The Australian vegetable export market has seen fluctuations in total volumes over the past five years. Between 2020 and 2024, exports grew by 24%, increasing from 149,812 tonnes to 185,958 tonnes. South Korea has emerged as a standout market, demonstrating strong and consistent growth, particularly in 2024.
Exports peaked at 217,780 tonnes in CY-2021 before declining to 187,135 tonnes in CY-2022. A partial recovery followed in CY-2023, with volumes rising to 194,258 tonnes. However, in CY-2024, exports dipped slightly again to 185,958 tonnes, reflecting the market’s ongoing volatility.
South Korea’s demand for Australian vegetables reached a new high in 2024. Imports surged from 16,973 tonnes in CY-2021, climbing 21% from 20,414 tonnes in CY-2023 to 24,600 tonnes in CY-2024.

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