Australian Horticulture Hits Record $18.4B Value

February 27, 2026

Australian horticulture reached its highest production value ever $18.4 billion in 2024-25FY, with fresh horticulture exports climbing to $3.5 billion.
The Australian Horticulture Statistics Handbook released by Hort Innovation tells a story of resilience and high growth.

Across fruit, vegetables and nuts, Australia saw record values, stronger farmgate returns and improved market conditions. Almonds, avocados, table grapes, nursery, potatoes, citrus, parsley and other herbs, melons, and tomatoes all contributed to a broader uplift.

Record export results recorded for almonds, citrus, pistachios, and watermelons demonstrate what is possible when growers, exporters and the broader industry work in partnership to elevate quality, consistency and market access.
IFPA A-NZ Managing Director Belinda Wilson said the impressive numbers reflected the determination of Australian growers to produce some of the freshest and safest produce in the world.

“In a world that feels increasingly uncertain, volatility is not a reason to retreat. Access to the right markets, the right intelligence and the right relationships is becomingly more important, not less,” Ms Wilson said.

“That is where we fit, connecting our members into global networks and ensuring their voice is part of the broader trade and policy conversations.”

Hort Innovation Chief Executive Officer Brett Fifield said a standout message from this year’s results was the importance of relationships and consistency.

“Our strongest export gains came from markets where long‑term partnerships have been nurtured, where trust has been built, and where Australian products are not just welcomed but sought after. This is a reminder that growing exports is about people as much as it is about produce,” he said.

“Through programs focused on market development, capability building, and industry‑to‑industry connections, Hort Innovation will continue supporting the relationships that allow Australian growers to succeed on the global stage.”
Mr Fifield said the results within the Handbook offered guidance to keeping building the Australian horticulture industry:

Investing in innovation that boosts yields, reduces costs and strengthens sustainability;
Expanding market access, deepening trade relationships and understanding consumers;
Supporting growers through evidence‑based decision‑making tools;
Building the workforce and skills the future demands;
Promoting the role of horticulture in healthy lifestyles, and
Protecting our biosecurity advantage.

“If we stay focused on grower profitability, the consumer and industry sustainability - and continue to invest strategically - Australian horticulture will be positioned not only to reach that $21‑billion horizon, but to do so with confidence,” Mr Fifield said.

Read the full Handbook here: horticulture.com.au/hort-stats

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