Revenues for outdoor and undercover vegetable growing are projected to grow at 3.6% and 4.0% per annum respectively.
This growth is projected to result from increases in production value due to improved production volumes, and greater health consciousness in consumers, according to the IBISWorld reports.
“The reports show that the vegetable industry has displayed remarkable resilience in the face of difficult conditions and this puts it in good shape to take advantage of future growth opportunities,” said Ausveg economist Ben Loe.
The reports estimated that the vegetable industry grew at around 1.5% per annum in the five years from 2007-08 to 2012-13, during a period where consumer spending slumped, and the industry was hit by adverse seasonal conditions and unfavourable exchange rate movements.
Health consciousness is projected to be a major driver of growth over the next five years according to the report. It’s expected that the consumption of vegetables will rise in the next five years due to increased awareness of health and nutrition issues among Australians.
Other drivers of revenue growth could include sustainable production methods and efficient use of water for protected cropping or greenhouse production. Exports also represent a significant opportunity for growers.
The results also demonstrated that competition from low-cost overseas producers, dominance of the major retailers, and adverse weather patterns pose threats to growth.
The IBISWorld reports on outdoor and under cover vegetable growing cover 4,180 businesses that generate a total revenue of $4.7bn and profit of $555m.
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