Australia’s horticulture industry has hit a historic milestone, more than doubling in value over the past decade and reaching $19.5 billion in the 2024/25 financial year, according to new figures from the Australian Bureau of Statistics. The surge reflects powerful growth across fruit, vegetable and nut production, cementing horticulture as one of the country’s fastest‑expanding agricultural sectors.
Lucy Noble, head of industry insights at Hort Innovation, said the record result was driven largely by strong gains in fruit and nut categories. “We’re seeing some really large growth in the actual crop in the ground,” she said. “Particularly in some of those tree crops, looking at almonds, industries like avocados.”
Vegetables also posted solid growth, with their local value rising to $6 billion, up 5.6 per cent. Potatoes alone reached $1.2 billion, while emerging categories such as capsicums, along with head lettuce and pumpkins, recorded notable increases.
The nut industry delivered some of the most striking results. Almonds led the charge with a value of $1.3 billion, a jump Ms Noble attributed to a strong rebound in export markets after several challenging seasons.
The latest figures highlight the resilience and momentum of Australia’s horticulture sector, which continues to expand despite global supply pressures, shifting consumer demand and rising production costs. With tree crops and export‑driven categories accelerating, industry analysts expect the upward trend to continue.
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