Food and wine toolkit
The food and wine industry is a major contributor to South Australia, generating $13.2 billion in overall industry revenue in 2024–25.
South Australia is globally recognised for its quality food and wine, clean environment free of pests and diseases, high quality food safety standards and world leading research and development programs. Adelaide, South Australia is a member of the Great Wine Capitals Global Network.
South Australia's 6 main industry sectors are:
- wine
- seafood
- grain
- meat and livestock
- dairy
- horticulture.
Infographic
This infographic provides a visual representation of key information on the food and wine sector including:
- major export products
- major export markets
- figures and statistics on production amounts and values
- sector credentials and attributes.
Videos
[Narrator] South Australia is renowned around the world for our food, wine and agribusiness and the diversity of our premium produce.
Our primary production includes grain and dairy, meat and livestock, wine and horticulture, fisheries and forestry, as well as food and fiber manufacturing.
Key production areas span throughout the state.
With each region boasting unique premium quality produce.
Our industries have been shaped by our natural environment, encompassing, diverse microclimates, clean, rich soils, pristine water sources, abundant sunlight and green pastures.
With our investment in technology increasing to allow for greater flexibility to innovate, grow and adopt more efficient and sustainable practices.
South Australia is indisputably Australia's wine state, producing approximately 80% of the country's premium wine and 50% of all bottled wine.
Our 18 picturesque wine regions, boast some of the world's oldest vines.
We are home to a diverse range of seafood producing high value products like rock lobster, southern bluefin tuna, oysters, mussels, prawns and abalone.
Our plantation forests cover 168,000 hectares, supporting 1.4 billion in sales of wood and paper products, and we are home to some of the most productive dairy farms in the country.
South Australia's primary production is protected by rigorous biosecurity measures to keep our state fruit fly free and we are one of the few places in the world that is free of the vine ravaging pest, phylloxera.
Further enhancing our reputation for innovation and technology expertise in our primary industries, South Australia is home to globally recognised education, research and development institutions.
Our state is also protected by legislation and frameworks that supports South Australia's primary production and clean environment, including well-established natural resource management and impeccable safety and quality assurance standards.
Our premium quality produce, clean environment, strict biosecurity measures and product integrity provides South Australia with the significant advantage in global markets.
Our local story is a global story that continues to evolve.
The Department of Primary Industries and Regions acknowledges and respects Aboriginal people as the State's first people and nations.
We recognise Aboriginal people as traditional owners and occupants of South Australian land and waters. We pay our respects to Aboriginal cultures and to Elders, past, present and emerging.
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[Narrator] South Australia is indisputably Australia's wine state.
Adelaide and our state's 18 picturesque wine regions are a proud member of the prestigious Great Wine Capitals Global Network, which formerly recognises South Australia as one of the top wine producers in the world.
We're renowned for our premium wine and food experiences, both within our towns and cities and the regions.
Boasting a clean environment, diverse landscapes, rich soils, and unique regional micro-climates, South Australia has some of the world's oldest vines.
And thanks to rigorous biosecurity measures, the state has been kept free of the vine-ravaging pest, phylloxera.
Celebrated throughout the world for the quality, personality, and diversity of our wines, South Australia has a proud winemaking heritage, as well as a reputation as a leader, moderniser and innovator.
Our winemaking history has been enhanced by embracing modern winemaking techniques and a commitment to environmental sustainability and purity to preserve the industry for future generations.
Innovation is supported through Adelaide being the location for Australia's leading viticultural and immunological education, research, and development institutions.
South Australia is home to many of Australia's most prestigious wine brands in addition to new and emerging wine labels, which are attracting significant acclaim around the world.
Wine is central to South Australia's story.
It's part of our culture and a source of immense local pride.
A story we're sharing with the world.
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Government of South Australia
Department of Primary Industries and Regions
South Australian spirits
Scorecard report
Find detailed information on the food and wine sectors, see Industry scorecards.
Image gallery
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