Commodity Prices YoY in Australia decreased by 0.10 percent in September from -5 percent in August of 2025. This dataset includes a chart with historical data for Australia Commodity Prices YoY.

In Australia Agricultural Commodity Market , was valued at approximately USD 10.11 billion in 2022 and is projected to reach USD 12.45 billion by 2029,

Beef and veal were Australia’s leading agricultural export products, at a value of **** billion Australian dollars in the financial year 2024. Australia is also a popular exporter of wheat, the export value of which equaled **** billion Australian dollars in the same year. Beef as a major agricultural export In terms of domestic production, Queensland was the largest beef-producing state, with production of both grass and grain-fed beef common. Surprisingly, the forecasted per capita consumption of beef in Australia was expected to decrease over the next few years. While local demand may drop, the global meat demand will likely more than compensate for the difference. In fact, Australia already exports the majority of the meat it produces. The primary export markets for beef include the United States, China, and Japan.Future challenges With Australia looking set to establish itself as an even bigger contributor to the global market, adoption of new technologies will be important to ensure production can keep up with demand. Challenges revolve around having a large enough semi-skilled workforce, accurately forecasting yield and harvest timings, and reliance on seasonal workers. Agriculture technology, or AgriTech, may hold the solutions. Globally, the value of smart farming looks set to expand to a multi-billion-dollar market. Australia may need to quicken the pace of AgriTech adoption to stay competitive in this market.

Iron Ore traded flat at 105.55 USD/T on October 23, 2025. Over the past month, Iron Ore's price has risen 0.01%, and is up 1.10% compared to the same time last year, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks the benchmark market for this commodity. Iron Ore - values, historical data, forecasts and news - updated on October of 2025.

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Overview
The report A stocktake of selected agricultural markets of the European Union: Opportunities for Australia compiles five articles on EU agricultural industries that were originally published in ABARES Agricultural Commodities quarterly reports between June 2016 and March 2017. These articles were on almonds, beef, dairy, sheep meat and sugar. The report examines EU domestic policies and markets, and trade opportunities for Australia.

Key Issues
• Since the mid 1990s the share of total Australian exports destined for the EU has been declining in favour of more lucrative and geographically closer Asian markets. • Part of the reason for the decline in the share of Australian exports to the EU has been caused by the regulation that supports the EU agricultural sector. EU agricultural imports are subject to restrictive quotas, in-quota tariffs and prohibitive out-of-quota tariffs. • The Australian Government and the European Commission are working towards commencing negotiations for a free trade agreement. As the European Union is one of the largest consumers of agricultural goods in the world, a preferential agreement that improves access to the EU market may present opportunities for Australian agricultural exporters. • The commodities covered in this report are almonds, beef, dairy, sheep meat and sugar. These are high value or growing Australian agricultural industries. • The EU imports agricultural products from a large number of countries and has numerous existing trade arrangements with these countries. Australia therefore faces significant competition in the EU market for the five commodities. • The articles discuss the existing trade trends and EU policies for each of the five commodities. For beef, dairy and sugar it is posited that only a significant reduction in tariffs or enlargement of quotas would precipitate a strong diversion of Australian trade away from the geographically closer Asian markets to the European Union. This is because of weakening EU import demand given growing supplies of lower-priced, domestically produced product. • Australian exports of sheep meat to the European Union are constrained by a relatively small quota of 20,000 tonnes, which it has largely filled in each of the past 5 years. Australian exporters of sheep meat would benefit from improved access to that market given strengthening EU demand for sheep meat and relatively high prices. • EU imports of almonds are subject to a low tariff and import demand has been growing steadily. Removal of the tariff on Australian almonds would improve Australia's relative competitiveness but gains are expected to be modest over the medium term given the dominant foothold of the United States in the EU almond market. • The effect of Brexit on EU agricultural commodities markets and trade is uncertain at this stage.

Wheat rose to 513.77 USd/Bu on October 26, 2025, up 0.15% from the previous day. Over the past month, Wheat's price has fallen 2.51%, and is down 9.71% compared to the same time last year, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks the benchmark market for this commodity. Wheat - values, historical data, forecasts and news - updated on October of 2025.

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Australia ASX Index: Materials data was reported at 16,086.200 Point in Apr 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 15,975.700 Point for Mar 2025. Australia ASX Index: Materials data is updated monthly, averaging 10,930.100 Point from Apr 2002 (Median) to Apr 2025, with 277 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 19,490.200 Point in Dec 2023 and a record low of 3,989.600 Point in Sep 2002. Australia ASX Index: Materials data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Australian Securities Exchange. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Australia – Table AU.Z001: Australian Stock Exchange: Indices. The Materials Index (XMJ) encompasses a wide range of commodity-related manufacturing industries. Included in this sector are companies that manufacture chemicals, construction materials, glass, paper, forest products and related packaging products, and metals, minerals and mining companies, including producers of steel.

Overview
The September edition of Agricultural commodities contains ABARES latest outlook for Australia's key agricultural commodities in 2018-19, which updates the outlook released in June 2018.

Key Issues • In 2018-19 the value of farm production is forecast to be relatively unchanged at $60 billion. • Dry conditions are affecting agricultural production in eastern Australia, but strong forecast production in Western Australia, rising grain prices, high livestock prices and a lower Australian dollar are providing support to farm incomes. • Export prices are forecast to increase by around 3% in 2018-19, driven by a decline in the global supply of grains and strong demand for meat products. • Downside risks to Australian agriculture include uncertainty around the duration of the drought in impacted areas, the timing and amount of rain in other regions, and possible disruption to world agricultural markets stemming from protectionist trade measures. Commodity production forecasts
• The value of crop production is forecast to decrease by 3 per cent to $30 billion in 2018-19. ◦ The decline is expected to be driven by a forecast decline in area planted in the eastern states. Drought conditions across eastern Australia restricted planting opportunities for crops, such as barley, canola and wheat. ◦ Higher forecast prices for canola, coarse grains, cotton and wheat are expected to mitigate the impact of lower crop volumes on the value of production. ◦ Wine grape and sugar production are forecast to rise as producing areas have been less affected by drought. The value of sugar production is nevertheless forecast to decline due to weak international prices. ◦ Horticultural production has increased following a warm winter, boosting production of a range of fruits and vegetables

• The value of livestock production is forecast to increase by 2 per cent to $30 billion in 2018-19. ◦ Drought in the eastern states has increased cattle and sheep turn-off, lifting meat production and leading to a forecast reduction in herd size. ◦ Dairy production is forecast to increase, as processors continue to offer relatively high milk prices. However, the production response is likely to be dampened by increasing feed and fodder costs. ◦ Wool production is forecast to be lower, constrained by lower flock numbers and poor grazing conditions.

Commodity export forecasts
• Export earnings for farm commodities are forecast to be $47 billion in 2018-19, down 5 per cent from $49 billion in 2017-18 • The decline in export earnings is largely due to lower exportable supplies of canola, coarse grains, pulses and wheat and increased domestic demand for grain. Agricultural export prices, measured by the index of unit export returns, are forecast to increase by 3% in 2018-19. ◦ Export earnings are forecast to decline in 2018-19 for canola (down 39 per cent), coarse grains (24 per cent), wheat (10 per cent), sugar (9 per cent), wool (2 per cent) and wine (1 per cent). Export earnings for beef and veal and live feeder/slaughter cattle are unchanged.

• Export earnings are forecast to be supported by strong demand from Asia and advanced economies for Australian livestock and livestock products. Higher prices for wheat, coarse grains and cotton are also expected to support earnings. ◦ In 2018-19 export earnings are forecast to rise for lamb (up 17 per cent), rice (14 per cent), mutton (13 per cent), cotton (9 per cent), cheese (6 per cent) and rock lobster (3 per cent).

• Export earnings for fisheries products are forecast to increase by 2 per cent in 2018-19 to $1.6 billion, after increasing by an estimated 10 per cent in 2017-18.

Assumptions underlying this set of commodity forecasts

Forecasts of commodity production and exports are based on global and domestic demand and supply assumptions.

• On the demand side, stronger world economic growth will translate to higher per person incomes in most of Australia's export markets, supporting stronger demand. ◦ World economic growth is assumed to be 3.9 per cent in 2018 and 2019. ◦ Economic growth in Australia is assumed to be 3.0 per cent in 2018-19. ◦ The Australian dollar is assumed to average US74 cents in 2018-19, lower than the assumed average of US78 cents in 2017-18.

• On the supply side, Australian agricultural production prospects are assumed to be below average. ◦ Dry conditions are forecast to have significant implications for crop yields and livestock production cycles in the eastern states.

Uncertainties that could affect agricultural commodity production and export growth include supply shocks in Australia or international markets (such as natural disasters, drought and disease outbreaks) or unexpected economic events that affect trade and economic growth.

Boxes on agricultural issues

Evolving EU biodiesel policies

• Proposed changes to the EU renewable fuels policy could increase demand for Australia's canola exports in the short to medium term. • Since 2010-11 the European Union has been the largest export market for Australian canola. Most canola is imported to produce renewable transport fuel.

Natural gas fell to 3.27 USD/MMBtu on October 27, 2025, down 1.00% from the previous day. Over the past month, Natural gas's price has risen 0.12%, and is up 14.24% compared to the same time last year, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks the benchmark market for this commodity. Natural gas - values, historical data, forecasts and news - updated on October of 2025.

One of the leading economic industries in Australia, coal mining has contributed significantly to the local economy. In 2024, the price of Australian coal was around 136 U.S. dollars per metric ton. Coal market The contribution of the coal mining industry to Australia’s economy was valued in the billions of Australian dollars. Coal consumption is much lower than production in Australia, so most of the mined coal is exported. In fact, Australia exports the most coal by value out of any other country, with major export partners including China and India. Australia’s reliance on its mining exports may lead to potential problems, particularly if long-term demand drops due to emerging alternative fuel sources, climate action, and increased competition from other coal producing countries. The effect on the tens of thousands of Australian workers in the mining industry may have already been felt, with lower employment numbers recorded recently. Environmental impact Of late, the fugitive emissions from coal mining have come under fire due to their contribution to environmental pollution. In Australia, emissions from underground coal mines were projected to total 19 million metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent by 2030. With a global focus on reducing air pollution and mitigating climate effects, the future of mining in Australia may not be as certain as it once was.

Wheat is one of the most important crops produced in Australia. In financial year 2025, the yield of this winter crop was estimated at 2.6 metric tons per hectare, a notable year-on-year increase. According to the source, the yield was forecast to increase in 2026. The role of wheat Wheat is grown primarily in Western Australia, New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland, and South Australia. Production of wheat in the country has recovered recently, despite a decline in 2024. Both bread wheat and durum wheat are used to produce wheat-based food consumed within the country. Wheat is Australia’s second-largest agriculture export commodity and one of its highest value crops. Most of the wheat produced in Australia was exported to countries within Asia and the Middle East. Challenges to growth Drought has impacted grain production across the country, with the area of land for wheat production dropping to a low in 2020. In 2019, the country imported wheat for the domestic market for the first time in 12 years. This raised biosecurity concerns among grain growers, who were worried about the potential for new weeds or diseases to be introduced. However, a shortfall in high-protein wheat can negatively impact domestic dairy farmers, who require bulk grain for their livestock. Nevertheless, the area for wheat production has since recovered.

Coal fell to 104.10 USD/T on October 24, 2025, down 0.10% from the previous day. Over the past month, Coal's price has fallen 0.90%, and is down 28.65% compared to the same time last year, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks the benchmark market for this commodity. Coal - values, historical data, forecasts and news - updated on October of 2025.

Australia PPI: Stage of Production: Final: Domestic Market: Domestic Source: Commodity: Capital data was reported at 157.700 1998-1999=100 in Jun 2012. This records an increase from the previous number of 157.300 1998-1999=100 for Mar 2012. Australia PPI: Stage of Production: Final: Domestic Market: Domestic Source: Commodity: Capital data is updated quarterly, averaging 132.050 1998-1999=100 from Sep 1998 (Median) to Jun 2012, with 56 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 157.700 1998-1999=100 in Jun 2012 and a record low of 98.900 1998-1999=100 in Sep 1998. Australia PPI: Stage of Production: Final: Domestic Market: Domestic Source: Commodity: Capital data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Australian Bureau of Statistics. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Australia – Table AU.I018: Producer Price Index: 1998-99=100: Stage of Production.

Industry revenue is expected to have dropped at an annualised 0.6% over the five years through 2024-25, to $12.0 billion. This includes a contraction of 3.4% in 2024-25, corresponding with a slump in sales to mining companies.Distributors have faced divergent trends in the core material handling equipment markets, including collapsing activity in the Mining division since 2022-23 due to a contraction in commodity export prices. A weak performance in the multi-unit apartment construction market over the past five years has constrained sales of high-rise cranes. However, this has been partly offset by buoyant investment in non-residential building and transport infrastructure projects, which have underpinned sales of load-bearing cranes, loading platforms, hoists and forklifts. The industry has derived substantial stimulus from favourable conditions in the transportation and warehousing markets. These markets have fuelled sales of sophisticated materials handling equipment to manoeuvre, transport and store merchandise and bulk commodities. Favourable but volatile conditions in the agriculture, forestry and fishing markets have contributed to solid growth in harvesting, haulage and stock storage equipment sales. Accelerated growth in capital expenditure on machinery and equipment has lifted material handling equipment sales in the industrial and commercial markets. A return to favourable trends in the downstream construction, transport and storage markets will help offset a forecast contraction in sales of material handling products to the Mining division over the five years through 2029-30. Deteriorating global commodity prices and an appreciating Australian dollar are set to drive down mineral and energy exports and limit sales of new handling equipment. Industry revenue is projected to climb at an annualised 1.0% over the five years through 2029-30, to $12.6 billion, generating modest growth in profitability and causing employment to inch upwards.

Nickel fell to 15,325 USD/T on October 24, 2025, down 0.07% from the previous day. Over the past month, Nickel's price has risen 0.56%, but it is still 5.07% lower than a year ago, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks the benchmark market for this commodity. Nickel - values, historical data, forecasts and news - updated on October of 2025.

Beef rose to 313.15 BRL/15KG on October 24, 2025, up 0.56% from the previous day. Over the past month, Beef's price has risen 3.69%, and is up 0.02% compared to the same time last year, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks the benchmark market for this commodity. Beef - values, historical data, forecasts and news - updated on October of 2025.

Copper rose to 5.15 USD/Lbs on October 27, 2025, up 1.23% from the previous day. Over the past month, Copper's price has risen 6.03%, and is up 18.71% compared to the same time last year, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks the benchmark market for this commodity. Copper - values, historical data, forecasts and news - updated on October of 2025.