Fastest Growing Industries by Exports in Australia in 2026

• 1. Non-Ferrous Metal Casting in Australia

  Growth in Exports for 2026: 60.0%

  Revenue for the Non-Ferrous Metal Casting industry has increased over the past five years, driven by reduced import competition and rising input costs, which have been passed on to downstream markets. The industry has benefited from global supply chain disruptions during the COVID-19 pandemic, which have caused major shipping delays. Manufacturers have increasingly favoured local suppliers to boost their supply chains' reliability. Industry revenue is expected to grow at an annualised 4.6% ov...

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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. Beef Cattle Farming in Australia

  Growth in Exports for 2026: 36.5%

  Beef cattle farmers have faced volatile operating conditions over recent years. Turn-off rates fell sharply in response to improving grazing conditions, particularly over the two years through 2021-22. This, combined with strong demand for Australian beef overseas, drove saleyard prices to record levels. Nonetheless, prices have dropped from these record highs over the three years through 2024-25. Drier conditions in parts of the country and fears of a broader El Niño event saw turn-off rates...

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• 4. Ready-Mixed Concrete Manufacturing in Australia

  Growth in Exports for 2026: 33.3%

  The Ready-Mixed Concrete Manufacturing industry has navigated significant shifts in recent years as demand drivers evolve and market consolidation intensifies. Concrete's perishability limits supply to local markets, reinforcing the dominance of large vertically integrated manufacturers like Boral Limited, Hanson Australia, Holcim Australia and Adbri Limited, which account for over two-thirds of industry sales.

  Industry revenue has fallen at an average annualised rate of 1.7% for the f...

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• 5. 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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• 6. Battery Material Mining in Australia

  Growth in Exports for 2026: 20.7%

  The global adoption of electric vehicles (EVs), driven by environmental consciousness, advances in battery technology, and declining prices, has accelerated demand for battery materials, especially lithium. This growing need is reflected in elevated lithium prices, triggering an upsurge in lithium production and exploration activities. However, because of oversupply, lithium prices have plunged from their peak in 2022-23, adversely impacting battery material miners' revenue and profitability ...

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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. 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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• 9. 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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• 10. Commercial Refrigerator Manufacturing in Australia

  Growth in Exports for 2026: 14.2%

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