2021-22 food and fibre export summary

Victorian agriculture has unparalleled ability to grow the food and fibre products that the world wants. With a focus on innovation, Victoria is home to a large and advanced food and beverage manufacturing sector. Victorian agri-food exports have a reputation for safety and quality, exporting more products into more markets, more often.

2021-22 Victorian food and fibre export performance highlights

Victorian exports performed strongly in 2021-22.

Value of Victorian food and fibre exports were valued at $17.9 billion in 2021-22. Up $4 billion on the previous year (29%). Volume of Victorian food and fibre export volumes reached 12.4 million otnnes in 2021-22. Up 500,000 tonnes on the previous year (4%).

Value of Australia’s 2021-22 food and fibre exports by state (%)

In 2021-22 Victoria cemented its position as Australia’s largest food and fibre exporter by value, accounting for 26 per cent of the national total.

Australia's food and fibre exports by state value (%) Victoria 26%, New South Wales 20%, Western Australia 18%, Queensland16%, South Australia 11%, Others* 7%, Tasmania 2% *Others refers to export data from the Australian Capital Territory, Northern Territory, Re-exports and exports for which No State Details are released for confidentiality reasons.

*others refer to ACT, NT, re-exports and exports for which no state details are released for confidentiality reasons.

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State Per cent
Victoria  26
New South Wales 20
Western Australia 18
Queensland 16
South Australia 11
Others*  7
Tasmania  2

*others refer to ACT, NT, re-exports and exports for which no state details are released for confidentiality reasons.

Top 6 Victorian export industries in 2021-22

Victoria exports a diverse range of products to major markets all over the world.

Top 6 Victorian food and fibre exports industries 2021-22, listed here as grain, meat, dairy, animal fibre, horticulture and prepared foods.

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By value (A$ million)

Industry2020-21
Value (A$ million)		2021-22
Value (A$ million)		% change
Grain*2,5504,42173
Meat3,3174,33331
Dairy2,0392,50623
Animal fibre1,4301,93936
Horticulture1,3541,3681
Prepared foods ^1,1781,31211

By volume ('000 tonnes)

Industry2020-21
Volume ('000 tonnes)		2021-22
Volume ('000 tonnes)		% change
Grain*5,8618,01137
Meat5065294
Dairy6176566
Animal fibre26230316
Horticulture416399-4
Prepared foods ^2612704


*Export figures need to be used with caution. Some grain exports are affected by confidentiality agreements.
^Prepared foods are classified as those which have been substantially transformed from their raw product basis and may have input from more than one food production industry.

Top Victorian food and fibre export markets in 2021-22

In 2021-22 food and fibre exports have increased for the majority of Victoria’s industry and markets.

A world map showing Victorian exports by dollar value for countries including US, Malaysia, Thailand, UAE, Bangladesh, China, Singapore, South Korea, Japan, Indonesia, Vietnam, Hong Kong and New Zealand

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MarketValue (A$ million)% Change*
China 4,43021
United States1,54937
Japan 1,45933
New Zealand 95118
Malaysia70724
Indonesia84137
South Korea66035
Vietnam63126
Singapore56237
United Arab Emirates50666
Thailand 44920
Bangladesh342206
Hong Kong315-16

Download the brochure

Cover of 2021-22 Victorian Food and Fibre Export ReportFor more insights, download the Victorian food and fibre export performance 2021-22 brochure.

Page last updated: 17 Jan 2023