Doing business in Australia

Market research for Australia

• F&B sustainability report for Australia: July 2009

  Australian Food News reports that strong patterns of sustained growth may flatten this year as a number of organic wholesalers and retailers close.

• F&B sustainability report for Australia: April 2009

  The following is a summary of the April 2009 quarterly report for New Zealand business people, highlighting sustainability trends and issues in Australia.

• F&B sustainability report for Australia: January 2009

  An independent report has emphasised sustainability branding for Queensland products and services, and has support from state government.

• Biotechnology market in Australia

  The Australian market presents strong opportunities for New Zealand companies to form partnerships in R&D, financing and distribution.

• Food and beverage market in Australia

  New Zealand is the major source of food imports into Australia, and goods enjoy preferential trade treatment under the Closer Economic Relations agreement.

• F&B sustainability report for Australia: October 2008

  A push to buy local is emerging with some consumers equating this practice with the concept of sustainability; the organics sector continues to grow.

• Defence market in Australia

  New Zealand suppliers can compete on a par for government contracts with Australian companies, with some restrictions for national security contracts.

• Information and communications technology market in Australia

  Opportunities in the government, health and financial segments are strong, but so is local competition in Australia’s geographically segmented market.

• Agritechnology market in Australia

  New Zealand agricultural products are well regarded in Australia and many New Zealand products are seen as innovative.

• How-to guide to F&B promotion in Australia

  Use this guide to explore how to raise your product’s profile in Australia, from food festivals and events to media advertising.

• Outdoor consumer goods market in Australia

  New Zealand-made and licensed products have been successful in the premium specialty sector, but new entrants will need price or technology selling points.

• Consumer sporting goods market in Australia

  The mainstream sports apparel and footwear market is highly competitive, and New Zealand companies may have more success targeting niche markets.

• Designer fashion market in Australia

  Australia is New Zealand’s largest export market for fashion, and opportunities exist in designer and a range of other niche apparel segments.

• Building and construction market in Australia

  The Australian construction industry relies heavily on relationships, so a market presence is important for New Zealand companies.

• Apparel Workbook

  This guide covers essentials of apparel industry exporting, and features market profiles of seven of New Zealand’s key apparel and textile markets.

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