Statistics
Statistical information from The 2023 Australian and New Zealand Wine Industry Directory
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Highlights of 2022
- The Australian winegrape crush for 2022 is estimated to be 1.73 million tonnes with an average price of $630 per tonne (down 10%). The 2022 harvest was 14% lower than the record crush of 2.01 million tonnes recorded in 2021, or 2% below the 10-year average of 1.78 million tonnes.
- The average price for reds decreased 15% to $707 per tonne whilst the average value of whites grew by 2% to $548 per tonne, which is the highest average price for these varieties since 2008.
- Shiraz remained the largest variety with 433,305 tonnes crushed (down 19%).
- Chardonnay was the second largest variety and the largest white variety with 358,007 tonnes processed (down 6%).
- Prices for red grapes are expected to suffer with white grapes commanding a stable price.
- Total volume of domestic sales of Australian wine in 2021-22 is estimated at 1.06 billion litres, a reduction of 100 million litres (9%) compared with 2020-21, and 14% below the average for the past 10 years of 1.23 billion litres.
- The export market shrunk by 20% to $2.08 billion, with a decrease of 10% in the volume shipped (625ML).
- The volume of wine imported by Australia increased 3% to $930 million.
- Treasury Wine Estates continued to dominate the Australian winemaking landscape in the first year of its new operating structure under the three divisions of Penfolds, Treasury Americas and Treasury Premium Brands. TWE is Australia’s biggest revenue earner as the largest exporter, including branded exports, producing the most wine with the largest area under vines around the country.
| Snapshot | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | Change (%) | |
| Winegrape intake | (tonnes) | 1,728,454 | 1,543,887 | 2,005,155 | 1,734,260 | -14% |
| Total value Australian crush | (A$ billion) | 1.17 | 1.15 | 1.56 | 1.46 | -6% |
| Average purchased grape price | (A$/tonne) | 664 | 694 | 701 | 630 | -10% |
| Exports (year to June) | (ML) | 801 | 730 | 693 | 625 | -10% |
| (A$ million) | 2,864 | 2,840 | 2,559 | 2,082 | -19% | |
| (A$/L) | 3.58 | 3.89 | 3.69 | 3.33 | -10% | |
| Imports (year to October) | (ML) | 100 | 102 | 109 | 102 | -6% |
| (A$ million) | 850 | 834 | 902 | 930 | 3% | |
| (A$/L) | 8.49 | 8.16 | 8.27 | 9.11 | 10% |
Sources: Winetitles Media, Winemakers’ Federation of Australia, Wine Australia, ABS. All data is year to June, unless indicated.
Table 3. Australian winegrape crush by major varieties
| Variety | 2021 Estimated tonnes | 2021 Reportable average value | 2022 Estimated tonnes | 2022 Reportable average value | Change in crush | Change in price |
| Red | ||||||
| Shiraz | 532,493 | 879 | 433,305 | 713 | -19% | -19% |
| Cabernet Sauvignon | 304,831 | 787 | 246,723 | 685 | -19% | -13% |
| Merlot | 120,355 | 586 | 97,489 | 473 | -19% | -19% |
| Pinot Noir | 54,706 | 1238 | 44,271 | 1200 | -19% | -3% |
| Petit Verdot | 26,382 | 503 | 19,832 | 356 | -25% | -29% |
| Durif | 15,421 | 632 | 16,715 | 434 | 8% | -31% |
| Grenache | 15,616 | 1244 | 15,102 | 1319 | -3% | 6% |
| Ruby Cabernet | 14,112 | 498 | 10,295 | 369 | -27% | -26% |
| Other red | 66,611 | 75,399 | 13% | |||
| Total Red Varieties | 1,150,526 | 1,081 | 959,131 | 1,042 | -17% | -4% |
| White | ||||||
| Chardonnay | 380,484 | 532 | 358,007 | 517 | -6% | -3% |
| Sauvignon Blanc | 100,466 | 677 | 90,409 | 756 | -10% | 12% |
| Pinot Gris/Grigio | 91,691 | 705 | 73,092 | 690 | -20% | -2% |
| Semillon | 62,574 | 466 | 55,080 | 487 | -12% | 5% |
| Muscat Gordo Blanco | 60,532 | 322 | 49,856 | 331 | -18% | 3% |
| Colombard | 53,588 | 324 | 48,370 | 330 | -10% | 2% |
| Muscat à petits grains blancs | 22,388 | 362 | 20,650 | 364 | -8% | 0% |
| Riesling | 21,253 | 1097 | 20,822 | 1171 | -2% | 7% |
| Prosecco | 15,595 | 952 | 15,397 | 960 | -1% | 1% |
| Gewürztraminer | 9,167 | 414 | 9,351 | 397 | 2% | -4% |
| Other white | 36,892 | 34,096 | -8% | |||
| Total White Varieties | 854,629 | 682 | 775,129 | 693 | -9% | 2% |
| Grand Total | 2,005,155 | 701 | 1,734,260 | 630 | -14% | -10% |
Source: Wine Australia 2022 National Vintage Report
*Values include an estimated non-response rate of 11%
Note: figures may vary from those previously published as data is updated
Table 8. Australian wine exports by price segment
| 2019-20 | 2020-21 | 2021-22 | Value change | % change | |
| Price segment (A$/litre) | Value ($million FOB) | Value ($million FOB) | Value ($million FOB) | ($ million FOB) | |
| Below $10 | $1,805 | $1,630 | $1,415 | -$215 | -13% |
| $10.00 to $14.99 | $227 | $157 | $150 | -$7 | -4% |
| $15.00 to $19.99 | $82 | $63 | $49 | -$14 | -22% |
| $20.00 to $29.99 | $194 | $166 | $115 | -$52 | -31% |
| $30.00 to $49.99 | $124 | $100 | $79 | -$21 | -21% |
| $50.00 to $99.99 | $292 | $288 | $182 | -$106 | -37% |
| $100.00 to $199.99 | $59 | $65 | $44 | -$21 | -32% |
| $200.00 + | $58 | $88 | $47 | -$41 | -46% |
| Total at $10 and above | $1,035 | $929 | $667 | -$262 | -28% |
| Total value | $2,840 | $2,559 | $2,082 | -$477 | -19% |
Source: Wine Australia Licensing and Approval System
Table 4. Australian winegrape crush by state and region
Selected regions only are shown in each state
| State/regions | 2021 | 2022 est tonnes* | % change YoY | % of 2022 crush |
| Murray Darling – Swan Hill | 444,809 | 360,713 | -19% | 21% |
| New South Wales (excl. MD-SH) | 376,575 | 354,551 | -6% | 20% |
| Riverina | 349,758 | 322,931 | -8% | 19% |
| Hunter | 4,476 | 6,147 | 37% | 0% |
| Orange | 3,427 | 4,351 | 27% | 0% |
| Gundagai | 2,170 | 5,694 | 162% | 0% |
| Mudgee | 1,422 | 1,483 | 4% | 0% |
| Hilltops | 1,276 | 1,317 | 3% | 0% |
| Cowra | 2,532 | 183 | -93% | 0% |
| Other NSW | 11,514 | 12,446 | 8% | 1% |
| Queensland | 405 | 429 | 6% | 0% |
| South Australia | 1,043,737 | 889,254 | -15% | 51% |
| Riverland | 618,376 | 559,217 | -10% | 32% |
| Barossa Valley | 66,849 | 53,599 | -20% | 3% |
| Langhorne Creek | 59,288 | 40,161 | -32% | 2% |
| Coonawarra | 55,605 | 39,860 | -28% | 2% |
| McLaren Vale | 41,293 | 38,611 | -6% | 2% |
| Padthaway | 48,519 | 31,787 | -34% | 2% |
| Clare Valley | 22,040 | 28,905 | 31% | 2% |
| Wrattonbully | 36,292 | 23,406 | -36% | 1% |
| Adelaide Hills | 33,283 | 22,431 | -33% | 1% |
| Limestone Coast zone other | 19,732 | 17,001 | -14% | 1% |
| Eden Valley | 10,722 | 7,550 | -30% | 0% |
| Currency Creek | 6,127 | 4,739 | -23% | 0% |
| Robe | 4,724 | 4,429 | -6% | 0% |
| Other South Australia | 20,885 | 17,558 | -16% | 1% |
| Tasmania | 11,963 | 12,097 | 1% | 1% |
| Victoria (excl. MD-SH) | 83,238 | 71,671 | -14% | 4% |
| King Valley | 21,998 | 21,195 | -4% | 1% |
| Heathcote | 10,133 | 10,327 | 2% | 1% |
| Goulburn Valley | 9,536 | 7,564 | -21% | 0% |
| Yarra Valley | 11,350 | 6,767 | -40% | 0% |
| Rutherglen | 3,319 | 4,261 | 28% | 0% |
| Alpine Valleys | 3,015 | 3,200 | 6% | 0% |
| Grampians | 3,780 | 2,168 | -43% | 0% |
| Strathbogie Ranges | 2,966 | 1,981 | -33% | 0% |
| Other Victoria | 17,141 | 14,208 | -17% | 1% |
| Western Australia | 44,429 | 45,546 | 3% | 3% |
| Margaret River | 27,222 | 29,406 | 8% | 2% |
| Great Southern | 9,221 | 7,839 | -15% | 0% |
| Geographe | 2,222 | 2,384 | 7% | 0% |
| Swan District | 2,676 | 2,375 | -11% | 0% |
| Pemberton | 1,836 | 1,799 | -2% | 0% |
| Other Western Australia | 1,252 | 1,742 | 39% | 0% |
| Grand Total | 2,005,155 | 1,734,260 | -14% | 100% |
*Values include an estimated non-response rate of 11%
Selected regions only are shown in each state
Note: figures may vary from those previously published as data is updated
Source: Wine Australia 2022 National Vintage Report
Table 5. Winegrape prices by climate ($/tonne) and percentage of overall average price for each climate
| Cool/ temperate | % of average for cool varieties | Inland river regions* | % of average for warm varieties | Total | % of average for all varieties | |
| Red | $1,529 | 105% | $384 | 95% | $707 | 112% |
| Barbera | $1,975 | 135% | $300 | 75% | $908 | 144% |
| Cabernet Franc | $1,557 | 106% | $385 | 96% | $1,282 | 204% |
| Cabernet Sauvignon | $1,345 | 92% | $357 | 89% | $685 | 109% |
| Durif | $1,302 | 89% | $385 | 96% | $434 | 69% |
| Graciano | $1,845 | 126% | $514 | 128% | $1,698 | 270% |
| Grenache | $2,201 | 150% | $600 | 149% | $1,319 | 210% |
| Lagrein | $1,509 | 103% | $533 | 132% | $1,000 | 159% |
| Malbec | $1,516 | 104% | $617 | 153% | $962 | 153% |
| Mataro/Mourvedre | $1,708 | 117% | $468 | 116% | $1,007 | 160% |
| Merlot | $942 | 64% | $365 | 91% | $473 | 75% |
| Montepulciano | $1,921 | 131% | $571 | 142% | $1,101 | 175% |
| Muscat à petits grains rouges | $1,255 | 86% | $421 | 105% | $494 | 78% |
| Nebbiolo | $2,523 | 172% | $442 | 110% | $2,462 | 391% |
| Nero d’Avola | $2,124 | 145% | $722 | 179% | $1,352 | 215% |
| Other red | $1,507 | 103% | $478 | 119% | $547 | 87% |
| Petit Verdot | $1,126 | 77% | $328 | 81% | $356 | 57% |
| Pinot Meunier | $1,865 | 128% | $375 | 93% | $1,862 | 296% |
| Pinot Noir | $2,171 | 148% | $682 | 169% | $1,200 | 191% |
| Ruby Cabernet | $475 | 32% | $368 | 91% | $369 | 59% |
| Sangiovese | $1,527 | 104% | $420 | 104% | $1,130 | 179% |
| Shiraz | $1,595 | 109% | $360 | 89% | $713 | 113% |
| Tempranillo | $1,706 | 117% | $528 | 131% | $1,152 | 183% |
| Touriga Nacional | $1,892 | 129% | $350 | 87% | $1,458 | 231% |
| White | $1,324 | 91% | $419 | 104% | $548 | 87% |
| Chardonnay | $1,319 | 90% | $413 | 103% | $517 | 82% |
| Chenin blanc | $1,071 | 73% | $332 | 82% | $549 | 87% |
| Colombard | 0% | $330 | 82% | $330 | 52% | |
| Fiano | $1,681 | 115% | $591 | 147% | $941 | 149% |
| Gewürztraminer | $1,056 | 72% | $347 | 86% | $397 | 63% |
| Grüner Veltliner | $2,114 | 145% | $323 | 80% | $2,055 | 326% |
| Marsanne | $1,479 | 101% | $334 | 83% | $545 | 86% |
| Muscat à petits grains blancs | $1,126 | 77% | $345 | 86% | $364 | 58% |
| Muscat Gordo Blanco | $1,100 | 75% | $331 | 82% | $331 | 53% |
| Other white | $1,818 | 124% | $422 | 105% | $513 | 81% |
| Pinot Gris/Grigio | $1,316 | 90% | $527 | 131% | $690 | 110% |
| Prosecco | $1,115 | 76% | $729 | 181% | $960 | 152% |
| Riesling | $1,550 | 106% | $375 | 93% | $1,171 | 186% |
| Roussanne | $1,841 | 126% | $374 | 93% | $601 | 95% |
| Sauvignon Blanc | $1,394 | 95% | $555 | 138% | $756 | 120% |
| Semillon | $1,102 | 75% | $363 | 90% | $487 | 77% |
| Verdelho | $1,149 | 79% | $351 | 87% | $579 | 92% |
| Vermentino | $1,436 | 98% | $570 | 141% | $830 | 132% |
| Viognier | $1,419 | 97% | $403 | 100% | $559 | 89% |
| Grand Total | $1,463 | 100% | $403 | 100% | $630 | 100% |
Source: Wine Australia 2022 National Vintage Report
*Riverland, Riverina and Murray Darling-Swan Hill
