Statistics Tables

Wheat

Wheat

Measure Destination Units 2020-21 2021-22 e 2022-23 e 2023-24 e 2024-25 e Year On Year Change (%) 5 Year MA 5 Year MA Change (%) Data Source PDI Shortname
Gross Value of Production (GVP) $m 3,815.9 3,888.2 4,168.5 3,018.9 4,311.3 43% 3,840.6 12% ABS (2025)
Area Planted 000 ha 4,037 3,607.7 3,600 3,300 3,900 18% 3,688.9 6% ABARES (2025a)
Yield tonnes/ha 3.2 3.3 3 2.1 3.3 54% 3 11% ABARES (2025a)
Production 000 tonnes 12,972.2 12,029.4 10,620 7,095 12,900 82% 11,123.3 16% ABARES (2025a)
Price $/tonne 308.6 362.7 413.1 373.7 334.2 -11% 358.5 -7% ABARES (2025b)
Export Value Total $m 1,422.9 2,921.8 3,292.8 1,104.5 1,910.2 73% 2,130.4 -10% S&P Global (2025)
Vietnam $m 264.7 693.7 593.5 227.4 349.1 54% 425.7 -18% S&P Global (2025)
Indonesia $m 282.5 363.5 184.6 101.1 340.4 237% 254.4 34% S&P Global (2025)
China $m 162.2 558.1 873.6 171.6 146.2 -15% 382.3 -62% S&P Global (2025)
Imports Total $m 81.4 0.4 0.1 0.1 0 -55% 16.4 -100% S&P Global (2025)
Trade Balance n Total $m 1,341.6 2,921.4 3,292.6 1,104.4 1,910.1 73% 2,114 -10% S&P Global (2025)
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Cotton

Cotton

Measure Destination Units 2020-21 2021-22 e 2022-23 e 2023-24 e 2024-25 e Year On Year Change (%) 5 Year MA 5 Year MA Change (%) Data Source PDI Shortname
Gross Value of Production (GVP) $m 915.9 2,982.5 2,068.3 2,146.4 1,965.1 -8% 2,015.6 -3% ABS (2025)
Harvested Area 000 ha 192.8 406.5 340 337.4 336 -0% 322.5 4% ABARES (2025a)
Yield bales/ha 8.8 9.1 9.5 10.2 10.2 0% 9.6 7% ABARES (2025a)
Production 000 bales (227kg) 1,697 3,678.8 3,235.7 3,454.9 3,443.7 -0% 3,102 11% ABARES (2025a)
Price $/bale 587.7 747.5 667.1 648.4 570.6 -12% 662.7 -2% ABARES (2025b)
Export Value (NSW) j Total $m 399 1,458.1 2,874.8 2,978.5 2,187.3 -27% 1,979.5 10% S&P Global (2025)
China $m 128.1 42.4 112.7 801.2 625.9 -22% 342.1 83% S&P Global (2025)
Vietnam $m 112.6 559.9 1,153.3 983.4 514.4 -48% 664.7 -23% S&P Global (2025)
India $m 19.1 90.2 242.8 122.6 275.2 125% 150 83% S&P Global (2025)
Imports (NSW) Total $m 0 0 0.1 0.2 0.1 -31% 0.1 46% S&P Global (2025)
Trade Balance n Total $m 399 1,458.1 2,874.7 2,978.3 2,187.2 -27% 1,979.5 10% S&P Global (2025)
Export Value (Australia) Total $m 629.4 2,229.6 4,902.2 4,146.7 3,440.3 -17% 3,069.6 12% S&P Global (2025)
China $m 202 64.8 192.2 1,115.4 987.1 -12% 512.3 93% S&P Global (2025)
Vietnam $m 177.6 856.1 1,966.6 1,369.1 804.6 -41% 1,034.8 -22% S&P Global (2025)
Indonesia $m 82.3 473.7 531.6 446.3 362.6 -19% 379.3 -4% S&P Global (2025)
Imports (Australia) Total $m 0.3 0.5 0.8 0.8 1.1 30% 0.7 52% S&P Global (2025)
Trade Balance n Total $m 629.1 2,229.1 4,901.4 4,145.9 3,439.2 -17% 3,068.9 12% S&P Global (2025)
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Oilseeds

Oilseeds

Measure Destination Units 2020-21 2021-22 e 2022-23 e 2023-24 e 2024-25 e Year On Year Change (%) 5 Year MA 5 Year MA Change (%) Data Source PDI Shortname
Gross Value of Production (GVP) $m 887.9 1,773.2 1,731.7 1,287.1 1,525.9 19% 1,441.2 6% ABS (2025)
Area Planted 000 ha 731 940.7 900 840 980 17% 878.3 12% ABARES (2025a)
Yield (Canola) tonnes/ha 2.3 2.3 2.3 2.3 2.3 0% 2.3 0% ABARES (2025a)
Production 000 tonnes 1,532.2 2,114.1 1,800 1,600 1,800 13% 1,769.3 2% ABARES (2025a)
Price (Canola) $/tonne 616 880 777.1 680.1 803.1 18% 751.2 7% ABARES (2025b)
Price (Soybeans) $/tonne 627.3 685.3 613.2 N/A N/A N/A 642 N/A ABARES (2022)
Export Value Total $m 448.8 1,007 866.2 927.4 1,021.7 10% 854.2 20% S&P Global (2025)
Belgium $m 145.2 208.8 310.6 208.9 397.7 90% 254.2 56% S&P Global (2025)
Germany $m 124.3 454.9 105.3 132.7 203.3 53% 204.1 -0% S&P Global (2025)
China $m 1.5 23.1 100.4 153.9 174.3 13% 90.6 92% S&P Global (2025)
Imports Total $m 11.7 17.8 23.5 22.3 27 21% 20.5 32% S&P Global (2025)
Trade Balance n Total $m 437.1 989.2 842.7 905.1 994.6 10% 833.8 19% S&P Global (2025)
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Barley

Barley

Measure Destination Units 2020-21 2021-22 e 2022-23 e 2023-24 e 2024-25 e Year On Year Change (%) 5 Year MA 5 Year MA Change (%) Data Source PDI Shortname
Gross Value of Production (GVP) $m 938.3 964.9 686.2 675.7 1,047.2 55% 862.5 21% ABS (2025)
Area Planted 000 ha 1,370.9 1,158.6 780 800 1,000 25% 1,021.9 -2% ABARES (2025a)
Yield tonnes/ha 3.1 3.1 2.9 2.4 3.4 42% 3 14% ABARES (2025a)
Production 000 tonnes 4,258 3,561.7 2,277.6 1,920 3,400 77% 3,083.5 10% ABARES (2025a)
Price $/tonne 254.5 303.1 339.9 330.1 308 -7% 307.1 0% ABARES (2025b)
Export Value (NSW) j Total $m 48.9 241.3 54.4 32.2 226.4 604% 120.6 88% S&P Global (2025)
China $m 0 0 0 3.6 202.9 5475% 41.3 391% S&P Global (2025)
Saudi Arabia $m 7.5 108.2 30.9 0 0 N/A 29.3 -100% S&P Global (2025)
Japan $m 4.8 29 14.8 11.5 0 -100% 12 -100% S&P Global (2025)
Imports (NSW) Total $m 0.1 0 0 0 0.3 2771% 0.1 256% S&P Global (2025)
Trade Balance n Total $m 48.9 241.2 54.4 32.2 226.1 603% 120.5 88% S&P Global (2025)
Export Value (Australia) j Total $m 1,910 2,976.8 3,331.7 3,317.3 2,972.9 -10% 2,901.7 2% S&P Global (2025)
China $m 63.5 0 0 2,315.4 2,126.5 -8% 901.1 136% S&P Global (2025)
Japan $m 258.9 454 552 373.7 243.5 -35% 376.4 -35% S&P Global (2025)
Saudi Arabia $m 720.9 1,031.4 1,151.7 0 144.5 943184% 609.7 -76% S&P Global (2025)
Imports (Australia) Total $m 0.2 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.4 442% 0.2 124% S&P Global (2025)
Trade Balance n Total $m 1,909.8 2,976.7 3,331.6 3,317.3 2,972.5 -10% 2,901.6 2% S&P Global (2025)
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Pulses

Pulses

Measure Destination Units 2020-21 2021-22 e 2022-23 e 2023-24 e 2024-25 e Year On Year Change (%) 5 Year MA 5 Year MA Change (%) Data Source PDI Shortname
Gross Value of Production (GVP) $m 492.8 501.1 432.9 383.8 1,391.7 263% 640.5 117% ABS (2025)
Area Planted 000 ha 509.8 437 340 360 915 154% 512.4 79% ABARES (2025a)
Yield tonnes/ha 1.7 1.8 1.3 1.2 2.1 70% 1.6 29% ABARES (2025a)
Production 000 tonnes 845.7 787.7 451 444 1,913 331% 888.3 115% ABARES (2025a)
Price (Chickpeas) $/tonne 593 683.3 626.1 734.6 855.4 16% 698.5 22% ABARES (2025b)
Export Value Total $m 215.2 190.5 138.8 163.1 843.8 417% 310.3 172% S&P Global (2025)
India $m 0.8 0.8 0.7 13.2 574.1 4239% 117.9 387% S&P Global (2025)
Bangladesh $m 41.5 60.6 17.8 20.3 70.2 245% 42.1 67% S&P Global (2025)
Pakistan $m 117.9 46.8 76.6 48 55.7 16% 69 -19% S&P Global (2025)
Imports Total $m 15.6 15.9 13.8 20.7 16.6 -20% 16.5 0% S&P Global (2025)
Trade Balance n Total $m 199.6 174.6 125 142.4 827.2 481% 293.7 182% S&P Global (2025)
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Rice

Rice

Measure Destination Units 2020-21 2021-22 e 2022-23 e 2023-24 e 2024-25 e Year On Year Change (%) 5 Year MA 5 Year MA Change (%) Data Source PDI Shortname
Gross Value of Production (GVP) $m 171.9 272.7 228.5 277.1 194.1 -30% 228.9 -15% ABS (2025)
Area Planted 000 ha 43.9 61.6 51 57 43 -25% 51.3 -16% ABARES (2025a)
Yield tonnes/ha 9.5 11.1 9.9 10.8 11 2% 10.5 5% ABARES (2025a)
Production 000 tonnes 416.8 685.4 503 618 473.5 -23% 539.4 -12% ABARES (2025a)
Price $/tonne 412.3 397.8 430 400 410 2% 410 -0% ABARES (2025b)
Export Value (NSW) Total $m 4.7 39.8 62.8 64.3 50.9 -21% 44.5 14% S&P Global (2025)
World $m 4.7 39.8 62.7 64.3 50.9 -21% 44.5 14% S&P Global (2025)
Argentina $m 0 0 0.1 0 0 N/A 0 -100% S&P Global (2025)
Imports (NSW) Total $m 104 105.9 123.7 149.5 158.9 6% 128.4 24% S&P Global (2025)
Trade Balance n Total $m -99.3 -66.1 -60.9 -85.3 -107.9 27% -83.9 29% S&P Global (2025)
Export Value (Australia) Total $m 34.6 224.6 394.4 360.4 363.2 1% 275.4 32% S&P Global (2025)
Unidentified Countries $m 34.1 224.6 394.2 360.4 363.1 1% 275.3 32% S&P Global (2025)
New Caledonia $m 0.3 0 0 0 0 N/A 0.1 -100% S&P Global (2025)
Papua New Guinea $m 0.2 0 0 0 0 N/A 0 -100% S&P Global (2025)
Imports Total $m 294.3 281.7 312 388.8 416.5 7% 338.7 23% S&P Global (2025)
Trade Balance n Total $m -259.7 -57 82.3 -28.4 -53.3 88% -63.2 -16% S&P Global (2025)
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Other Coarse Grains

Other Coarse Grains

Measure Destination Units 2020-21 2021-22 e 2022-23 e 2023-24 e 2024-25 e Year On Year Change (%) 5 Year MA 5 Year MA Change (%) Data Source PDI Shortname
Gross Value of Production (GVP) $m 404.6 462.5 388 432.3 499.7 16% 437.4 14% ABS (2025)
Area Planted 000 ha 560.3 459.8 455 454 460 1% 477.8 -4% ABARES (2025a)
Yield tonnes/ha 2.5 3.2 2.9 2.7 2.9 9% 2.8 3% ABARES (2025a)
Production 000 tonnes 1,379.9 1,480.1 1,338.2 1,216 1,345 11% 1,351.9 -1% ABARES (2025a)
Price (Sorghum) $/tonne 329.3 383.4 455.1 420 360.4 -14% 389.6 -8% ABARES (2023b)
Price (Corn) $/tonne 371.3 407 426.4 414.1 440.4 6% 411.8 7% ABARES (2023b)
Export Value (Sorghum) Total $m 68.8 231 409 184.1 320.2 74% 242.6 32% S&P Global (2025)
China $m 51.6 225.4 347.6 181.9 298.3 64% 221 35% S&P Global (2025)
Japan $m 13.1 0.1 57.4 0 10.6 N/A 16.2 -35% S&P Global (2025)
Kenya $m 0 0 0 0 7.1 N/A 1.4 400% S&P Global (2025)
Imports (Sorghum) Total $m 0 0 0.1 0 0 N/A 0 -82% S&P Global (2025)
Trade Balance n Total $m 68.8 231 408.9 184.1 320.2 74% 242.6 32% S&P Global (2025)
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Sugarcane

Sugarcane

Measure Destination Units 2020-21 2021-22 e 2022-23 e 2023-24 e 2024-25 e Year On Year Change (%) 5 Year MA 5 Year MA Change (%) Data Source PDI Shortname
Gross Value of Production (GVP) $m 73.5 70.5 56 87.1 90.9 4% 75.6 20% ABS (2025)
Area Harvested 000 ha 14.7 13.9 12.7 12.3 11.9 -4% 13.1 -9% ASM (2025)
Yield tonnes/ha (Cane) 118.5 115.7 105.1 98.4 127.8 30% 113.1 13% ASM (2025)
Production 000 tonnes (Cane) 1,744 1,610.5 1,329.2 1,208.7 1,514.8 25% 1,481.5 2% ASM (2025)
Sugar Produced 000 tonnes IPS 210.1 200.9 158.8 158.4 179.1 13% 181.5 -1% ASM (2025)
Price $/tonne 41.3 48 51.6 72.1 60 -17% 54.6 10% ABARES (2025b)
Export Value Total $m 1.7 2.3 3.1 4.6 4.2 -10% 3.2 30% S&P Global (2025)
New Zealand $m 1.4 1.7 2.2 2.4 2.4 -0% 2 19% S&P Global (2025)
Singapore $m 0 0 0.2 0.5 0.5 -2% 0.2 98% S&P Global (2025)
Philippines $m 0 0.1 0 0.6 0.4 -34% 0.2 69% S&P Global (2025)
Imports Total $m 3.3 2.8 3.9 4.7 5.6 19% 4.1 37% S&P Global (2025)
Trade Balance n Total $m -1.6 -0.5 -0.8 -0 -1.4 6239% -0.9 65% S&P Global (2025)
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Beef Cattle

Beef Cattle

Measure Destination Units 2020-21 2021-22 e 2022-23 e 2023-24 e 2024-25 e Year On Year Change (%) 5 Year Average 5 Year MA Change (%) Data Source PDI Shortname
Gross Value of Production (GVP) $m 2,751.8 3,332.7 3,110.4 3,048.6 3,935.6 29% 3,235.8 22% ABS (2025b)
Cattle On Feed (NSW, average level) 000 head 311.7 327.2 326.1 367.6 431.9 18% 352.9 22% MLA (2025j)
Total Cattle Herd (NSW) 000 head 5,572 5,823 6,134.4 6,196.7 N/A N/A 5,931.5 N/A ABS (2025e)
Beef Cattle Herd (NSW) 000 head 5,289.4 5,531.3 5,866.4 5,905.7 N/A N/A 5,648.2 N/A ABS (2025e)
NSW Beef Cattle Herd Contribution % of National 0.2 0.2 0.2 0.2 N/A N/A 0.2 N/A ABS (2025e)
Production (NSW Slaughter) 000 tonnes 401.9 399.1 425.2 512.6 595.5 16% 466.9 28% ABS (2025b)
Production (NSW Head Adult & Calves) 000 Head 1,356.1 1,300.6 1,399.5 1,719.3 2,011.9 17% 1,557.5 29% ABS (2025b)
Average Carcass Weight (Adult cattle) kg/head 337.4 325.9 329.1 335.4 337.8 1% 333.1 1% ABS (2025b)
Price (EYCI) Ac/kg (cwt) 833.2 1,073.4 813.5 552.5 665.4 20% 787.6 -16% MLA (2025c)
Price (NSW Saleyard Processor Cow) Ac/kg (cwt) 298 365.9 284.4 209 284.1 36% 288.3 -1% MLA (2025c)
Price (NSW Saleyard Heavy Steer) Ac/kg (cwt) 367.8 445.4 368.5 264 343.4 30% 357.8 -4% MLA (2025c)
Export Value Total $m 1,551.7 1,928.9 1,889.9 2,245.9 2,771.7 23% 2,077.6 33% S&P Global (2025)
China $m 497.8 788.1 808.1 861.9 1,008.1 17% 792.8 27% S&P Global (2025)
United States $m 201.1 207.8 220.4 479.3 785.5 64% 378.8 107% S&P Global (2025)
Japan $m 334.4 323.7 258.2 237.9 221.6 -7% 275.2 -19% S&P Global (2025)
Imports Total $m 24.4 23.8 18.6 10.1 9.1 -9% 17.2 -47% S&P Global (2025)
Trade Balance n Total $m 1,527.3 1,905.2 1,871.3 2,235.8 2,762.6 24% 2,060.4 34% S&P Global (2025)
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Sheepmeat

Sheepmeat

Measure Destination Units 2020-21 2021-22 e 2022-23 e 2023-24 e 2024-25 e Year On Year Change (%) 5 Year MA 5 Year MA Change (%) Data Source PDI Shortname
GVP (Lamb, Sheep) $m 1,360 1,262.5 1,484.8 1,214.6 1,721.2 42% 1,408.6 22% ABS (2025b)
Sheep Flock (NSW Total) million head 20.4 24.7 27.1 N/A N/A N/A 24.1 N/A ABS (2023g)
Non Merino Ewe Flock (NSW 1 Year Or Greater) million head 6.2 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 6.2 N/A ABS (2023g)
Total Ewes million head 12.2 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 12.2 N/A ABS (2023g)
Production (Lamb Slaughter) 000 tonnes 123.5 136.8 134.6 138 150.7 9% 136.7 10% ABS (2023d)
Production (Mutton Slaughter) 000 tonnes 69.9 46.7 59.9 79.5 103.2 30% 71.8 44% ABS (2023d)
Price (NTLI) Ac/kg (cwt) 776.5 860.3 729.6 577.9 827.4 43% 754.3 10% MLA (2025c)
Price (National Mutton Indicator) Ac/kg (cwt) 626.2 615.2 416.3 247.5 429.1 73% 466.9 -8% MLA (2025c)
Export Value Total $m 1,051.4 1,352.3 1,326.5 1,214.5 1,420.7 17% 1,273.1 12% S&P Global (2025)
China $m 454.6 514.7 581.5 431.4 447.9 4% 486 -8% S&P Global (2025)
United States $m 260.5 348.4 316.8 349.4 379.2 9% 330.9 15% S&P Global (2025)
Korea, South $m 71.5 85.7 113.7 55.3 67.9 23% 78.8 -14% S&P Global (2025)
Imports Total $m 3.2 2.6 2.3 2.2 0.7 -67% 2.2 -68% S&P Global (2025)
Trade Balance n Total $m 1,048.3 1,349.7 1,324.2 1,212.4 1,420 17% 1,270.9 12% S&P Global (2025)
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Poultry

Poultry

Measure Destination Units 2020-21 2021-22 e 2022-23 e 2023-24 e 2024-25 e Year On Year Change (%) 5 Year MA 5 Year MA Change (%) Data Source PDI Shortname
Gross Value of Production (GVP) $m 771 836.2 831.5 1,045.9 1,172.8 12% 931.5 26% ABS (2025d)
Meat Poultry Flock (NSW) million head 39.1 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 39.1 N/A ABS (2023g)
Production (Chicken Meat) 000 tonnes 456.4 486.3 495 536.7 596.9 11% 514.3 16% ABS (2023d)
Price (Gross Unit Value) Ac/kg 219.5 226.2 258.4 271.4 262 -3% 247.5 6% ABARES (2025b)
Export Value Total $m 12.3 19.4 25 21 14.5 -31% 18.4 -22% S&P Global (2025)
Vanuatu $m 2.1 1.7 4.6 2.6 2.8 7% 2.8 2% S&P Global (2025)
Papua New Guinea $m 0.7 2.3 5 7.7 0.7 -90% 3.3 -78% S&P Global (2025)
Philippines $m 1.6 5.6 4 1.3 0 -100% 2.5 -100% S&P Global (2025)
Imports Total $m 0 0 0.3 0.1 0 -100% 0.1 -100% S&P Global (2025)
Trade Balance n Total $m 12.3 19.4 24.7 20.9 14.5 -31% 18.3 -21% S&P Global (2025)
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Wool

Wool

Measure Destination Units 2020-21 2021-22 e 2022-23 e 2023-24 e 2024-25 e Year On Year Change (%) 5 Year MA 5 Year MA Change (%) Data Source PDI Shortname
Gross Value of Production (GVP) $m 841.8 1,102.9 1,171.2 1,035.4 922.8 -11% 1,014.8 -9% ABS (2025e)
Sheep Flock (NSW Total) million head 24.7 27.1 N/A N/A N/A N/A 25.9 N/A ABS (2023g)
Merino Ewe Flock (NSW 1 Year Or Greater) million head 9.4 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 9.4 N/A ABS (2023g)
Total Ewes million head 12.2 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 12.2 N/A ABS (2023g)
Bales Tested 000 bales 641.3 678.5 721.1 689.2 638.4 -7% 673.7 -5% AWTA (2025)
NSW Production 000 tonnes (greasy) 94.3 99.2 113.3 119 110 -8% 107.2 3% AWI (2025a)
Price (EMI) c/kg (clean) 1,199 1,385 1,295 1,155 1,167 1% 1,240.2 -6% AWI (2025b)
Export Value Total $m 466 706.1 755.3 662.1 495.5 -25% 617 -20% S&P Global (2025)
China $m 421.1 588 594.6 567.5 430.4 -24% 520.3 -17% S&P Global (2025)
Italy $m 11.9 50.2 78.8 48.5 31.8 -34% 44.3 -28% S&P Global (2025)
India $m 9.5 26.5 40.8 22.5 12.5 -44% 22.4 -44% S&P Global (2025)
Imports Total $m 0 0 0 0.3 0.1 -71% 0.1 -2% S&P Global (2025)
Trade Balance n Total $m 466 706.1 755.2 661.8 495.4 -25% 616.9 -20% S&P Global (2025)
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Milk

Milk

Measure Destination Units 2020-21 2021-22 e 2022-23 e 2023-24 e 2024-25 e Year On Year Change (%) 5 Year MA 5 Year MA Change (%) Data Source PDI Shortname
Gross Value of Production (GVP) $m 670.3 686.9 812.4 879.4 887.8 1% 787.4 13% ABS (2025e)
Dairy Herd Total (NSW) 000 head 282.7 291.7 268 291 N/A N/A 283.3 N/A ABS (2025e)
Cows in Milk & Dry (NSW) 000 head 158.9 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 158.9 N/A ABS (2023g)
NSW Share of National Dairy Herd % of National 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.1 N/A N/A 0.1 N/A ABS (2025e)
Production (wholemilk) million litres 1,075.4 1,072.4 989.9 1,040.2 1,071.3 3% 1,049.9 2% DA (2025a)
Price (NSW milk) d Ac/litre 62.7 64 82.1 84.5 N/A N/A 73.3 N/A DA (2025b)
Price (NSW milk solids) $/kg 8.6 8.8 11.2 11.6 N/A N/A 10 N/A DA (2025b)
Export Value Total $m 38 12.3 15.4 13.9 20.9 50% 20.1 4% S&P Global (2025)
China $m 32 7.8 7 9.3 13.5 45% 13.9 -3% S&P Global (2025)
New Zealand $m 0.1 0.1 3.5 0.8 3.4 306% 1.6 114% S&P Global (2025)
Hong Kong $m 2.9 2.3 2.4 2.4 2.1 -14% 2.4 -15% S&P Global (2025)
Imports Total $m 1.1 0.7 2 7.3 8.2 12% 3.9 113% S&P Global (2025)
Trade Balance n Total $m 36.9 11.5 13.4 6.6 12.7 92% 16.3 -22% S&P Global (2025)
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Eggs

Eggs

Measure Destination Units 2020-21 2021-22 e 2022-23 e 2023-24 e 2024-25 e Year On Year Change (%) 5 Year MA 5 Year MA Change (%) Data Source PDI Shortname
Gross Value of Production (GVP) $m 389.4 314.3 377.2 418 450.8 8% 390 16% ABS (2025e)
Layers & Pullets Flock (NSW) million head 5.7 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 5.7 N/A ABS (2023g)
Production (NSW Eggs) million dozen 109.9 114.9 N/A N/A N/A N/A 112.4 N/A ABS (2023g)
NSW Egg Production Contribution % of National 0.4 0.3 N/A N/A N/A N/A 0.4 N/A ABS (2023g)
Price (National) Ac/dozen 280.7 287.6 325 352.5 394.8 12% 328.1 20% ABARES (2025b)
Consumer Price Index (Eggs) u CPI (Sydney) 113.5 115.3 128.8 139.4 159.1 14% 131.2 21% ABS (2025b)
Export Value Total $m 0.9 1.1 2 1.3 1.3 4% 1.3 1% S&P Global (2025)
United States $m 0 0 0.5 0.7 1.1 56% 0.5 137% S&P Global (2025)
Singapore $m 0.5 0.4 0 0 0 N/A 0.2 -100% S&P Global (2025)
Philippines $m 0 0.4 0.8 0 0 N/A 0.2 -100% S&P Global (2025)
Imports Total $m 7.1 9.5 22.5 17.1 26.9 57% 16.6 62% S&P Global (2025)
Trade Balance n Total $m -6.2 -8.4 -20.5 -15.8 -25.6 62% -15.3 67% S&P Global (2025)
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Pork

Pork

Measure Destination Units 2020-21 2021-22 e 2022-23 e 2023-24 e 2024-25 e Year On Year Change (%) 5 Year MA 5 Year MA Change (%) Data Source PDI Shortname
Gross Value of Production (GVP) $m 251.8 229.6 224.6 267.9 300.1 12% 254.8 18% ABS (2025b)
Pig Herd (NSW Total) 000 head 435.4 543.3 N/A N/A N/A N/A 489.4 N/A ABS (2023g)
Production (Slaughter) 000 tonnes 64.6 61.6 64.8 63.7 65.2 2% 64 2% ABS (2025b)
Price (Gross Unit Value) Ac/kg 360.1 356.8 369 391.5 426 9% 380.7 12% ABARES (2025b)
Export Value Total $m 21.5 20.6 19.9 29.7 29.9 1% 24.3 23% S&P Global (2025)
Singapore $m 8.8 6.5 4.9 13.2 13.4 1% 9.4 43% S&P Global (2025)
Philippines $m 2.1 3.1 2.7 5.8 5.1 -11% 3.8 36% S&P Global (2025)
New Zealand $m 3 3.7 3.9 3.4 4.3 27% 3.7 19% S&P Global (2025)
Imports Total $m 174.5 220 234.8 262.8 302.8 15% 239 27% S&P Global (2025)
Trade Balance n Total $m -153 -199.4 -215 -233.1 -272.9 17% -214.7 27% S&P Global (2025)
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Goatmeat

Goatmeat

Measure Destination Units 2020-21 2021-22 e 2022-23 e 2023-24 e 2024-25 e Year On Year Change (%) 5 Year MA 5 Year MA Change (%) Data Source PDI Shortname
GVP (Goat) c $m 7.6 7.7 10.9 30.9 49.1 59% 21.2 131% ABS (2025e)
Production (Goat Slaughter) f tonnes 339 477 2,524 10,983 14,388 31% 5,742.2 151% MLA (2025f)
Price (Eastern States OTH Goat Indicator, 16-20kg) Ac/kg (cwt) 814.8 902.4 493.4 221.6 293.5 32% 545.1 -46% MLA (2025c)
Export Value Total $m 3.2 5.1 11 64.6 63.9 -1% 29.5 116% S&P Global (2025)
United States $m 1.3 3.5 3.7 52 53.6 3% 22.8 135% S&P Global (2025)
Trinidad & Tobago $m 0 0.3 1.9 5.3 3.2 -38% 2.1 51% S&P Global (2025)
Korea, South $m 0.3 0.3 3.4 1.5 1 -35% 1.3 -24% S&P Global (2025)
Imports Total $m 0 0 0 0 0 N/A 0 N/A S&P Global (2025)
Trade Balance n Total $m 3.2 5.1 11 64.6 63.9 -1% 29.5 116% S&P Global (2025)
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Horticulture

Horticulture

Measure Destination Units 2020-21 2021-22 e 2022-23 e 2023-24 e 2024-25 e Year On Year Change (%) 5 Year MA 5 Year MA Change (%) Data Source PDI Shortname
GVP (Total excl. Wine Grapes) $m 2,033.9 2,510.6 3,088.4 3,309.2 3,535.8 7% 2,895.6 22% ABS (2025d)
GVP (Fruit, Nut & Table Grapes) $m 1,067.2 1,279.9 1,469.6 1,793.5 1,955.6 9% 1,513.2 29% ABS (2025d)
GVP (Vegetables) $m 427.2 634.1 658.7 595.5 614.7 3% 586 5% ABS (2025d)
GVP (Nurseries, Cut Flowers, Turf) $m 539.5 596.7 960.1 920.2 965.6 5% 796.4 21% ABS (2025d)
Production (Oranges) 000 tonnes 246.3 263.2 315.9 337.3 N/A N/A 290.7 N/A ABS (2025d)
Production (Almonds) 000 tonnes 32.1 35.5 28.5 53.8 N/A N/A 37.5 N/A ABS (2025d)
Production (Melons) 000 tonnes 72.3 66.5 72.3 72 N/A N/A 70.8 N/A ABS (2025d)
Production (Mushrooms) 000 tonnes 21.6 20 16.4 15.1 N/A N/A 18.3 N/A ABS (2025d)
Production (Potatoes) 000 tonnes 158.5 158.8 158.9 166.2 N/A N/A 160.6 N/A ABS (2025d)
Consumer Price Index (Fruit) u CPI (Sydney) 111.3 108.5 120.7 119.8 129.3 8% 117.9 10% ABS (2025b)
Consumer Price Index (Vegetables) u CPI (Sydney) 126.8 138.6 144.5 141.6 149.1 5% 140.1 6% ABS (2025b)
Export Value Total $m 288.3 297.4 287.9 340.4 431.7 27% 329.1 31% S&P Global (2025)
China $m 58.7 54.3 64.2 61.7 86.1 39% 65 32% S&P Global (2025)
Japan $m 35.6 30.9 26.4 34.5 43.7 27% 34.2 28% S&P Global (2025)
Hong Kong $m 23.3 27 23.1 32.1 28.8 -10% 26.9 7% S&P Global (2025)
Imports Total $m 1,313.1 1,231.1 1,385.7 1,426.7 1,593.5 12% 1,390 15% S&P Global (2025)
Trade Balance n Total $m -1,024.8 -933.6 -1,097.9 -1,086.3 -1,161.8 7% -1,060.9 10% S&P Global (2025)
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Wine Grapes

Wine Grapes

Measure Destination Units 2020-21 2021-22 e 2022-23 e 2023-24 e 2024-25 e Year On Year Change (%) 5 Year MA 5 Year MA Change (%) Data Source PDI Shortname
Gross Value of Production (GVP) $m 252.5 139.4 164.5 174 209.3 20% 187.9 11% WA (2025)
Area Planted 000 ha 30.2 26.6 N/A N/A N/A N/A 28.4 N/A ABS (2023g)
Yield tonnes/ha 16.2 12.1 N/A N/A N/A N/A 14.2 N/A ABS (2023g)
Grape Crush 000 tonnes 576.2 496 352.1 412.8 478.2 16% 463 3% WA (2025)
Price (NSW Unit Value) $/tonne 516.3 491.2 434.1 437.1 392.6 -10% 454.3 -14% WA (2025)
Export Value (Wine) Total $m 520 469.9 414.7 441.2 475.7 8% 464.3 2% S&P Global (2025)
United States $m 227.6 226.5 181.8 208 179.9 -14% 204.8 -12% S&P Global (2025)
United Kingdom $m 114.8 93.7 94.2 86.1 107.6 25% 99.3 8% S&P Global (2025)
Canada $m 42.2 33.9 32.8 31.2 36.8 18% 35.4 4% S&P Global (2025)
Imports Total $m 242 298.2 315.8 289 282.6 -2% 285.5 -1% S&P Global (2025)
Trade Balance n Total $m 277.9 171.7 98.9 152.2 193.2 27% 178.8 8% S&P Global (2025)
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Fisheries

Fisheries

Measure Destination Units 2020-21 2021-22 e 2022-23 e 2023-24 e 2024-25 e Year On Year Change (%) 5 Year MA 5 Year MA Change (%) Data Source PDI Shortname
GVP (Total) t $m 201.4 203.2 208.9 215 222.7 4% 210.2 6% See Below
GVP (Aquaculture) t $m 98.4 105.2 113.2 112.1 112.6 0% 108.3 4% DPI (2025d)
GVP (Commercial Fisheries) t $m 102.9 98 95.7 102.9 110 7% 101.9 8% ABARES (2025f)
Production (Sydney & Pacific Rock Oysters) million dozens 5.5 5.6 6.2 5.8 N/A N/A 5.8 N/A DPI (2025d)
Production (Aquaculture) 000 tonnes 5 5.1 4.4 4.4 N/A N/A 4.7 N/A ABARES (2025f)
Production (Wild Caught Harvest) 000 tonnes 11.5 9.4 10 10.5 N/A N/A 10.3 N/A ABARES (2025f)
Consumer Price Index (Fish & Other Seafood) u CPI (Sydney) 120.8 122 131.8 140.9 141.3 0% 131.4 8% ABS (2025b)
Export Value Total $m 28.9 36.2 62.5 46.6 51.8 11% 45.2 15% S&P Global (2025)
Japan $m 9.9 4.5 7.5 10 23.1 131% 11 110% S&P Global (2025)
United States $m 5.8 6.7 9.6 10.6 11.3 7% 8.8 28% S&P Global (2025)
China $m 5.6 13.5 29.3 11.6 7.6 -34% 13.5 -44% S&P Global (2025)
Imports Total $m 815.8 856.7 1,007.6 938.9 972.8 4% 918.4 6% S&P Global (2025)
Trade Balance n Total $m -786.9 -820.5 -945.2 -892.3 -920.9 3% -873.2 5% S&P Global (2025)
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Forestry

Forestry

Measure Destination Units 2020-21 2021-22 e 2022-23 e 2023-24 e 2024-25 e Year On Year Change (%) 5 Year MA 5 Year MA Change (%) Data Source PDI Shortname
GVP (Total) t $m 455.4 395.6 397 440.2 468 6% 431.2 9% ABARES (2025c)
GVP (Softwood) t $m 360.8 284.8 285.2 304.4 332.3 9% 313.5 6% ABARES (2025c)
GVP (Hardwood) t $m 94.6 110.8 111.8 135.8 135.7 -0% 117.7 15% ABARES (2025c)
Plantation Areas (Softwood) 000 ha 292.5 291.8 294.3 296.2 N/A N/A 293.7 N/A ABARES (2025c)
Plantation Areas (Hardwood) 000 ha 55 55 55 55 N/A N/A 55 N/A ABARES (2025c)
Production (Softwood) 000 m3 5,747.1 3,927.1 3,469.3 3,496 N/A N/A 4,159.8 N/A ABARES (2025c)
Production (Hardwood) 000 m3 697.6 827.9 836.7 1,017.1 N/A N/A 844.8 N/A ABARES (2025c)
Implied Price (Softwood) r $/m3 62.8 72.5 82.2 87.1 N/A N/A 76.1 N/A ABARES (2025c)
Implied Price (Hardwood) r $/m3 135.6 133.8 133.6 133.5 N/A N/A 134.1 N/A ABARES (2025c)
Export Value Total $m 114.7 57.7 34.7 43.9 42 -4% 58.6 -28% S&P Global (2025)
India $m 9.3 15.8 14 20.3 18.4 -10% 15.6 18% S&P Global (2025)
China $m 74.5 0.2 0.3 3.2 3.5 9% 16.3 -79% S&P Global (2025)
Korea, South $m 14.9 25.5 6.1 1.6 1.1 -30% 9.8 -89% S&P Global (2025)
Imports Total $m 115 234 177.1 147.5 144.4 -2% 163.6 -12% S&P Global (2025)
Trade Balance n Total $m -0.3 -176.3 -142.5 -103.6 -102.4 -1% -105 -2% S&P Global (2025)
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Gross Value of Production

Gross Value of Production

Industry Output o Units 2020-21 2021-22 e 2022-23 e 2023-24 e 2024-25 e Year On Year Change (%) 5 Year Average 5 Year MA Change (%) Data Source PDI Shortname
Broadacre Cropping Sub-total $m 8,096 11,432.9 10,021.6 8,701.2 11,551.7 33% 9,960.7 16%
Wheat $m 3,815.9 3,888.2 4,168.5 3,018.9 4,311.3 43% 3,840.6 12% ABS (2025)
Barley $m 938.3 964.9 686.2 675.7 1,047.2 55% 862.5 21% ABS (2025)
Rice $m 171.9 272.7 228.5 277.1 194.1 -30% 228.9 -15% ABS (2025)
Other Coarse Grains $m 404.6 462.5 388 432.3 499.7 16% 437.4 14% ABS (2025)
Pulses $m 492.8 501.1 432.9 383.8 1,391.7 263% 640.5 117% ABS (2025)
Oilseeds $m 887.9 1,773.2 1,731.7 1,287.1 1,525.9 19% 1,441.2 6% ABS (2025)
Cotton Lint $m 915.9 2,982.5 2,068.3 2,146.4 1,965.1 -8% 2,015.6 -3% ABS (2025)
Sugar Cane $m 73.5 70.5 56 87.1 90.9 4% 75.6 20% ABS (2025)
Other Crops b $m 395.1 517.4 261.6 392.7 525.8 34% 418.5 26%
Horticulture & Viticulture Sub-total $m 2,286.4 2,650 3,252.9 3,483.2 3,745.1 8% 3,083.5 21%
Fruit, Nuts, Table Grapes $m 1,067.2 1,279.9 1,469.6 1,793.5 1,955.6 9% 1,513.2 29% ABS (2025d)
Vegetables $m 427.2 634.1 658.7 595.5 614.7 3% 586 5% ABS (2025d)
Nurseries, Cut Flowers, Turf $m 539.5 596.7 960.1 920.2 965.6 5% 796.4 21% ABS (2025d)
Wine Grapes $m 252.5 139.4 164.5 174 209.3 20% 187.9 11% WA (2025)
Livestock & Livestock Products Sub-total $m 7,098.9 7,830.5 8,086.3 8,001.1 9,492.1 19% 8,101.8 17%
Beef Cattle $m 2,751.8 3,332.7 3,110.4 3,048.6 3,935.6 29% 3,235.8 22% ABS (2025b)
Lamb & Mutton $m 1,360 1,262.5 1,484.8 1,214.6 1,721.2 42% 1,408.6 22% ABS (2025b)
Goat (excl. Rangeland Goats) c $m 7.6 7.7 10.9 30.9 49.1 59% 21.2 131% ABS (2025e)
Pork $m 251.8 229.6 224.6 267.9 300.1 12% 254.8 18% ABS (2025b)
Poultry $m 771 836.2 831.5 1,045.9 1,172.8 12% 931.5 26% ABS (2025d)
Wool $m 841.8 1,102.9 1,171.2 1,035.4 922.8 -11% 1,014.8 -9% ABS (2025e)
Eggs $m 389.4 314.3 377.2 418 450.8 8% 390 16% ABS (2025e)
Milk $m 670.3 686.9 812.4 879.4 887.8 1% 787.4 13% ABS (2025e)
Honey & Beeswax $m 55.2 57.7 63.3 60.5 52 -14% 57.7 -10%
Forestry & Fisheries Sub-total t $m 656.8 598.8 605.9 655.2 690.7 5% 641.5 8%
Softwood t $m 360.8 284.8 285.2 304.4 332.3 9% 313.5 6% ABARES (2025c)
Hardwood t $m 94.6 110.8 111.8 135.8 135.7 -0% 117.7 15% ABARES (2025c)
Aquaculture t $m 98.4 105.2 113.2 112.1 112.6 0% 108.3 4% DPI (2025d)
Wild Caught t $m 102.9 98 95.7 102.9 110 7% 101.9 8% ABARES (2025f)
TOTAL GVP 18,138.1 22,512.2 21,966.7 20,840.8 25,479.7 22% 21,787.5 17%
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Production

Production

Industry Production Volumes Units 2020-21 2021-22 e 2022-23 e 2023-24 e 2024-25 e Year On Year Change (%) 5 Year Average 5 Year MA Change (%) Data Source PDI Shortname
Broadacre Cropping
Wheat 000 tonnes 12,972.2 12,029.4 10,620 7,095 12,900 82% 11,123.3 16% ABARES (2025a)
Barley 000 tonnes 4,258 3,561.7 2,277.6 1,920 3,400 77% 3,083.5 10% ABARES (2025a)
Rice 000 tonnes 416.8 685.4 503 618 473.5 -23% 539.4 -12% ABARES (2025a)
Other Coarse Grains 000 tonnes 1,379.9 1,480.1 1,338.2 1,216 1,345 11% 1,351.9 -1% ABARES (2025a)
Pulses 000 tonnes 845.7 787.7 451 444 1,913 331% 888.3 115% ABARES (2025a)
Oilseeds 000 tonnes 1,532.2 2,114.1 1,800 1,600 1,800 13% 1,769.3 2% ABARES (2025a)
Cotton Lint 000 bales (227kg) 1,697 3,678.8 3,235.7 3,454.9 3,443.7 -0% 3,102 11% ABARES (2025a)
Sugar Cane 000 tonnes (Cane) 1,744 1,610.5 1,329.2 1,208.7 1,514.8 25% 1,481.5 2% ASM (2025)
Horticulture & Viticulture
Fruit (Oranges, Mandarins) 000 tonnes 246.3 263.2 315.9 337.3 N/A N/A 290.7 N/A ABS (2025d)
Nuts (Macadamias, Almonds 000 tonnes 32.1 35.5 28.5 53.8 N/A N/A 37.5 N/A ABS (2025d)
Vegetables (Melons) 000 tonnes 72.3 66.5 72.3 72 N/A N/A 70.8 N/A ABS (2025d)
Vegetables (Mushrooms) 000 tonnes 21.6 20 16.4 15.1 N/A N/A 18.3 N/A ABS (2025d)
Vegetables (Potatoes) 000 tonnes 158.5 158.8 158.9 166.2 N/A N/A 160.6 N/A ABS (2025d)
Wine Grapes w 000 tonnes 576.2 496 352.1 412.8 478.2 16% 463 3% WA (2025)
Livestock & Livestock Products
Beef Cattle 000 tonnes 401.9 399.1 425.2 512.6 595.5 16% 466.9 28% ABS (2025b)
Lamb & Mutton 000 tonnes 193.4 183.5 194.5 217.5 253.9 17% 208.6 22% ABS (2023d)
Goat (all goats) f 000 tonnes 0.3 0.5 2.5 11 14.4 31% 5.7 151% MLA (2025f)
Pork 000 tonnes 64.6 61.6 64.8 63.7 65.2 2% 64 2% ABS (2025b)
Poultry 000 tonnes 456.4 486.3 495 536.7 596.9 11% 514.3 16% ABS (2023d)
Wool 000 tonnes 641.3 678.5 721.1 689.2 638.4 -7% 673.7 -5% AWTA (2025)
Eggs million dozen 109.9 114.9 N/A N/A N/A N/A 112.4 N/A ABS (2023g)
Milk q million litres 1,075.4 1,072.4 989.9 1,040.2 1,071.3 3% 1,049.9 2% DA (2025a)
Forestry & Fisheries
Softwood 000 m3 5,747.1 3,927.1 3,469.3 3,496 N/A N/A 4,159.8 N/A ABARES (2025c)
Hardwood 000 m3 697.6 827.9 836.7 1,017.1 N/A N/A 844.8 N/A ABARES (2025c)
Aquaculture (Oysters) g million dozens 5.5 5.6 6.2 5.8 N/A N/A 5.8 N/A DPI (2025d)
Aquaculture (Total) 000 tonnes 5 5.1 4.4 4.4 N/A N/A 4.7 N/A ABARES (2025f)
Wild Caught 000 tonnes 11.5 9.4 10 10.5 N/A N/A 10.3 N/A ABARES (2025f)
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Industry Production Areas (Cropping & Forestry) Units 2020-21 2021-22 e 2022-23 e 2023-24 e 2024-25 e Year On Year Change (%) 5 Year Average 5 Year MA Change (%) Data Source PDI Shortname
Broadacre Cropping
Wheat 000 ha 4,037 3,607.7 3,600 3,300 3,900 18% 3,688.9 6% ABARES (2025a)
Barley 000 ha 1,370.9 1,158.6 780 800 1,000 25% 1,021.9 -2% ABARES (2025a)
Rice 000 ha 43.9 61.6 51 57 43 -25% 51.3 -16% ABARES (2025a)
Other Coarse Grains 000 ha 560.3 459.8 455 454 460 1% 477.8 -4% ABARES (2025a)
Pulses 000 ha 509.8 437 340 360 915 154% 512.4 79% ABARES (2025a)
Oilseeds 000 ha 731 940.7 900 840 980 17% 878.3 12% ABARES (2025a)
Cotton Lint 000 ha 192.8 406.5 340 337.4 336 -0% 322.5 4% ABARES (2025a)
Sugar Cane 000 ha 14.7 13.9 12.7 12.3 11.9 -4% 13.1 -9% ASM (2025)
Other Crops k 000 ha
Forestry
Softwood 000 ha 55 55 55 55 N/A N/A 55 N/A ABARES (2025c)
Hardwood 000 ha 292.5 291.8 294.3 296.2 N/A N/A 293.7 N/A ABARES (2025c)
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Industry Livestock Numbers (Livestock) Units 2020-21 2021-22 e 2022-23 e 2023-24 e 2024-25 e Year On Year Change (%) 5 Year Average 5 Year MA Change (%) Data Source PDI Shortname
Livestock & Livestock Products
Beef Cattle 000 head 5,572 5,823 6,134.4 6,196.7 N/A 18% 352.9 22% MLA (2025j)
Lamb & Mutton Total million head 20.4 24.7 27.1 N/A N/A 42% 1,408.6 22% ABS (2025b)
Non Merino Ewes - 1 Year or Greater million head 6.2 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 24.1 N/A ABS (2023g)
Merino Ewes - 1 Year or Greater million head 24.7 27.1 N/A N/A N/A N/A 25.9 N/A ABS (2023g)
Pigs 000 head 435.4 543.3 N/A N/A N/A 12% 254.8 18% ABS (2025b)
Meat Poultry million head 39.1 N/A N/A N/A N/A 12% 931.5 26% ABS (2025d)
Layers & Pullets million head 5.7 N/A N/A N/A N/A 8% 390 16% ABS (2025e)
Dairy Herd Total 000 head 282.7 291.7 268 291 N/A 1% 787.4 13% ABS (2025e)
Cows in Milk & Dry 000 head 158.9 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 283.3 N/A ABS (2025e)
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Prices

Prices

Industry Prices Units 2020-21 2021-22 e 2022-23 e 2023-24 e 2024-25 e Year On Year Change (%) 5 Year Average 5 Year MA Change (%) Data Source PDI Shortname
Broadacre Cropping
Wheat $/tonne 308.6 362.7 413.1 373.7 334.2 -11% 358.5 -7% ABARES (2025b)
Barley $/tonne 254.5 303.1 339.9 330.1 308 -7% 307.1 0% ABARES (2025b)
Rice $/tonne 412.3 397.8 430 400 410 2% 410 -0% ABARES (2025b)
Other Coarse Grains $/tonne 329.3 383.4 455.1 420 360.4 -14% 389.6 -8% ABARES (2023b)
Pulses (Chickpeas) $/tonne 593 683.3 626.1 734.6 855.4 16% 698.5 22% ABARES (2025b)
Oilseeds (Canola) $/tonne 616 880 777.1 680.1 803.1 18% 751.2 7% ABARES (2025b)
Cotton Lint $/bale 587.7 747.5 667.1 648.4 570.6 -12% 662.7 -2% ABARES (2025b)
Sugar Cane $/tonne (Cane) 41.3 48 51.6 72.1 60 -17% 54.6 10% ABARES (2025b)
Horticulture & Viticulture
Fruit (Consumer Price Index) CPI 111.3 108.5 120.7 119.8 129.3 -1% 115.1 10% ABS (2025b)
Vegetables (Consumer Price Index) CPI 126.8 138.6 144.5 141.6 149.1 -2% 137.9 6% ABS (2025b)
Wine Grapes $/tonne 516.3 491.2 434.1 437.1 392.6 1% 469.7 -14% WA (2025)
Livestock & Livestock Products
Beef Cattle (EYCI) Ac/kg cwt 833.2 1,073.4 813.5 552.5 665.4 20% 787.6 -16% MLA (2025c)
Beef Cattle (NSW Saleyard Medium Cow) Ac/kg cwt 298 365.9 284.4 209 284.1 36% 288.3 -1% MLA (2025c)
Beef Cattle (NSW Saleyard Trade Steer) Ac/kg cwt 367.8 445.4 368.5 264 343.4 30% 357.8 -4% MLA (2025c)
Lamb (ESTLI) Ac/kg cwt 776.5 860.3 729.6 577.9 827.4 43% 754.3 10% MLA (2025c)
Mutton (Eastern States Mutton Indicator) Ac/kg cwt 626.2 615.2 416.3 247.5 429.1 73% 466.9 -8% MLA (2025c)
Goat (NSW Average OTH Goat Indicators) Ac/kg cwt 814.8 902.4 493.4 221.6 293.5 32% 545.1 -46% MLA (2025c)
Pork Ac/kg cwt 360.1 356.8 369 391.5 426 9% 380.7 12% ABARES (2025b)
Poultry Ac/kg cwt 219.5 226.2 258.4 271.4 262 -3% 247.5 6% ABARES (2025b)
Wool (EMI) Ac/kg clean 1,199 1,385 1,295 1,155 1,167 1% 1,240.2 -6% AWI (2025b)
Eggs (Consumer Price Index) CPI 120.8 122 131.8 140.9 141.3 0% 131.4 8% ABS (2025b)
Milk (NSW Farm Gate) Ac/litre 62.7 64 82.1 84.5 N/A N/A 73.3 N/A DA (2025b)
Forestry & Fisheries
Softwood (Implied) r $/m3 62.8 72.5 82.2 87.1 N/A 6% 76.1 14% ABARES (2025c)
Hardwood (Implied) r $/m3 135.6 133.8 133.6 133.5 N/A -0% 134.1 -0% ABARES (2025c)
Fish & Other Seafood (Consumer Price Index) CPI 120.8 122 131.8 140.9 141.3 7% 128.9 9% ABS (2025b)
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Exports

Exports

Industry Exports - Total & Top 3 Destinations Units 2020-21 2021-22 e 2022-23 e 2023-24 e 2024-25 e Year On Year Change (%) 5 Year Average 5 Year MA Change (%) Data Source PDI Shortname
Broadacre Cropping Sub-total $m 2,395.7 5,902.1 7,563.8 5,308.8 6,294.9 19% 5,493.1 15%
Wheat $m 1,422.9 2,921.8 3,292.8 1,104.5 1,910.2 73% 2,130.4 -10% S&P Global (2025)
Vietnam $m 264.7 693.7 593.5 227.4 349.1 54% 425.7 -18% S&P Global (2025)
China $m 282.5 363.5 184.6 101.1 340.4 237% 254.4 34% S&P Global (2025)
Total $m 162.2 558.1 873.6 171.6 146.2 -15% 382.3 -62% S&P Global (2025)
Barley j $m 48.9 241.3 54.4 32.2 226.4 604% 120.6 88% S&P Global (2025)
China $m 0 0 0 3.6 202.9 5475% 41.3 391% S&P Global (2025)
Saudi Arabia $m 7.5 108.2 30.9 0 0 N/A 29.3 -100% S&P Global (2025)
Japan $m 4.8 29 14.8 11.5 0 -100% 12 -100% S&P Global (2025)
Rice $m 4.7 39.8 62.8 64.3 50.9 -21% 44.5 14% S&P Global (2025)
World $m 4.7 39.8 62.7 64.3 50.9 -21% 44.5 14% S&P Global (2025)
Argentina $m 0 0 0.1 0 0 N/A 0 -100% S&P Global (2025)
Other Coarse Grains $m 68.8 231 409 184.1 320.2 74% 242.6 32% S&P Global (2025)
China $m 51.6 225.4 347.6 181.9 298.3 64% 221 35% S&P Global (2025)
Japan $m 13.1 0.1 57.4 0 10.6 N/A 16.2 -35% S&P Global (2025)
Kenya $m 0 0 0 0 7.1 N/A 1.4 400% S&P Global (2025)
Pulses $m 0.8 0.8 0.7 13.2 574.1 4239% 117.9 387% S&P Global (2025)
Bangladesh $m 41.5 60.6 17.8 20.3 70.2 245% 42.1 67% S&P Global (2025)
Pakistan $m 117.9 46.8 76.6 48 55.7 16% 69 -19% S&P Global (2025)
Total $m 15.6 15.9 13.8 20.7 16.6 -20% 16.5 0% S&P Global (2025)
Oilseeds $m 448.8 1,007 866.2 927.4 1,021.7 10% 854.2 20% S&P Global (2025)
Belgium $m 145.2 208.8 310.6 208.9 397.7 90% 254.2 56% S&P Global (2025)
Germany $m 124.3 454.9 105.3 132.7 203.3 53% 204.1 -0% S&P Global (2025)
China $m 1.5 23.1 100.4 153.9 174.3 13% 90.6 92% S&P Global (2025)
Cotton Lint j $m 399 1,458.1 2,874.8 2,978.5 2,187.3 -27% 1,979.5 10% S&P Global (2025)
China $m 128.1 42.4 112.7 801.2 625.9 -22% 342.1 83% S&P Global (2025)
Vietnam $m 112.6 559.9 1,153.3 983.4 514.4 -48% 664.7 -23% S&P Global (2025)
India $m 19.1 90.2 242.8 122.6 275.2 125% 150 83% S&P Global (2025)
Sugar Cane $m 1.7 2.3 3.1 4.6 4.2 -10% 3.2 30% S&P Global (2025)
New Zealand $m 1.4 1.7 2.2 2.4 2.4 -0% 2 19% S&P Global (2025)
Singapore $m 0 0 0.2 0.5 0.5 -2% 0.2 98% S&P Global (2025)
Philippines $m 0 0.1 0 0.6 0.4 -34% 0.2 69% S&P Global (2025)
Horticulture Sub-total h $m 288.3 297.4 287.9 340.4 431.7 27% 329.1 31%
Horticulture $m 288.3 297.4 287.9 340.4 431.7 27% 329.1 31% S&P Global (2025)
China $m 58.7 54.3 64.2 61.7 86.1 39% 65 32% S&P Global (2025)
Japan $m 35.6 30.9 26.4 34.5 43.7 27% 34.2 28% S&P Global (2025)
Hong Kong $m 23.3 27 23.1 32.1 28.8 -10% 26.9 7% S&P Global (2025)
Wine Grapes h $m 520 469.9 414.7 441.2 475.7 8% 464.3 2% S&P Global (2025)
United States $m 227.6 226.5 181.8 208 179.9 -14% 204.8 -12% S&P Global (2025)
United Kingdom $m 114.8 93.7 94.2 86.1 107.6 25% 99.3 8% S&P Global (2025)
Canada $m 42.2 33.9 32.8 31.2 36.8 18% 35.4 4% S&P Global (2025)
Livestock & Livestock Products Sub-total $m 3,145 4,045.9 4,045 4,253.2 4,818.5 13% 4,061.5 19%
Beef Cattle $m 1,551.7 1,928.9 1,889.9 2,245.9 2,771.7 23% 2,077.6 33% S&P Global (2025)
China $m 497.8 788.1 808.1 861.9 1,008.1 17% 792.8 27% S&P Global (2025)
United States $m 201.1 207.8 220.4 479.3 785.5 64% 378.8 107% S&P Global (2025)
Japan $m 334.4 323.7 258.2 237.9 221.6 -7% 275.2 -19% S&P Global (2025)
Lamb & Mutton $m 1,051.4 1,352.3 1,326.5 1,214.5 1,420.7 17% 1,273.1 12% S&P Global (2025)
China $m 454.6 514.7 581.5 431.4 447.9 4% 486 -8% S&P Global (2025)
United States $m 260.5 348.4 316.8 349.4 379.2 9% 330.9 15% S&P Global (2025)
Korea, South $m 71.5 85.7 113.7 55.3 67.9 23% 78.8 -14% S&P Global (2025)
Goat $m 3.2 5.1 11 64.6 63.9 -1% 29.5 116% S&P Global (2025)
United States $m 1.3 3.5 3.7 52 53.6 3% 22.8 135% S&P Global (2025)
Trinidad & Tobago $m 0 0.3 1.9 5.3 3.2 -38% 2.1 51% S&P Global (2025)
Korea, South $m 0.3 0.3 3.4 1.5 1 -35% 1.3 -24% S&P Global (2025)
Pork $m 21.5 20.6 19.9 29.7 29.9 1% 24.3 23% S&P Global (2025)
Singapore $m 8.8 6.5 4.9 13.2 13.4 1% 9.4 43% S&P Global (2025)
Philippines $m 2.1 3.1 2.7 5.8 5.1 -11% 3.8 36% S&P Global (2025)
New Zealand $m 3 3.7 3.9 3.4 4.3 27% 3.7 19% S&P Global (2025)
Poultry $m 12.3 19.4 25 21 14.5 -31% 18.4 -22% S&P Global (2025)
Vanuatu $m 2.1 1.7 4.6 2.6 2.8 7% 2.8 2% S&P Global (2025)
Papua New Guinea $m 0.7 2.3 5 7.7 0.7 -90% 3.3 -78% S&P Global (2025)
Philippines $m 1.6 5.6 4 1.3 0 -100% 2.5 -100% S&P Global (2025)
Wool $m 466 706.1 755.3 662.1 495.5 -25% 617 -20% S&P Global (2025)
China $m 421.1 588 594.6 567.5 430.4 -24% 520.3 -17% S&P Global (2025)
Italy $m 11.9 50.2 78.8 48.5 31.8 -34% 44.3 -28% S&P Global (2025)
India $m 9.5 26.5 40.8 22.5 12.5 -44% 22.4 -44% S&P Global (2025)
Eggs $m 0.9 1.1 2 1.3 1.3 4% 1.3 1% S&P Global (2025)
United States $m 0 0 0.5 0.7 1.1 56% 0.5 137% S&P Global (2025)
Singapore $m 0.5 0.4 0 0 0 N/A 0.2 -100% S&P Global (2025)
Philippines $m 0 0.4 0.8 0 0 N/A 0.2 -100% S&P Global (2025)
Milk $m 38 12.3 15.4 13.9 20.9 50% 20.1 4% S&P Global (2025)
China $m 32 7.8 7 9.3 13.5 45% 13.9 -3% S&P Global (2025)
New Zealand $m 0.1 0.1 3.5 0.8 3.4 306% 1.6 114% S&P Global (2025)
Hong Kong $m 2.9 2.3 2.4 2.4 2.1 -14% 2.4 -15% S&P Global (2025)
Forestry & Fisheries Sub-total $m 143.6 93.9 97.1 90.5 93.9 4% 103.8 -10%
Forestry $m 114.7 57.7 34.7 43.9 42 -4% 58.6 -28% S&P Global (2025)
India $m 9.3 15.8 14 20.3 18.4 -10% 15.6 18% S&P Global (2025)
China $m 74.5 0.2 0.3 3.2 3.5 9% 16.3 -79% S&P Global (2025)
Korea, South $m 14.9 25.5 6.1 1.6 1.1 -30% 9.8 -89% S&P Global (2025)
Fisheries $m 28.9 36.2 62.5 46.6 51.8 11% 45.2 15% S&P Global (2025)
Japan $m 9.9 4.5 7.5 10 23.1 131% 11 110% S&P Global (2025)
United States $m 5.8 6.7 9.6 10.6 11.3 7% 8.8 28% S&P Global (2025)
China $m 5.6 13.5 29.3 11.6 7.6 -34% 13.5 -44% S&P Global (2025)
Other Commodities Sub-total i $m 800.4 1,044.2 1,103.6 1,110.3 1,188.6 7% 1,049.4 13%
TOTAL EXPORTS $m 6,773.1 11,383.5 13,097.3 11,103.2 12,827.6 16% 11,036.9 16%
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Imports Trade Balance

Imports Trade Balance

Industry Imports - Total Units 2020-21 2021-22 e 2022-23 e 2023-24 e 2024-25 e Year On Year Change (%) 5 Year Average 5 Year MA Change (%) Data Source PDI Shortname
Broadacre Cropping Sub-total $m 216.1 142.9 165.2 197.4 208.5 6% 186 12%
Wheat $m 81.4 0.4 0.1 0.1 0 -55% 16.4 -100% S&P Global (2025)
Barley j $m 0.1 0 0 0 0.3 2771% 0.1 256% S&P Global (2025)
Rice $m 104 105.9 123.7 149.5 158.9 6% 128.4 24% S&P Global (2025)
Other Coarse Grains $m 0 0 0.1 0 0 N/A 0 -82% S&P Global (2025)
Pulses $m 15.6 15.9 13.8 20.7 16.6 -20% 16.5 0% S&P Global (2025)
Oilseeds $m 11.7 17.8 23.5 22.3 27 21% 20.5 32% S&P Global (2025)
Cotton Lint j $m 0 0 0.1 0.2 0.1 -31% 0.1 46% S&P Global (2025)
Sugar Cane $m 3.3 2.8 3.9 4.7 5.6 19% 4.1 37% S&P Global (2025)
Horticulture Sub-total h $m 1,313.1 1,231.1 1,385.7 1,426.7 1,593.5 12% 1,390 15%
Horticulture $m 1,313.1 1,231.1 1,385.7 1,426.7 1,593.5 12% 1,390 15% S&P Global (2025)
Wine Grapes h $m 242 298.2 315.8 289 282.6 -2% 285.5 -1% S&P Global (2025)
Livestock & Livestock Products Sub-total $m 210.3 256.6 280.6 299.8 347.8 16% 279 25%
Beef Cattle $m 24.4 23.8 18.6 10.1 9.1 -9% 17.2 -47% S&P Global (2025)
Lamb & Mutton $m 3.2 2.6 2.3 2.2 0.7 -67% 2.2 -68% S&P Global (2025)
Goat $m 0 0 0 0 0 N/A 0 N/A S&P Global (2025)
Pork $m 174.5 220 234.8 262.8 302.8 15% 239 27% S&P Global (2025)
Poultry $m 0 0 0.3 0.1 0 -100% 0.1 -100% S&P Global (2025)
Wool $m 0 0 0 0.3 0.1 -71% 0.1 -2% S&P Global (2025)
Eggs $m 7.1 9.5 22.5 17.1 26.9 57% 16.6 62% S&P Global (2025)
Milk $m 1.1 0.7 2 7.3 8.2 12% 3.9 113% S&P Global (2025)
Forestry & Fisheries Sub-total $m 930.8 1,090.7 1,184.8 1,086.4 1,117.2 3% 1,082 3%
Forestry $m 115 234 177.1 147.5 144.4 -2% 163.6 -12% S&P Global (2025)
Fisheries $m 815.8 856.7 1,007.6 938.9 972.8 4% 918.4 6% S&P Global (2025)
Other Commodities Sub-total i $m 173.6 199.1 222.2 231.9 251.7 9% 215.7 17%
TOTAL IMPORTS $m 2,843.9 2,920.4 3,238.5 3,242.3 3,518.7 9% 3,152.7 12%
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Industry Trade Balance - Total Units 2020-21 2021-22 e 2022-23 e 2023-24 e 2024-25 e Year On Year Change (%) 5 Year Average 5 Year MA Change (%)
Broadacre Cropping Sub-total $m 2,394 9,464.4 12,983.9 9,770.8 10,409.1 7% 9,004.4 16%
Wheat $m 1,341.6 2,921.4 3,292.6 1,104.4 1,910.1 73% 2,114 -10% S&P Global (2025)
Barley j $m 48.9 2,976.7 3,331.6 3,317.3 2,972.5 -10% 2,901.6 2% S&P Global (2025)
Rice $m -99.3 -57 82.3 -28.4 -53.3 88% -63.2 -16% S&P Global (2025)
Other Coarse Grains $m 68.8 231 408.9 184.1 320.2 74% 242.6 32% S&P Global (2025)
Pulses $m 199.6 174.6 125 142.4 827.2 481% 293.7 182% S&P Global (2025)
Oilseeds $m 437.1 989.2 842.7 905.1 994.6 10% 833.8 19% S&P Global (2025)
Cotton Lint j $m 399 2,229.1 4,901.4 4,145.9 3,439.2 -17% 3,068.9 12% S&P Global (2025)
Sugar Cane $m -1.6 -0.5 -0.8 -0 -1.4 6239% -0.9 65% S&P Global (2025)
Horticulture Sub-total h $m -1,024.8 -933.6 -1,097.9 -1,086.3 -1,161.8 7% -1,060.9 10%
Horticulture $m -1,024.8 -933.6 -1,097.9 -1,086.3 -1,161.8 7% -1,060.9 10% S&P Global (2025)
Wine Grapes h $m 277.9 171.7 98.9 152.2 193.2 27% 178.8 8% S&P Global (2025)
Livestock & Livestock Products Sub-total $m 2,931.5 3,784.2 3,753.4 3,888.7 4,406.8 13% 3,752.9 17%
Beef Cattle $m 1,527.3 1,905.2 1,871.3 2,235.8 2,762.6 24% 2,060.4 34% S&P Global (2025)
Lamb & Mutton $m 1,048.3 1,349.7 1,324.2 1,212.4 1,420 17% 1,270.9 12% S&P Global (2025)
Goat $m 3.2 5.1 11 64.6 63.9 -1% 29.5 116% S&P Global (2025)
Pork $m -153 -199.4 -215 -233.1 -272.9 17% -214.7 27% S&P Global (2025)
Poultry $m 12.3 19.4 24.7 20.9 14.5 -31% 18.3 -21% S&P Global (2025)
Wool $m 466 706.1 755.2 661.8 495.4 -25% 616.9 -20% S&P Global (2025)
Eggs $m -6.2 -8.4 -20.5 -15.8 -25.6 62% -15.3 67% S&P Global (2025)
Milk $m 36.9 11.5 13.4 6.6 12.7 92% 16.3 -22% S&P Global (2025)
Forestry & Fisheries Sub-total $m -787.2 -996.8 -1,087.6 -995.9 -1,023.3 -8% 3%
Forestry $m -0.3 -176.3 -142.5 -103.6 -102.4 -1% -105 -2% S&P Global (2025)
Fisheries $m -786.9 -820.5 -945.2 -892.3 -920.9 3% -873.2 5% S&P Global (2025)
Other Commodities Sub-total i $m 626.8 845.1 881.3 878.4 936.9 -0% 833.7 0%
TOTAL TRADE BALANCE $m 3,929.1 8,463.1 9,858.9 7,860.9 9,308.9 -20% 7,884.2 4%
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Jobs & Businesses

Jobs & Businesses

Jobs & Businesses Aggregated ANZSIC Code Units Directly employed l Manufacturing Employmentl Direct Businesses m Manufacturing Businesses m
2024-25 2024-25 As at 30 June 2024 As at 30 June 2024
Agriculture N/A No. 70,880.5 57,622.4 45,606 3,711
Fisheries N/A No. 2,341.9 280.4 905 44
Forestry N/A No. 1,674.6 16,572.4 896 2,452
Support Services N/A No. 5,961.1 5,828
Total N/A No. 80,858.1 74,475.1 53,235 6,207
Sources ABS (2025f) ABS (2025f) ABS (2025g) ABS (2025g)
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  • ABS (2022e): Australian Bureau of Statistics (2022). 6291.0 Labour force, Australia - Detailed Quarterly, Sep 2022. Last accessed September 2022
  • ABS (2022g): Australian Bureau of Statistics (2022), Counts of Australian Businesses, including Entries and Exits February 2021, last accessed September 2022 http://www.abs.gov.au/ausstats/abs@.nsf/mf/8165.0
Jobs & Businesses By Industry Group ANZSIC Code Units Directly employed l Manufacturing Employmentl Direct Businesses m Manufacturing Businesses m
2024-25 2024-25 As at 30 June 2024 As at 30 June 2024
Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing Sub-total No. 80,858.1 53,235
A00 Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing nfd No. 27.8 0
Agriculture Sub-total No. 70,880.5 45,606
010 Agriculture nfd 10 No. 16,697 0
011 Nursery and Floriculture Production 11 No. 2,015.4 677
012 Mushroom and Vegetable Growing 12 No. 2,125.1 1,463
013 Fruit and Tree Nut Growing 13 No. 6,990.5 2,928
014 Sheep, Beef Cattle and Grain Farming 14 No. 35,628.3 35,022
015 Other Crop Growing 15 No. 704.1 1,285
016 Dairy Cattle Farming 16 No. 186 1,214
017 Poultry Farming 17 No. 2,270.8 491
018 Deer Farming 18 No. 0 19
019 Other Livestock Farming 19 No. 4,263.2 2,507
Aquaculture Sub-total No. 1,224.9 309
020 Aquaculture 20 No. 1,224.9 309
Forestry and Logging Sub-total No. 1,674.6 896
030 Forestry and Logging 30 No. 1,674.6 896
Fishing, Hunting and Trapping Sub-total No. 1,745.3 850
040 Fishing, Hunting and Trapping nfd 40 No. 146.6 0
041 Fishing 41 No. 1,117 596
042 Hunting and Trapping 42 No. 481.7 254
Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing Support Services Sub-total No. 5,304.9 5,574
050 Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing Support Services nfd 50 No. 2 0
051 Forestry Support Services 51 No. 1,910.4 312
052 Agriculture and Fishing Support Services 52 No. 3,394.6 5,262
Food Product Manufacturing Sub-total No. 57,902.8 3,755
110 Food Product Manufacturing nfd 10 No. 9,967.1 0
111 Meat and Meat Product Manufacturing 11 No. 10,941.6 325
112 Seafood Processing 12 No. 280.4 44
113 Dairy Product Manufacturing 13 No. 3,235.6 144
114 Fruit and Vegetable Processing 14 No. 823.1 188
115 Oil and Fat Manufacturing 15 No. 380.2 30
116 Grain Mill and Cereal Product Manufacturing 16 No. 3,467.6 124
117 Bakery Product Manufacturing 17 No. 21,298.3 2,045
118 Sugar and Confectionery Manufacturing 18 No. 1,504.8 124
119 Other Food Product Manufacturing 19 No. 6,004.2 731
Wood Product Manufacturing Sub-total No. 12,228 2,232
141 Log Sawmilling and Timber Dressing 41 No. 1,533.7 255
149 Other Wood Product Manufacturing 49 No. 10,694.4 1,977
Pulp, Paper and Converted Paper Product Manufacturing Sub-total No. 4,344.3 220
150 Pulp, Paper and Converted Paper Product Manufacturing nfd 50 No. 664 0
151 Pulp, Paper and Paperboard Manufacturing 51 No. 1,196.4 32
152 Converted Paper Product Manufacturing 52 No. 2,483.9 188
Sources ABS (2025f) ABS (2025f) ABS (2025g) ABS (2025g)
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  • ABS (2022e): Australian Bureau of Statistics (2022). 6291.0 Labour force, Australia - Detailed Quarterly, Sep 2022. Last accessed September 2022
  • ABS (2022g): Australian Bureau of Statistics (2022), Counts of Australian Businesses, including Entries and Exits February 2021, last accessed September 2022 http://www.abs.gov.au/ausstats/abs@.nsf/mf/8165.0