share

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Baked goods retail sales AUD 10 billion, bread 60% category

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Beverage retail, non-alcoholic, AUD 15 billion, soft drinks 50%

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Confectionery and snacks retail AUD 9 billion, chocolate 30% share

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Frozen food retail sales grew 10% to AUD 8 billion in 2023

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Health food stores revenue AUD 4.5 billion, organic sales up 8%

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Farmers markets number 2,000 nationwide, sales AUD 1 billion annually

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Liquor retailing AUD 25 billion, with supermarkets 40% share

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Takeaway food outlets 50,000, revenue AUD 20 billion in 2023

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Butcher shops 3,500 independent, sales AUD 2.5 billion

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Deli and specialty food retail AUD 3 billion, imported cheeses 20%

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Average grocery basket spend AUD 120 weekly per household in 2023

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Private label penetration 28% in grocery retail, saving consumers AUD 3 billion yearly

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E-commerce delivery fees average AUD 10, with 40% subscribers to services

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In-store promotions drive 25% of impulse food buys

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Refrigerated display cases in supermarkets total 500,000 units nationally

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Loyalty program membership 80% of shoppers at major chains

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From record-breaking barley yields to premium beef exports powering dinner plates from Tokyo to Dubai, Australia's food industry is a dynamic AUD 83 billion powerhouse that feeds both the nation and the world.

Key Takeaways

In 2022-23, Australia's agricultural production value reached AUD 83 billion, with livestock contributing 45% and crops 55%
Wheat production in Australia for 2022-23 was 25.7 million tonnes, making it the fourth largest producer globally
Australia's barley production hit a record 5.4 million tonnes in 2022-23, driven by favorable weather in New South Wales and Victoria
The Australian food manufacturing industry turnover was AUD 140 billion in 2022-23, employing 250,000 people
Bakery product manufacturing revenue reached AUD 13.5 billion in 2023, with 1,200 businesses operating
Meat processing industry generated AUD 28 billion in revenue in 2022-23, exporting 70% of production
Australia's supermarket sector turnover reached AUD 120 billion in 2022-23, dominated by Coles and Woolworths at 65% market share
Convenience stores generated AUD 8.5 billion revenue in 2023, with 6,000 outlets
Online grocery sales grew to 12% of total at AUD 14 billion in 2022-23
Average Australian household food expenditure AUD 12,000 annually in 2022-23
Per capita meat consumption 90 kg annually, beef 25 kg, chicken 40 kg in 2023
Dairy consumption averages 270 liters milk equivalents per person yearly
Australia's food exports reached AUD 66 billion in 2022-23, 70% of agricultural production
Beef exports totaled 1.5 million tonnes in 2022-23, valued at AUD 13 billion, Japan 30% share
Wheat exports 26 million tonnes, AUD 8.5 billion, Indonesia top market

Australia's massive and diverse food industry achieved record agricultural production and exports last year.

Consumption

1Average Australian household food expenditure AUD 12,000 annually in 2022-23

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2Per capita meat consumption 90 kg annually, beef 25 kg, chicken 40 kg in 2023

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3Dairy consumption averages 270 liters milk equivalents per person yearly

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4Fruit intake 150g daily average, below recommended 300g

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5Vegetable consumption 190g per day per capita, 50% shortfall

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6Soft drink consumption 80 liters per capita annually, declining 2%

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7Bread consumption 25 kg per person yearly, white 60% preference

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8Takeaway food expenditure AUD 4,000 per household, 20% of food spend

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9Plant-based milk consumption up 20% to 15% market share in 2023

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10Egg consumption 220 per person annually

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11Confectionery intake 15 kg yearly per capita

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12Alcohol consumption 9.5 liters pure alcohol per adult, wine 40%

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13Organic food consumption 2% of total grocery, valued AUD 2.4 billion

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14Functional foods market AUD 3 billion, probiotics 30% share

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15Food waste per household 250 kg annually, AUD 1,500 value

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16Snacking occasions 2.5 per day average

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17Home cooking frequency 6 days/week, down from 7 pre-COVID

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18Low-carb diet adherence 15% population

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19Ready-to-eat meals consumption up 12% post-pandemic

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20Coffee consumption 3 kg per capita roasted beans yearly

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21Juice consumption 20 liters per capita, fresh 25%

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22Cereal consumption 12 kg per person, porridge 20%

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23Nut consumption doubled to 8 kg per capita since 2010

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24Energy drink intake 15 liters per capita among 18-24s

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Consumption Interpretation

We're funding a strange national project where we simultaneously fret about vegetable shortfalls while budgeting for enough takeaway to make a cardiologist blush, all washed down with a side of functional yogurt as penance.

Exports

1Australia's food exports reached AUD 66 billion in 2022-23, 70% of agricultural production

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2Beef exports totaled 1.5 million tonnes in 2022-23, valued at AUD 13 billion, Japan 30% share

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3Wheat exports 26 million tonnes, AUD 8.5 billion, Indonesia top market

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4Dairy exports AUD 5 billion, milk powder 40%, China 15% share

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5Wine exports AUD 2.8 billion, 800 million liters, UK 25% market

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6Lamb exports 350,000 tonnes, AUD 3 billion, Middle East 40%

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7Sugar exports 3.2 million tonnes, AUD 2 billion, Indonesia 20%

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8Barley exports 5 million tonnes, AUD 2.5 billion, Saudi Arabia top

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9Cotton exports 1.1 million tonnes lint, AUD 3.5 billion, Vietnam 30%

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10Seafood exports AUD 1.6 billion, rock lobster 25%, China 50%

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11Almond exports 90,000 tonnes, AUD 1 billion, India 20%

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12Macadamia exports 45,000 tonnes, AUD 500 million, USA 40%

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13Fruit exports AUD 1.2 billion, citrus 30%, Asia 60%

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14Vegetable exports AUD 800 million, potatoes 25%, Pacific islands key

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15Honey exports 25,000 tonnes, AUD 200 million, USA 35%

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16Canola exports 3 million tonnes oilseed, AUD 1.5 billion, EU 25%

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17Live cattle exports 1 million head, AUD 1.2 billion, Indonesia 60%

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18Sheepskins exports 100,000 tonnes, AUD 300 million, China 50%

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19Processed food exports AUD 10 billion, snacks 15%, ASEAN markets growing

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20Halal food exports AUD 4 billion, meat 80%, Middle East 45%

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21Organic exports AUD 1.5 billion, grains 30%, Europe 40%

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Exports Interpretation

Australia has masterfully turned its sunburnt paddocks into a global pantry, exporting a jaw-dropping $66 billion worth of everything from beef to barley and proving that feeding the world is a serious, and deliciously lucrative, business.

Manufacturing

1The Australian food manufacturing industry turnover was AUD 140 billion in 2022-23, employing 250,000 people

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2Bakery product manufacturing revenue reached AUD 13.5 billion in 2023, with 1,200 businesses operating

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3Meat processing industry generated AUD 28 billion in revenue in 2022-23, exporting 70% of production

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4Dairy product manufacturing turnover was AUD 15 billion in 2023, with cheese production at 400,000 tonnes

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5Beverage manufacturing, including soft drinks, reached AUD 20 billion revenue, with 5% growth

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6Fruit and vegetable processing revenue was AUD 8.2 billion in 2022-23, processing 2 million tonnes annually

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7Confectionery manufacturing produced 200,000 tonnes of chocolate in 2023, revenue AUD 4.5 billion

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8Seafood processing industry turnover AUD 3.5 billion, employing 10,000 in 2023

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9Oilseed processing crushed 2.5 million tonnes in 2022-23, producing 1.2 million tonnes oil

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10Milling wheat processed into 5 million tonnes flour annually, with 80 plants operating

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11Sugar refining produced 4.5 million tonnes refined sugar in 2022-23 from 35 mills

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12Ready meals manufacturing grew 8% to AUD 6 billion revenue in 2023

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13Snack food manufacturing revenue AUD 7.2 billion, with potato chips at 150,000 tonnes

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14Jam, jelly, and marmalade production was 50,000 tonnes in 2023

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15Pasta manufacturing output 250,000 tonnes annually, mostly durum wheat based

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16Ice cream production totaled 300 million liters in 2022-23

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17Bread production daily averages 3 million loaves commercially in Australia

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18Canned fruit processing handled 400,000 tonnes in 2023, down from peaks

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19Frozen food manufacturing revenue AUD 10 billion, with vegetables 40% share

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20Plant-based meat alternatives production reached 20,000 tonnes in 2023, up 25%

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21Craft beer production 1 million hectoliters in 2023, with 600 breweries

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22Yogurt production 250 million kg in 2022-23, Greek style 50% market

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23Soup manufacturing 100 million liters canned annually

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24Pet food manufacturing, overlapping food tech, AUD 3 billion revenue

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25Functional food R&D investment AUD 500 million in 2023 by manufacturers

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26Automation in food processing at 45% adoption rate in 2023

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27Waste in manufacturing averages 5% of input materials, recycled 60%

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28Halal certified food manufacturing 20% of meat sector exports

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29Vitamin fortified products manufacturing grew 15% to AUD 2 billion

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30Supermarket own-label food manufacturing share 25% of grocery sales in 2023

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Manufacturing Interpretation

Australia’s food industry is a mammoth, multi-layered beast—feeding a nation, fueling the economy, and proving that while we might take our bread and cheese seriously, we’re also secretly obsessed with potato chips and craft beer.

Production

1In 2022-23, Australia's agricultural production value reached AUD 83 billion, with livestock contributing 45% and crops 55%

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2Wheat production in Australia for 2022-23 was 25.7 million tonnes, making it the fourth largest producer globally

Verified

3Australia's barley production hit a record 5.4 million tonnes in 2022-23, driven by favorable weather in New South Wales and Victoria

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4Sheep meat production increased by 4% to 589,000 tonnes in 2022-23, with live sheep exports also rising

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5Australia's dairy production totaled 8.8 billion liters of milk in 2022-23, down 2% from previous year due to dry conditions

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6Fruit production value was AUD 3.2 billion in 2022-23, led by apples at 700,000 tonnes and oranges at 970,000 tonnes

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7Vegetable production reached 3.9 million tonnes in 2021-22, with potatoes at 1.1 million tonnes dominating

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8Australia's beef cattle herd numbered 25.7 million head in 2023, supporting 2.5 million tonnes carcass weight production

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9Wine grape crush was 1.66 million tonnes in 2023 vintage, up 16% from 2022, producing 13% more wine

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10Cotton production lint yield averaged 2,200 kg/ha in 2022-23, with total production at 4.3 million bales

Single source

11Sugarcane crush totaled 33.6 million tonnes in 2022-23, producing 4.8 million tonnes raw sugar

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12Almond production reached 116,000 tonnes in 2022-23, making Australia the world's largest almond exporter

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13Australia's aquaculture production was 50,000 tonnes in 2022, valued at AUD 1.1 billion, led by salmon

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14Honey production was 37,000 tonnes in 2022-23, with 80% exported

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15Macadamia nut production hit 54,000 tonnes in 2022-23, up 10% year-on-year

Single source

16Rice production in the Murray-Darling Basin was 950,000 tonnes in 2022-23, recovering from drought

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17Avocado production reached 100,000 tonnes in 2022-23, with Queensland contributing 60%

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18Mango production totaled 55,000 tonnes in 2022-23, primarily from Queensland's Northern Territory

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19Australia's total horticultural production value was AUD 17 billion in 2022-23, growing 5% annually

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20Peanut production was 42,000 tonnes in 2022-23, with 90% used for domestic processing

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21Truffle production is emerging at 2 tonnes annually, valued at AUD 1 million per tonne

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22Seaweed production potential is 10,000 tonnes dry weight by 2030, currently at 500 tonnes

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23Organic agricultural land covers 52 million hectares, 12% of total farmland in 2023

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24Precision agriculture adoption in grains is 65% for GPS guidance in 2023

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25Livestock water usage averages 30,000 liters per beef cow annually

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26Crop yield for canola reached 2.1 tonnes/ha in 2022-23 nationally

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27Poultry meat production was 1.4 million tonnes in 2022-23, up 3%

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28Pork production totaled 550,000 tonnes carcass weight in 2023

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29Egg production hit 7.5 billion dozen in 2022-23

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30Wild catch fisheries landed 220,000 tonnes in 2022-23, valued at AUD 2.8 billion

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Production Interpretation

Australia is not only riding on the sheep’s back but also ploughing forward with its crops, proving that when it comes to feeding the world, it's a serious business served with a side of record-breaking harvests and a drizzle of innovation.

Retail

1Australia's supermarket sector turnover reached AUD 120 billion in 2022-23, dominated by Coles and Woolworths at 65% market share

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2Convenience stores generated AUD 8.5 billion revenue in 2023, with 6,000 outlets

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3Online grocery sales grew to 12% of total at AUD 14 billion in 2022-23

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4Foodservice industry revenue AUD 35 billion pre-COVID, recovering to AUD 30 billion in 2023

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5Independent grocers hold 10% market share, focusing on local produce

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6Fresh produce retail sales AUD 25 billion annually, with waste at 7.5%

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7Dairy retail category sales AUD 12 billion, milk 40% volume

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8Meat and poultry retail turnover AUD 18 billion, with chicken 35% share

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9Baked goods retail sales AUD 10 billion, bread 60% category

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10Beverage retail, non-alcoholic, AUD 15 billion, soft drinks 50%

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11Confectionery and snacks retail AUD 9 billion, chocolate 30% share

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12Frozen food retail sales grew 10% to AUD 8 billion in 2023

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13Health food stores revenue AUD 4.5 billion, organic sales up 8%

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14Farmers markets number 2,000 nationwide, sales AUD 1 billion annually

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15Liquor retailing AUD 25 billion, with supermarkets 40% share

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16Takeaway food outlets 50,000, revenue AUD 20 billion in 2023

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17Butcher shops 3,500 independent, sales AUD 2.5 billion

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18Deli and specialty food retail AUD 3 billion, imported cheeses 20%

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19Average grocery basket spend AUD 120 weekly per household in 2023

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20Private label penetration 28% in grocery retail, saving consumers AUD 3 billion yearly

Single source

21E-commerce delivery fees average AUD 10, with 40% subscribers to services

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22In-store promotions drive 25% of impulse food buys

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23Refrigerated display cases in supermarkets total 500,000 units nationally

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24Loyalty program membership 80% of shoppers at major chains

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Retail Interpretation

Australians clearly have a healthy appetite for consolidation, as a mere two supermarket behemoths hoard 65% of our grocery spend, yet we still manage to scatter another hundred billion across everything from artisan delis and late-night kebabs to online carts and the hopeful chill of half a million refrigerated cases.