Australia's main stock market index, the ASX200, fell to 8556 points on December 2, 2025, losing 0.11% from the previous session. Over the past month, the index has declined 3.81%, though it remains 0.71% higher than a year ago, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks this benchmark index from Australia. Australia Stock Market Index - values, historical data, forecasts and news - updated on December of 2025.

Key information about Australia Market Capitalization

• Australia Market Capitalization accounted for 2,171.518 USD bn in Oct 2025, compared with a percentage of 2,180.088 USD bn in the previous month
• Australia Market Capitalization is updated monthly, available from Jan 1985 to Oct 2025
• The data reached an all-time high of 2,180.088 USD bn in Sep 2025 and a record low of 46.183 USD bn in Feb 1985

CEIC converts monthly Market Capitalization into USD. Australian Securities Exchange provides Market Capitalization in local currency. The Federal Reserve Board period end market exchange rate is used for currency conversions. Market Capitalization prior to January 2024 includes only domestically listed companies.

Supermarkets have maintained stable volume-driven business strategies amid a pricing environment that has been in the spotlight. Conflict in the Middle East, avian flu outbreaks and other inflationary pressures have driven prices up, with many stores passing on these costs to consumers. While consumers are paying more for groceries and upstream suppliers are seeing their margins shrink, supermarkets Coles and Woolworths have maintained relatively stable profit margins, among the highest in the world. The continued expansion of Aldi and Amazon has forced the two established industry giants to shift gears recently to remain price-competitive on both the physical store and online service fronts, launching short-term price discounting initiatives. These supermarket giants also rely on loyalty programs and promotions. Coles and Woolworths have displayed interest in data analytics, strengthening their relationships with analytics data giants like Palantir to optimise their marketing and operational processes. The ACCC's landmark supermarkets inquiry, while not finding evidence of price gouging, identified 20 key recommendations that would ensure a more sustainable market and avoid oligopolistic exploitation. Supermarket and grocery revenue rose significantly following the COVID-19 outbreak. A combination of panic buying, along with the suspension of many specials and promotions in supermarkets, boosted grocery turnover at the beginning of the period, spiking revenue for the two years through 2020-21. This high benchmark at the start of the period has resulted in an industry correction and an annualised revenue contraction of 0.4% to $144.3 billion over the five years through 2025-26. Revenue is estimated to climb 0.4% in 2025-26, reflecting the price-driven industry growth that falling tobacco sales have offset. Supermarkets and grocery stores are set to perform well, with industry revenue slated to climb at an annualised 1.5% through 2030-31 to $155.6 billion. Population growth will remain a key growth factor that stores rely on, as many continue a volume-driven business approach to generating revenue. Should the transparency-related recommendations from the ACCC's inquiry be implemented, some price-driven growth may be curtailed. Eventually, when inflationary pressures subside and consumer sentiment returns to a positive level, supermarkets and grocers will be well-positioned to take advantage of consumer appetite for value-added and premium goods. Strong growth in online sales is set to continue.

Between January 2010 and June 2025, the total market capitalization of domestic companies listed on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) grew from **** trillion Australian dollars to **** trillion Australian dollars. While the overall trend was upward, the growth curve was far from linear. The two most notable periods of decline were from March to September 2011, and the crash of March 2020 caused by the global coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

Key information about Australia Market Capitalization: % of GDP

• Australia Market Capitalization accounted for 102.7 % of its Nominal GDP in Dec 2024, compared with a percentage of 100.1 % in the previous year
• Australia Market Capitalization: % Nominal GDP is updated yearly, available from Dec 1985 to Dec 2024
• The data reached an all-time high of 133.6 % in Dec 2006 and a record low of 33.7 % in Dec 1990

CEIC calculates Market Capitalization as % of Nominal GDP from monthly Market Capitalization and quarterly Nominal GDP. Australian Securities Exchange provides Market Capitalization in local currency. The Australian Bureau of Statistics provides Nominal GDP in local currency. Market Capitalization as % of Nominal GDP prior to 2024 is calculated from Market Capitalization that includes only domestically listed companies

The Market Research and Statistical Services industry has performed poorly because of mixed demand across years for market research and related services. Industry revenue is anticipated to shrink at an annualised 1.3% over the five years through 2024-25, totalling $3.6 billion, with revenue falling by 1.5% in the current year. The overall revenue decrease can be attributed to mixed growth in prior years because of uncertainty and demand changes in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and ABS funding volatility. Industry revenue displays significant volatility from year to year, mainly because of fluctuations in ABS funding by the Federal Government. As the next census is set to occur in 2026, ABS revenue over the past two years has been constrained. Some companies that previously used industry businesses have been increasingly performing market research and statistical analysis in-house. Many external companies have improved their technology and data collection capabilities, which has made it more cost-effective to perform these activities internally. While the introduction of artificial intelligence has provided cost-cutting opportunities for market research businesses, it has also encouraged clients to bring industry services in-house, reducing demand. Profitability has also waned because of heightened price competition and wage costs increasing as a share of revenue. Ongoing growth in online media and big data presents both challenges and opportunities for market research businesses. Mounting demand for research and statistics relating to new media audience numbers and advertising effectiveness represents a potential opportunity. Even so, market research businesses will face challenges in developing effective measurement systems, and competition from information technology specialists that are developing similar systems will intensify. Despite these challenges, industry revenue is forecast to increase at an annualised 2.0% through 2029-30 to reach $3.9 billion.

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The Australian Gluten Free Foods and Beverages Market Report is Segmented by Product Type (Bakery Products, Meats/Meat Substitutes, Dairy/Dairy Substitutes, and More), Packaging Type (Paper, Plastic, Metal, and Others), and Distribution Channel (Supermarkets/Hypermarkets, Convenience/Grocery Stores, Online Retail Stores, and Other Distribution Channels). The Market Forecasts are Provided in Terms of Value (USD).

The Prepared Meals Production industry has faced positive operating conditions over recent years. Revenue has benefited from consumers increasingly signing up to ready meal delivery services like My Muscle Chef and Lite n' Easy. Demand from time-poor consumers has been strong, as many have cut back on meal preparation. Producers that promote health as a core benefit have reported strong revenue growth. However, some companies have struggled to compete against private-label products launched by major supermarkets like Coles and Woolworths, as these products are often priced substantially lower compared to industry goods due to strong economies of scale. This trend has contributed to strong price competition and has constrained industry growth in recent years. Overall, industry revenue is expected to increase at an annualised 1.1% over the five years through 2024-25, to $1.9 billion. This includes an anticipated revenue rise of 1.8% in the current year. Prepared meal producers have shifted towards producing different meal types over recent years. Many smaller players have entered the market targeting healthy or specialty food areas due to rising health consciousness and growing demand for foods suited to vegan and vegetarian diets. Some producers have been able to take advantage of this opportunity, expanding significantly at the expense of firms that offer lower quality and cost foods. These meals typically demand higher prices, helping to push up industry profit margins. Industry revenue is set to continue growing in the coming years. An increasingly diverse range of products, including higher quality and easier to prepare meals, is forecast to boost overall industry demand. Specialty prepared meals are projected to rise in popularity as health consciousness and consumers with dietary preferences continue to shape the Australian food supply chain. Demand from time-poor consumers is also forecast to grow as more consumers enter the workforce. However, competition is set to remain high, limiting price-growth opportunities for producers. Industry revenue is projected to increase at an annualised 1.3% through the end of 2029-30, to $2.0 billion.

Stock market return (%, year-on-year) in Australia was reported at 19.3 % in 2021, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Australia - Stock market return (%, year-on-year) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on November of 2025.

The Australia Nutraceuticals Market Report is Segmented by Product Type (Functional Food, Functional Beverage, and Dietary Supplements), and Distribution Channels (Supermarkets and Hypermarkets, Convenience Stores, Specialty Stores, Online Retail, and Others). The Market Forecasts are Provided in Terms of Value (USD).

The S&P/ASX 200 index, the most prominent index of stocks listed on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX), lost over one fifth of its value between the end of February and the end of March 2020, owing to the economic impact of the global coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. It has since recovered, and surpassed its pre-corona level in April 2021. Despite fluctuations, it reached its highest value in June 2025 at 8542.3 during this period.The S&P/ASX 200 index is considered the benchmark index for the Australian share market and contains the 200 largest companies listed on the ASX.

The Finance sector's operating environment was previously characterised by record-low interest rates. Nonetheless, high inflation prompted the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) to hike the cash rate from May 2022 onwards. This shift allowed financial institutions to impose higher loan charges, propelling their revenue. Banks raised interest rates quicker than funding costs in the first half of 2022-23, boosting net interest margins. However, sophisticated competition and digital disruption have reshaped the sector and nibbled at the Big Four's dominance, weighing on ADIs' performance. In the first half of 2025, the fierce competition has forced ADIs to trim lending rates even ahead of RBA moves to protect their slice of the mortgage market. Higher cash rates initially widened net interest margins, but the expiry of cheap TFF funding and a fierce mortgage war are now compressing spreads, weighing on ADIs' profitability. Although ANZ's 2024 Suncorp Bank takeover highlights some consolidation, the real contest is unfolding in tech. Larger financial institutions are combatting intensified competition from neobanks and fintechs by upscaling their technology investments, strengthening their strategic partnerships with cloud providers and technology consulting firms and augmenting their digital offerings. Notable examples include the launch of ANZ Plus by ANZ and Commonwealth Bank's Unloan. Meanwhile, investor demand for rental properties, elevated residential housing prices and sizable state-infrastructure pipelines have continued to underpin loan growth, offsetting the drag from weaker mortgage affordability and volatile business sentiment. Overall, subdivision revenue is expected to rise at an annualised 8.3% over the five years through 2024-25, to $524.6 billion. This growth trajectory includes an estimated 4.8% decline in 2024-25 driven by rate cuts in 2025, which will weigh on income from interest-bearing assets. The Big Four banks will double down on technology investments and partnerships to counter threats from fintech startups and neobanks. As cybersecurity risks and APRA regulations evolve, financial institutions will gear up to strengthen their focus on shielding sensitive customer data and preserving trust, lifting compliance and operational costs. In the face of fierce competition, evolving regulations and shifting customer preferences, consolidation through M&As is poised to be a viable trend for survival and growth, especially among smaller financial institutions like credit unions. While rate cuts will challenge profitability within the sector, expansionary economic policies are poised to stimulate business and mortgage lending activity, presenting opportunities for strategic growth in a dynamic market. These trends are why Finance subdivision revenue is forecast to rise by an annualised 1.1% over the five years through the end of 2029-30, to $554.9 billion

Shifting social trends have significantly influenced the Restaurants industry's performance over recent years. Consumers' busy lifestyles and high workloads have driven demand for restaurant meals, as well as takeaway and delivery services. Restaurants allow consumers to combine dining with leisure and avoid spending time on food preparation. Rising demand for food delivery platforms like Uber Eats, which enable time-poor consumers to purchase home-delivered, restaurant-quality food, has also supported industry revenue. Despite tight discretionary incomes and recent cost-of-living pressures, Australian consumers have continued to prioritise eating restaurant meals, as they view them as affordable indulgences. However, industry businesses are struggling with elevated operational costs, including high input, rent and energy expenses. Labour shortages have also plagued the industry, with restaurants facing significant retention gaps. These challenges, along with intense competitive pressures, have eroded the industry’s profitability, compelling some businesses to exit the industry. Nonetheless, the total number of enterprises in the industry has increased over the past five years as dynamic consumer preferences have created several niches for restaurants to cater to. Overall, industry revenue is expected to have soared at an annualised 8.2% over the five years through 2025-26 to $26.2 billion. This includes a moderate anticipated rise of 0.4% in 2025-26. Reeling from the economic challenges of the past five years, restaurants are set to diversify their revenue streams by expanding their service offerings to include merchandise and live events over the coming years. Restaurants are forecast to focus on improving operational efficiencies to limit costs and boost their profit margins. This includes adopting integrated technological advancements that will enhance the overall dining experience for customers. There will also be a focus on sustainability efforts as Australian consumers become more discerning about their environmental choices. Overall, industry revenue is projected to increase at an annualised 2.0% over the five years through 2030-31 to reach $28.9 billion.

The Australian Frozen Food market is estimated to be worth USD 2,194.5 million by 2025 and is projected to reach a value of USD 6,060.5 million by 2035, growing at a CAGR of 10.7% over the assessment period 2025 to 2035

Attributes	Values
Estimated Australia Industry Size in 2025	USD 2,194.5 million
Projected Australia Value in 2035	USD 6,060.5 million
Value-based CAGR from 2025 to 2035	10.7%

Woolworths Group held the largest share of the grocery retail market in Australia as of May 2024, with a share of ** percent. Woolworths' major competitor, Coles Group, came in second with a little over a quarter of the market share. Aldi and IGA remain behind their competitors, with shares of less than ** percent of the market. Growth of online grocery shopping in Australia While physical stores remain the most prevalent grocery shopping channel among Australians, online grocery shopping has gained momentum across Australia recently as consumers and supermarket retailers were forced to adapt to the COVID-19 pandemic. Woolworths and Coles dominate Australia’s online grocery sales, with e-commerce platform Amazon, encompassing Amazon Fresh and Amazon Pantry, the next largest competitor. Grocery price inflation in Australia Price rises continue to be witnessed across many grocery product categories in Australia, with fruit and vegetables accounting for the largest annual price increase in the year to March 2025. As a result of rising grocery costs, an increasing number of Australian households cite grocery expenses as a major source of stress. To lessen the impact of cost-of-living pressures, many shoppers are adopting strategies to reduce their grocery bills, such as cutting back on non-essentials, switching to cheaper brands, shopping across various stores, and using coupons when shopping.

The revenue in the e-commerce market in Australia was modeled to amount to ************* U.S. dollars in 2024. Between 2017 and 2024, the revenue rose by ************* U.S. dollars, though the increase followed an uneven trajectory rather than a consistent upward trend. The revenue will steadily rise by ************ U.S. dollars over the period from 2024 to 2029, reflecting a clear upward trend.Further information about the methodology, more market segments, and metrics can be found on the dedicated Market Insights page on eCommerce.

Online shopping has cemented its place in the retail market, buoyed by rising adoption and better technology. 2024 data shows 9.8 million households shopping online, up from 8.2 million in 2019, a clear sign of growing penetration. This performance has benefited from safer payments, easier returns and smoother mobile access, while new competitors like Shein and Temu push prices down and keep pressure on margins. Augmented reality, chat-enabled service and social shopping are blurring the lines between instore and online, letting shoppers try before they buy and discover products through feeds on Instagram, YouTube and TikTok. In this environment, faster broadband and the rollout of 5G coverage are expanding the audience, enabling more impulse buys and seamless checkouts. Over the past five years, the online market’s growth has wavered with the pandemic, then settled into a more price-aware rhythm. The 'search and compare' habit means shoppers cut back when discretionary income tightens and 62% switched brands in 2024 to save money. The share of weekly online shoppers rose from 27% in 2021 to 29% in 2025, with a similar increase in the number of consumers shopping every two to three weeks. (26% in 2021 to 30% in 2025). Profitability lagged early on due to fierce competition and high fixed costs, but retailers trimmed overheads, modernised fulfilment networks and used social content to sustain margins. The market also saw international entrants intensify competition, contributing to the demise of some domestic platforms. Industry revenue is anticipated to grow at an annualised 3.4% over the five years through 2025-26 and is expected to total $64.9 billion in the current year, when revenue will climb by an estimated 6.8%. Going forwards, online sales should keep climbing thanks to broader product ranges, better mobile experiences and pay-later options that streamline purchases. AR-enabled sizing and virtual try-ons will reduce friction in fashion and accessories, while loyalty schemes and free shipping will reward repeat customers. Profit is set to climb as pricing becomes more responsive and import costs ease from a stronger Australian dollar. With omnichannel strategies, showrooming and social commerce, the line between online and offline will stay blurred and hybrid stores will become mainstream rather than niche. Overall, industry revenue is forecast to climb at an annualised 5.9% over the five years through 2030-31 to total $86.6 billion.

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The Australia Shrimp market is estimated to be worth USD 381.6 million by 2025 and is projected to reach a value of USD 1,660.5 million by 2035, growing at a CAGR of 15.8% over the assessment period 2025 to 2035

Attributes	Values
Estimated Australia Industry Size (2025)	USD 381.6 million
Projected Australia Value (2035)	USD 1,660.5 million
Value-based CAGR (2025 to 2035)	15.8%