Fastest Growing Industries by Exports in Australia in 2026

• 1. Non-Ferrous Metal Casting in Australia

  Growth in Exports for 2026: 50.0%

  Revenue for the Non-Ferrous Metal Casting industry has declined over the past five years, as firms grapple with elevated input costs, supply constraints and falling output volumes. While global prices for key metals like copper, zinc and aluminium have eased from pandemic highs, they remain volatile in 2025-26 amid ongoing geopolitical tensions and surging demand from Asia. Domestic shortages, particularly following the closure of Queensland’s Mount Isa copper mine in mid-2025, have pushed lo...

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• 2. Tree Nut Growing in Australia

  Growth in Exports for 2026: 37.1%

  The tree nut growing industry structurally benefits from counter-seasonal harvests, which bolster its export market appeal and influence overall industry performance. However, ramped-up production from other large nut-producing countries that has saturated the global market, (along with supply chain challenges) has subdued export revenue in the past few years. Revenue has fluctuated further as a result of weather events, yet rising health consciousness among consumers has maintained dem...

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• 3. Nurseries in Australia

  Growth in Exports for 2026: 30.4%

  The Nursery Production industry has operated in a difficult environment in recent years. Economic pressures and shifting housing trends have reshaped consumer behaviour. Interest rate hikes introduced in 2022 and 2023 to rein in high inflation placed considerable strain on household budgets, prompting consumers to scale back their discretionary spending, including on gardening products. Meanwhile, the pandemic-era preference for larger regional properties has faded. Population growth has retu...

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• 4. Lithium and Other Non-Metallic Mineral Mining in Australia

  Growth in Exports for 2026: 22.2%

  Spodumene concentrate (lithium ore) has become by far the dominant product in the industry over recent years. Spodumene concentrate is still mainly exported to China for further processing, but major mining firms have started using it domestically to refine lithium hydroxide. Given lithium's importance for battery manufacturing, many downstream buyers stockpiled lithium, prompting a spike in world prices. Skyrocketing spodumene concentrate prices fuelled revenue and profitability growth over ...

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• 5. Boatbuilding and Repair Services in Australia

  Growth in Exports for 2026: 21.5%

  Boat manufacturers and repairers have experienced significant growth in the post-pandemic economy, with high revenue over recent years. The COVID-19 pandemic hit manufacturers hard because of economic instability and consumer pessimism, which resulted in fewer purchases of luxuries like boats. Movement restrictions during the pandemic also hampered production. The reopening of domestic and global markets saw spending on boats surge. Even so, high inflation and resulting interest rate hikes ha...

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• 6. Battery Material Mining in Australia

  Growth in Exports for 2026: 20.7%

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• 7. Railway Equipment Manufacturing and Repair in Australia

  Growth in Exports for 2026: 17.1%

  The Railway Equipment Manufacturing and Repair industry has experienced steady performance in recent years, largely driven by government investment in infrastructure and the focus on modernising the nation’s rail networks. Over the five years through 2024-25, the industry is expected to grow at an average rate of 0.4%. This increase is fuelled by rising demand for advanced rail systems, including automated trains and high-capacity signalling, and by the government's emphasis on energy-efficie...

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• 8. Confectionery Manufacturing in Australia

  Growth in Exports for 2026: 16.3%

  Changing consumer preferences are challenging the Confectionery Manufacturing industry. Health consciousness has encouraged consumers to adopt healthier eating patterns, with an increasing number of individuals monitoring the amount of sugar and fat in their diets. Healthier eating habits mean that fewer consumers are buying confectionery. Larger manufacturers have attempted to moderate falling demand by introducing sugar-free or reduced-sugar-content confectionery. In July 2024, the Natural ...

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• 9. Uranium Mining in Australia

  Growth in Exports for 2026: 15.2%

  Despite holding over 30.0% of the world's uranium deposits, Australia accounts for only 8.0% of global uranium production, making it the fourth largest producer. Australia's reserves include the single largest orebody of uranium, located at Olympic Dam, South Australia. The site primarily produces copper, with gold and uranium harvested as byproducts. Currently, the mine, operated by BHP, can produce 4,600 tonnes of uranium, dwarfing that of Four Mile, operated by Heathgate, and Honeymoon, th...

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• 10. Organic Farming in Australia

  Growth in Exports for 2026: 14.4%

  Global demand for organic produce is rising substantially thanks to increasing health concerns about food. Industrywide revenue is expected to expand at an annualised 10.1% over the past five years, to total $3.8 billion in 2024-25. This trend includes anticipated growth of 11.4% in the current year, with an increase in demand from food product manufacturing and a rise in health consciousness boosting overall domestic demand for organic food.

  Australia has the largest area of certified...

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