Queensland’s agriculture sector delivered a surge in exports to record a record high of $12.51 billion for the last financial year. Data released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) marked the second consecutive year of increasing exports, cementing the industry’s position as a vital contributor to the state's economy.
The $12.51 billion figure was a 16.8 per cent increase over the previous financial year, representing an increase of $1.79 billion.
The ABS data shows the total export value of the state’s agriculture sector has surged by an impressive 25.16 per cent compared to the average value of the past five financial years.
The record-breaking export levels were underpinned by robust prices and a surge in export volumes, which lifted by 18.26 per cent to reach 7.87 million tonnes.
Avocados were a notable winner, with exports up 38.5% to $38.21 million, with volume up 24.09%. In 2022-23, Queensland's top three agricultural trading partners were China ($2.73 billion), South Korea ($1.82 billion), and Japan ($1.71 billion).
Minister Furner: “Queensland’s global reputation for clean, green and great-tasting produce is serving the state well, and this reputation is backed up by Queensland farmers every single day. In Queensland that means good jobs for more than 360,000 people and a real driving force behind the state’s economic performance.”
“The Queensland Government will continue to back our farmers, and I’m certain our agricultural industries will continue to go from strength to strength.”
For more information:
Martin Philip
Minister for Agricultural Industry
Development and Fisheries
Tel.: +61 0407 675 008
