Australia's mid-season macadamia crop forecast has been sharply downgraded, as growers and processors contend with one of the most difficult and unpredictable seasons in recent years. Continued weather-related disruptions have made it difficult to accurately determine the total available supply. As a result, the revised forecast now anticipates production will fall within a range of 37,300 to 41,970 tons in-shell at 3.5% moisture (equivalent to 40,000 to 45,000 tons in-shell at 10% moisture), down significantly from the previous estimate of 55,960 tons at 3.5% moisture (60,000 tons at 10% moisture).
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Growers in New South Wales are reporting their lowest crops in a decade, with some still unable to access their orchards due to persistent wet weather. In Queensland, growers are also experiencing lower-than-expected yields, with significant variability across and within orchards. Processor intakes are expected to be well below early-season forecasts.
"Despite the challenges, we're still seeing high-quality nuts across the regions," said Australian Macadamia Society CEO Clare Hamilton-Bate. "Even in a difficult season, our on-farm and post-harvest practices have allowed us to maintain high standards and deliver premium product to global markets."
The 2025 mid-season crop forecast update is based on actual factory receipts from the Australian Macadamia Handlers Association (AMHA) to date, along with estimated production from non-members. The AMHA represents approximately 90% of Australia's macadamia crop. The final crop figure for 2025 will be confirmed in December.
For more information:
Clare Hamilton-Bate
Australian Macadamias
Tel: +61 407 930 586
Email: [email protected]
www.rade.australian-macadamias.org
