Contribution to the economy

The Australian food and agribusiness industry could be worth $250 billion by 2030 if growth can continue at historical rates (~2.4% per annum).

Australia’s diverse food and agribusiness industry consists of agriculture, food and beverage manufacturing, and areas such as aquaculture and fishing. When considering domestic consumption and export components of GDP the industry is estimated to have contributed 11% or $187 billion towards Australia’s GDP in 2018.

Titled: Total food and agribusiness industry

In 2018

  • Export opportunity is $52 billion
  • Domestic consumption is $135 billion

In 2030

  • Export opportunity is $73 billion
  • Domestic consumption is $177 billion

Australian Food and Agribusiness – Domestic and Export Opportunity, 2018-2030

See full report for methodology and references.