Australia’s Grain Storage Network
Australia’s grain storage network has a total capacity estimated at over 100 million tonnes across commercial, cooperative, and on-farm facilities. This capacity allows Australia to store multiple years of production, providing significant marketing flexibility for growers.
Commercial Bulk Handlers
The dominant storage operators are the bulk handling companies — CBH in WA, GrainCorp in the east, and Viterra in SA/VIC. These organisations operate hundreds of country receival points connected by their own transport networks to port terminals.
On-Farm Storage
On-farm storage has grown significantly over the past two decades, with growers increasingly investing in silos, bunkers and field bins to gain more marketing flexibility. Sealed silo systems also provide phosphine-free, hermetic storage options that can preserve grain quality for 12+ months.
Private & Third-Party Storage
A growing sector of independent storage operators and grain traders offer storage services as an alternative to the major bulk handlers, often with more flexible terms or in strategic locations.
📍 Finding Storage Near You
Each bulk handler publishes a receival point network showing silo locations, commodities accepted, and seasonal opening dates. CBH has over 180 sites in WA alone.
🌡️ Quality Matters
Storage providers grade and segregate grain on receival. Understanding how your grain is graded and stored is critical to ensuring you’re paid for the quality you deliver.
| Operator | Region | No. Sites (approx) | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|
| CBH Group | Western Australia | 180+ | Grower-owned cooperative |
| GrainCorp | NSW, VIC, QLD | 280+ | ASX-listed company |
| Viterra | South Australia, VIC | 100+ | Glencore subsidiary |
| Emerald Grain | VIC, SA, WA | Multiple | Private (Louis Dreyfus) |
| AGC (Australian Grain Champion) | QLD, NSW | Growing network | Private |