Industries with the Biggest Increase in Profit Margin in Australia in 2025

• 1. Cryptocurrency Exchanges in Australia

  Percentage Point Increase for 2025: 21.6pp

  The Cryptocurrency Exchanges industry shifted from being in the red to the black in recent years. Initially, cryptocurrency exchanges generated little revenue, as the concept of cryptocurrency was still in its infancy. Many local exchanges recorded operating losses and relied on external funding or capital sources. Nonetheless, the cryptocurrency boom, spurred by rising adoption and increased visibility on social media platforms, including posts from Elon Musk, turned things around in the two...

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• 2. Uranium Mining in Australia

  Percentage Point Increase for 2025: 13.8pp

  Despite holding over 30.0% of the world's uranium deposits, Australia accounts for only 8.0% of global uranium production, making it the fourth largest producer. Australia's reserves include the single largest orebody of uranium, located at Olympic Dam, South Australia. The site primarily produces copper, with gold and uranium harvested as byproducts. Currently, the mine, operated by BHP, can produce 4,600 tonnes of uranium, dwarfing that of Four Mile, operated by Heathgate, and Honeymoon, th...

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• 3. Investment Banking and Securities Brokerage in Australia

  Percentage Point Increase for 2025: 11.7pp

  The performance of investment bankers and securities brokers has fluctuated strongly in recent times. Uncertainty surrounding global economic growth in response to the COVID-19 pandemic followed by inflationary pressures and related cash rate hikes have weighed on business confidence and stymied market activity. Solid amounts of merger and acquisition (M&A) activity and intermittent surges in IPO activity buoyed incomes. Compliance costs and competition from online trading platforms have ...

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• 4. Software Suppliers in Australia

  Percentage Point Increase for 2025: 10.9pp

  The Software Suppliers industry, powered by enhanced internet capabilities and the rise of digital downloads, has largely pivoted towards software-as-a-service (SaaS) distribution models. SaaS subscription models enable suppliers to charge clients an annual or monthly fee to access software, reducing concerns of software piracy and giving suppliers stable revenue streams. Although online sales platforms have magnified competition from foreign entities, increased online connectivity and cloud ...

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• 5. Apple, Pear and Stone Fruit Growing in Australia

  Percentage Point Increase for 2025: 8.8pp

  The Apple, Pear and Stone Fruit Growing industry's performance and output depend heavily on changing weather patterns, as volatile rainfall and temperature conditions can make or break yield outputs. Growers faced distinct weather challenges from 2019-20 to 2021-22, as a La Nina event boosted yields for some farms while causing damaging floods for others. Conditions normalised in 2023-24, contributing to more stable volumes and revenue growth. Simultaneously, the market structure has been shi...

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• 6. Paper Stationery Manufacturing in Australia

  Percentage Point Increase for 2025: 5.9pp

  The Paper Stationery Manufacturing industry has experienced significant challenges in recent years, continuing a contraction trend it has been on since 2008. Over the past five years through 2024-25, industry revenue has shrunk at an annualised 5.6%, driven by decreasing demand for traditional paper products as many consumers and businesses shift towards digital solutions.

  Low-cost imports from neighbouring Asian economies, buoyed by free trade agreements like the China-Australia Free ...

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• 7. Aquaculture in Australia

  Percentage Point Increase for 2025: 5.4pp

  The Aquaculture industry has expanded over the past five years but has recently faced challenges related to import penetration, market consolidation and environmental regulations. Contracting disposable incomes and shifting consumer preferences towards poultry have slashed performance. Measures like increased cash rates to counter inflation have curbed consumer spending slightly, amplifying seafood's perceived price premium. Meanwhile, cost-effective imports from China and Thailand are gainin...

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• 8. Organic Crop Farming in Australia

  Percentage Point Increase for 2025: 5.3pp

  The Organic Crop Farming industry has benefited from strong growth in consumer demand for organic food. Once considered an alternative food eaten only by a minority of the population, organic produce has become increasingly common in consumer diets and retail stores. Organic fruits and vegetables are often perceived to be healthier than their conventionally farmed counterparts thanks to the absence of synthetic chemicals, genetic modification, pesticides and fertilisers in their production. R...

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• 9. Airport Operations in Australia

  Percentage Point Increase for 2025: 5.1pp

  The Airport Operations industry features several dominant players, with most aircraft movements going through Australia's major airports in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane. Airport operators generate revenue by charging landing and terminal fees to domestic and international airlines. Airports also receive rental income from airlines and retail stores for space leased on their premises. Airservices Australia, the industry authority that controls Australian airspace, earns revenue on a per-airc...

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• 10. Gaming and Vending Machines Manufacturing in Australia

  Percentage Point Increase for 2025: 4.7pp

  Manufacturers in the Gaming and Vending Machines Manufacturing industry have experienced growth, primarily driven by a post-pandemic recovery. As venues reopened and patronage returned, demand for gaming and vending machines rebounded, supporting revenue gains. The industry, dominated by gaming machine manufacturing (over 90% of total revenue), benefited from increased spending at pubs, clubs and casinos.

  However, this recovery has shown signs of tapering off more recently, as the init...

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