Southeast Asia is a crucial destination for Australian grain exports.
While the region has long been a valued trading partner, increasing economic development presents significant opportunity for future trade growth and market diversification.
To better understand the changing needs of these markets, over the last two years GrainGrowers has led grower delegations to Vietnam and Indonesia.
With 2024 marking the 50th Anniversary of Australia's dialogue partnership with ASEAN, now is an important opportunity to consider how we want to shape the next 50 years of our relationship.
Recognising the strategic importance of ASEAN for Australia, it is an important our relationship is a mutually beneficial partnership.
Whilst the Invested: Australia’s Southeast Asia Economic Strategy to 2040 (Moore) report identifies some important actions to strengthen Australia’s overall relationship, additional targeted actions are required to support Australia’s grain industry.