International roundup a comprehensive report on the state of the global macadamia industry – australia
1. The Australian Macadamia Industry
870 Growers
Total trees planted – 5.3Million
Area Planted – 17,500 Hectares
2. Tree Age breakdown as a percentage
of the industry
2 million trees yet to reach maturity
28%
25%
15%
13%
11%
8%
> 30 yo 21-29 yo 16-20 yo 11-15 yo 6-10 yo 0-5 yo
3. Australian Macadamia Industry – Production by Region
Hectares, Production Production
% (over a 12 Year average) (over last 4 years on average)
Bundaberg 32% 18% 24%
Gympie 9% 8% 7%
Sth East QLD 6% 8% 9%
Northern
Rivers 47% 49% 45%
Other 1% 2% 2%
Mid Coast
NSW 5% 15% 13%
TOTAL 100% 100% 100%
5. 2009- 4.6T/Ha
Top 25 % 2010- 4T/Ha
2011 - 3.5T/Ha
2009- 2.96T/Ha
Average 2010- 2.7T/Ha
2011 - 2.25T/Ha