Beetroot Growth and Production in Australia (2020)

Overview

Among all the vegetables consumed in Australia, beetroot is a vegetable that is regularly found in most households. However, even though the production rate has decreased over the last several years, the production continues in Queensland. In fact, a majority of the beetroot that is supplied is in the form of tin cans. This vegetable has remained a staple in various Australian kitchens for about 50 years. They are not only natural detoxifiers but beetroots are also an excellente source of iron.

Statistics (2020)

1. $11.4 million was the wholesale value of fresh vegetables. If this figure is further analyzed, $9.6 million was distributed into retail, and $1.8million was utilized for food service.
2. The supply per capita was recorded at 221 grams, based on the volume supplied.
3. 15,253 tonnes of this vegetable were produced this year. Hence, this was valued at $12.2 million, and 60% of this was sent to processing.
4. Of all the Australian households, 26% purchased beetroots. Therefore, this is discovered to be 383 grams of beetroot per grocery trip.

Major Beetroot Production Areas

The primary area where this vegetable is produced is in Queensland. Some of the regions where this vegetable is produced are Lockyer Valley and Fassifern Valley, all located in Queensland.

Fresh Beetroot International Trade

As of 2020, Australia has exported 375 tonnes of this vegetable. Like other vegetables such as beans, asparagus and artichokes, the import value of this vegetable is counted in the negative tonnes. Furthermore, the majority of beetroots was supplied to Japan.