Analysing Inflation Part 4: How Primary Producers Can Reap Rewards in a Volatile Market
Prices for agricultural produce rose sharply in 2021-22, but are likely to decline in 2022-23 as external domestic and international conditions improve.
Analysing Inflation Part 3: Mining Sector on the Rise as Commodity Prices Boom
Increasing commodity prices are boosting revenue and profit for the mining sector, but downstream manufacturers are feeling the pinch.
House Construction Downturn: More Than Just a Problem for Builders
As supply and demand issues continue wreaking havoc on housing construction in Australia, many other upstream and downstream industries will likely also feel the pain.
Emerging Industries in Australia
Technological innovation and new sustainable business practices are currently disrupting the Australian economy and emerging as new industries.
IBISWorld Forecasts Housing Price Declines
Housing prices have surged by 18.1% in 2021-22, the largest annual increase since records began. Senior industry analyst Matthew Reeves looks at what we can expect to see next.
IBISWorld Top 500 Private Companies List
IBISWorld, Australia’s largest industry research company, has named the Top 500 private companies for 2020-21, including a breakdown of the five best- and worst-performing players.
On the Rocks: Australia’s Lobster Exports Hit Hard in Rough Trading Environment
The Australian Fishing industry’s revenue has fallen due to a trade dispute with China, with the industry already facing strong competition from farmed fish.
Sober Moment: Declining Exports Hinder Wine Producers
. In 2021-22, wine exports are expected to fall by 14.3% to a five-year low of $2.2 billion. However, the latest trade figures reveal promising trends that may support a recovery.
Feeling the Buzz: Honey Exports Take off amid Covid-19
In a year where international trade has been massively disrupted by COVID-19, the Beekeeping industry has become a rare bright spot on the economic horizon.
Economic Update: Wage Price Index, May 2021
Australia’s Wage Price Index (WPI) rose 0.6% during the March 2021 quarter. This was just above expectations of 0.5% and mimicked the rise in December quarter.