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Foreign investment, free trade and Australian agribusiness and food
Chris Stamford, Assistant General Manager - Investment
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Agribusiness and food at a glance (FY 2013)
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Discretionary food demand is growing rapidlyGlobal middle-class consumers: 2009 vs 2030 forecast.
2009 2030
2009: 137 m2030: 341 m
North America
2009: 338 m2030: 322 m
Central and South America
2009: 181 m2030: 313 m
Europe
2009: 664 m2030: 680 m
Asia Pacific
2009: 525 m2030: 3228 m
Middle East and Africa
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According to ANZ’s “Greener Pastures” report, by 2050 Australian agribusiness and food needs:
$600 billion need to maintain current share of global output
A further $400 billion to support generational transition on farms.
The sector needs investment (from both domestic and foreign sources) that:
boosts productivity;
advances research and development;
improves the efficiency of transport and processing infrastructure;
maximises the sustainable use of our resources;
facilitates access to global supply chains; and
builds our national brand.
Seizing the opportunity
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Upcoming Agricultural Competitiveness White Paper
Network of Free Trade Agreements
Agribusiness and food policy
Recent release of Northern Australia White Paper
A national investment priority
Reforming FIRB
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Australia’s advantages
Large export-orientated industries
Reputation for safe, high-quality produce
Diverse climates and growing conditions
World-class farm R&D and innovation
Sophisticated, multicultural test market
Stable, reliable and counterseasonal supply
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Global interest
Dutch Mill (Thailand) building a dairy portfolio in TAS and VIC
Ferrero (Italy) establishing a $70 million hazelnut plantation in NSW
First Pacific (Hong Kong) and Wilmar International’s (Singapore) $1.3 billion acquisition of Goodman Fielder, to leverage brand and distribution channels
Recent examples:
Mitsubishi Corporation (Japan) opening an advanced multi-million dollar hydroponics facility in VIC, the first of its kind outside of Asia
PepsiCo (USA) entering new research partnerships with QLD institutions
Shanghai Zhongfu (China) investing $700 million in sugar and horticultural crops in the Ord River WA
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FTAs improve our competitive position
Help Australian business penetrate more deeplyinto key export markets
Encourage the foreign investment needed to seize our advantages, create jobs and build prosperity
FTAs – What They Do
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Leading markets for Australia
62%OF AUSTRALIA'S MERCHANDISE EXPORTS
19%OF AUSTRALIA'S SERVICE EXPORTS
40%OF AUSTRALIA'S
TOTAL TRADE
ABS 2013-14 trade data
$266.4bcombined
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Significant sources of investment and services trade
Combined direct investment
into Australia $86 billionShort term visitor arrivals
More than 1.2 million*
International student enrolments
More than 180,000**China - $20.8b
Korea - $1.9b
Japan - $63.2b $629 billion
Investment data, ABS 2013*Department of Immigration and Border Protection data (2014)** Australian Education International data (2014)
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ChAFTA – a landmark agreement
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FTAs – What They Don’t Do
FX
DemandNon-TariffBarriers
Free Trade Agreements
Ease of doing business
Forex
Non-Tariff Barriers
Ease of doing business
Demand
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How Austrade can help