Carrots record best performance in Australian vegetable exports

Australian vegetable exports recorded a variation of -6.3% in value for the year 2020. With the exception of carrots which recorded an increase of + 7.1%.

 

According to AUSVEG data, Australian vegetable exports in 2020 amounted to AUD 263 million ($ 200 million), a variation of -6.3% from 2019 turnover.

 

In 2020 onions recorded a variation of -18.7% compared to 2019 with a turnover of 32 million AUD ($24.3 million). Cabbages -17.8% with 21 million AUD ($16 million). Asparagus -22.3% with 19 million AUD ($14.4 million). Only carrots recorded a positive variation with a turnover of 100 million AUD ($76.2 million) or + 7.1% compared to 2019.

 

According to Michael Coote, Managing Director of AUSVEG, demand for carrots has grown in all major markets. Australia exported over 110,000 tonnes of carrots last year, the majority shipped to Asia and the Middle East.

 

The Western Australia region accounted for 85% of total carrot exports. The sector can still grow and develop in the country, but labor and freight logistics issues remain a concern.