The European Union remained the main destination for Australian canola exports in December 2025, accounting for more than three-quarters of monthly shipments. According to Oil World, about 462,000 tons were delivered to the EU, significantly higher than in November and confirming steady demand from European crushers.
Shipments to other destinations were notably smaller, totaling about 142,000 tons in December. China received a single cargo of around 60,000 tons, partially restoring trade flows after a prolonged period of limited activity. In total, Australian canola exports to China exceeded 120,000 tons in October–December.
Despite strong deliveries to Europe, Australia’s total canola exports in October–December 2025 fell to about 1.3 million tons, the lowest level in four years. The decline was driven by tight old-crop supplies, slow harvesting of the new crop, and domestic logistics constraints.
For the full year 2025, Australia exported approximately 5.22 million tons of canola, down from the previous year. The EU, the United Arab Emirates, and Japan remained the key destinations, although shipments to Japan declined significantly. Meanwhile, canola stocks in Australia at the end of December were higher than a year earlier, creating conditions for stronger exports at the beginning of 2026.
Exports of processed canola products are also increasing. Shipments of canola oil and canola meal continued to grow, reflecting expanding domestic crushing capacity. New Zealand was the largest importer of Australian canola oil in 2025, followed by China, the United States, and South Korea.
