A quintessential Australian symbol that simply cannot be mistaken is the timeless classic meat pie. Be it a sudden chill in the air or a thrilling footy game, nothing satisfies quite like sinking your teeth into a warm, irresistibly flaky meat pie with the perfect amount of tomato sauce.

They're nearly as iconic as the renowned Sydney Opera House, wouldn't you agree? Yet, troublingly, the crowd-favourite snack is facing a threat, with sales experiencing a sharp decline in recent years.

According to data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), sales of meat pies from both supermarkets and bakeries have been steadily dropping for the past five years, reaching an all-time low in March this year.

Of course, there's a certain rhythm to pie sales in this country. Sales tend to rise (just like a perfect pastry) in the colder months and dip during our sweltering Aussie summers.

New data revealed this classic snack could be on the way out. Credit: Facebook/Vintage Kiss.

But this year, something is different. Our trusty meat pie sales failed to make a comeback. Instead, the figures continued declining, with December sales sharply plummeting like a botched soufflé.

At their worst point, pie sales were 40% lower than their peak in June 2020, when Australia was knee-deep in the pandemic. The ABS data doesn't include pies bought from takeaway shops, though, so it's important to note that this dip is specific to supermarket and bakery pies only.

In an interview with Sunrise, Jon Gisler, owner of Gisler Pies in Queensland, remains optimistic and says he doesn't know where these statistics are coming from but insists that 'Pies are here to stay.'

With a heartfelt dedication to the humble snack, Gisler urges all Aussies to rally around their local bakeries: 'I think everyone just needs to jump in their car and support their local bakeries today,' he said.

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So, what's causing this decline in meat pie sales? Some believe the rising cost of living is to blame, forcing budget-conscious buyers to opt for more affordable meal options.

Basic economics supports this notion. As the cost of living bears down, the first thing to go is non-essential purchases.

Social media users have also weighed in on the matter, with one Aussie on Twitter saying: 'I stopped having them because of the price; for a few dollars more, you can buy something better.'

Another wrote: 'I wouldn't say they're not popular. They're just getting too expensive. High cost of living. People are budgeting and are struggling to get the bare essentials.'

Others questioned whether the higher prices of ingredients like beef and pastry could be causing these disappointing stats (as prices increase to accomodate manufacturing costs) – or perhaps there's a cultural shift afoot? Are Aussies swapping their pies for pizzas? Is the golden era of the meat pie slowly fading away?

Only time will tell if this classic Aussie snack can ride out this wave of uncertainty. In the meantime, let's all show our support for the meat pie industry by treating ourselves to a fresh, warm pie – complete with lashings of tomato sauce, of course.

Key Takeaways

• Sales of iconic Australian meat pies have been declining, reaching a five-year low this year, according to data released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS).
• Seasonal pie sales trends changed in 2022, with sales remaining lower than usual and continuing to decline instead of picking up in winter as expected.
• The ABS data shows that in March of this year, meat pie sales were the lowest since March 2018 and 40% lower than their peak in June 2020.
• Some consumers have stopped buying pies, citing increased prices as the main reason; others question whether it is a cultural shift or higher costs of pie ingredients contributing to the decline.

Members, we would love to hear your thoughts. Have you found yourselves still enjoying the occasional meat pie, or have you observed a shift in your purchasing habits? If so, what substitute have you chosen in place of this saucy snack? We eagerly await your opinions, so please share them with us in the comments section below!

 

[Mr Chips]

Added some frozen pies to my weekly grocery order. Like to do my bit to preserve great Aussie tradition. C'mon folks it's buy a pie week. Get in there and spend a couple of dollars.

 

[elaine41]

For me, the price of a pie these days is way out of my budget. They used to be a budget friendly meal but at more than $6 each (& that's a cheap pie) that's waaaay too much.

 

[Mr Chips]

For me, the price of a pie these days is way out of my budget. They used to be a budget friendly meal but at more than $6 each (& that's a cheap pie) that's waaaay too much.

Woollies have a pack of 6 pies that sell for I think $4.99 a pack which is less than two bucks each and they are nice. Cook them in an air fryer if you have one.

 

[Pistol]

A quintessential Australian symbol that simply cannot be mistaken is the timeless classic meat pie. Be it a sudden chill in the air or a thrilling footy game, nothing satisfies quite like sinking your teeth into a warm, irresistibly flaky meat pie with the perfect amount of tomato sauce.

They're nearly as iconic as the renowned Sydney Opera House, wouldn't you agree? Yet, troublingly, the crowd-favourite snack is facing a threat, with sales experiencing a sharp decline in recent years.

According to data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), sales of meat pies from both supermarkets and bakeries have been steadily dropping for the past five years, reaching an all-time low in March this year.

Of course, there's a certain rhythm to pie sales in this country. Sales tend to rise (just like a perfect pastry) in the colder months and dip during our sweltering Aussie summers.

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New data revealed this classic snack could be on the way out. Credit: Facebook/Vintage Kiss.

But this year, something is different. Our trusty meat pie sales failed to make a comeback. Instead, the figures continued declining, with December sales sharply plummeting like a botched soufflé.

At their worst point, pie sales were 40% lower than their peak in June 2020, when Australia was knee-deep in the pandemic. The ABS data doesn't include pies bought from takeaway shops, though, so it's important to note that this dip is specific to supermarket and bakery pies only.

In an interview with Sunrise, Jon Gisler, owner of Gisler Pies in Queensland, remains optimistic and says he doesn't know where these statistics are coming from but insists that 'Pies are here to stay.'

With a heartfelt dedication to the humble snack, Gisler urges all Aussies to rally around their local bakeries: 'I think everyone just needs to jump in their car and support their local bakeries today,' he said.

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So, what's causing this decline in meat pie sales? Some believe the rising cost of living is to blame, forcing budget-conscious buyers to opt for more affordable meal options.

Basic economics supports this notion. As the cost of living bears down, the first thing to go is non-essential purchases.

Social media users have also weighed in on the matter, with one Aussie on Twitter saying: 'I stopped having them because of the price; for a few dollars more, you can buy something better.'

Another wrote: 'I wouldn't say they're not popular. They're just getting too expensive. High cost of living. People are budgeting and are struggling to get the bare essentials.'

Others questioned whether the higher prices of ingredients like beef and pastry could be causing these disappointing stats (as prices increase to accomodate manufacturing costs) – or perhaps there's a cultural shift afoot? Are Aussies swapping their pies for pizzas? Is the golden era of the meat pie slowly fading away?

Only time will tell if this classic Aussie snack can ride out this wave of uncertainty. In the meantime, let's all show our support for the meat pie industry by treating ourselves to a fresh, warm pie – complete with lashings of tomato sauce, of course.

Key Takeaways

• Sales of iconic Australian meat pies have been declining, reaching a five-year low this year, according to data released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS).
• Seasonal pie sales trends changed in 2022, with sales remaining lower than usual and continuing to decline instead of picking up in winter as expected.
• The ABS data shows that in March of this year, meat pie sales were the lowest since March 2018 and 40% lower than their peak in June 2020.
• Some consumers have stopped buying pies, citing increased prices as the main reason; others question whether it is a cultural shift or higher costs of pie ingredients contributing to the decline.

Members, we would love to hear your thoughts. Have you found yourselves still enjoying the occasional meat pie, or have you observed a shift in your purchasing habits? If so, what substitute have you chosen in place of this saucy snack? We eagerly await your opinions, so please share them with us in the comments section below!

The meat pie was our fast food icon when my wife and I were growing up, then that other fast food turned up and changed the options. We still crave our meat pies.

 

[Colleen M]

A new pie shop recently opened here in Port Macquarie, but at $11 per pie i will give it a miss. Recently purchased a 4 pack of 4 n twenty on special for $6.50, enjoyed them whilst we watched the footy.

 

[Cattersfan]

A quintessential Australian symbol that simply cannot be mistaken is the timeless classic meat pie. Be it a sudden chill in the air or a thrilling footy game, nothing satisfies quite like sinking your teeth into a warm, irresistibly flaky meat pie with the perfect amount of tomato sauce.

They're nearly as iconic as the renowned Sydney Opera House, wouldn't you agree? Yet, troublingly, the crowd-favourite snack is facing a threat, with sales experiencing a sharp decline in recent years.

According to data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), sales of meat pies from both supermarkets and bakeries have been steadily dropping for the past five years, reaching an all-time low in March this year.

Of course, there's a certain rhythm to pie sales in this country. Sales tend to rise (just like a perfect pastry) in the colder months and dip during our sweltering Aussie summers.

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New data revealed this classic snack could be on the way out. Credit: Facebook/Vintage Kiss.

But this year, something is different. Our trusty meat pie sales failed to make a comeback. Instead, the figures continued declining, with December sales sharply plummeting like a botched soufflé.

At their worst point, pie sales were 40% lower than their peak in June 2020, when Australia was knee-deep in the pandemic. The ABS data doesn't include pies bought from takeaway shops, though, so it's important to note that this dip is specific to supermarket and bakery pies only.

In an interview with Sunrise, Jon Gisler, owner of Gisler Pies in Queensland, remains optimistic and says he doesn't know where these statistics are coming from but insists that 'Pies are here to stay.'

With a heartfelt dedication to the humble snack, Gisler urges all Aussies to rally around their local bakeries: 'I think everyone just needs to jump in their car and support their local bakeries today,' he said.

View attachment 22850​

So, what's causing this decline in meat pie sales? Some believe the rising cost of living is to blame, forcing budget-conscious buyers to opt for more affordable meal options.

Basic economics supports this notion. As the cost of living bears down, the first thing to go is non-essential purchases.

Social media users have also weighed in on the matter, with one Aussie on Twitter saying: 'I stopped having them because of the price; for a few dollars more, you can buy something better.'

Another wrote: 'I wouldn't say they're not popular. They're just getting too expensive. High cost of living. People are budgeting and are struggling to get the bare essentials.'

Others questioned whether the higher prices of ingredients like beef and pastry could be causing these disappointing stats (as prices increase to accomodate manufacturing costs) – or perhaps there's a cultural shift afoot? Are Aussies swapping their pies for pizzas? Is the golden era of the meat pie slowly fading away?

Only time will tell if this classic Aussie snack can ride out this wave of uncertainty. In the meantime, let's all show our support for the meat pie industry by treating ourselves to a fresh, warm pie – complete with lashings of tomato sauce, of course.

Key Takeaways

• Sales of iconic Australian meat pies have been declining, reaching a five-year low this year, according to data released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS).
• Seasonal pie sales trends changed in 2022, with sales remaining lower than usual and continuing to decline instead of picking up in winter as expected.
• The ABS data shows that in March of this year, meat pie sales were the lowest since March 2018 and 40% lower than their peak in June 2020.
• Some consumers have stopped buying pies, citing increased prices as the main reason; others question whether it is a cultural shift or higher costs of pie ingredients contributing to the decline.

Members, we would love to hear your thoughts. Have you found yourselves still enjoying the occasional meat pie, or have you observed a shift in your purchasing habits? If so, what substitute have you chosen in place of this saucy snack? We eagerly await your opinions, so please share them with us in the comments section below!

My husband's staple Saturday lunch has been 2 4&20 pies, for years. However, when the company changed to Chinese hands, he was less confident in the food processes followed, and the ingredients used, so has made the shift to bakery-bought pies, instead. The verdict? ' Should've done it ages ago! '

 

[mylittletibbies]

Yes, 4&20 pies are still a good buy when on special Most bakeries are just too expensive at around $6 to $8 in my area.
I make my own in my pie maker I bought from Spotlight, which makes 4 standard pies. I make them in batches of a dozen, sometimes more, and freeze them. Handy for a cold winter day for lunch.
Also make larger family sized ones to have with veggies for evening meal.

 

[Enid45]

A quintessential Australian symbol that simply cannot be mistaken is the timeless classic meat pie. Be it a sudden chill in the air or a thrilling footy game, nothing satisfies quite like sinking your teeth into a warm, irresistibly flaky meat pie with the perfect amount of tomato sauce.

They're nearly as iconic as the renowned Sydney Opera House, wouldn't you agree? Yet, troublingly, the crowd-favourite snack is facing a threat, with sales experiencing a sharp decline in recent years.

According to data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), sales of meat pies from both supermarkets and bakeries have been steadily dropping for the past five years, reaching an all-time low in March this year.

Of course, there's a certain rhythm to pie sales in this country. Sales tend to rise (just like a perfect pastry) in the colder months and dip during our sweltering Aussie summers.

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New data revealed this classic snack could be on the way out. Credit: Facebook/Vintage Kiss.

But this year, something is different. Our trusty meat pie sales failed to make a comeback. Instead, the figures continued declining, with December sales sharply plummeting like a botched soufflé.

At their worst point, pie sales were 40% lower than their peak in June 2020, when Australia was knee-deep in the pandemic. The ABS data doesn't include pies bought from takeaway shops, though, so it's important to note that this dip is specific to supermarket and bakery pies only.

In an interview with Sunrise, Jon Gisler, owner of Gisler Pies in Queensland, remains optimistic and says he doesn't know where these statistics are coming from but insists that 'Pies are here to stay.'

With a heartfelt dedication to the humble snack, Gisler urges all Aussies to rally around their local bakeries: 'I think everyone just needs to jump in their car and support their local bakeries today,' he said.

View attachment 22850​

So, what's causing this decline in meat pie sales? Some believe the rising cost of living is to blame, forcing budget-conscious buyers to opt for more affordable meal options.

Basic economics supports this notion. As the cost of living bears down, the first thing to go is non-essential purchases.

Social media users have also weighed in on the matter, with one Aussie on Twitter saying: 'I stopped having them because of the price; for a few dollars more, you can buy something better.'

Another wrote: 'I wouldn't say they're not popular. They're just getting too expensive. High cost of living. People are budgeting and are struggling to get the bare essentials.'

Others questioned whether the higher prices of ingredients like beef and pastry could be causing these disappointing stats (as prices increase to accomodate manufacturing costs) – or perhaps there's a cultural shift afoot? Are Aussies swapping their pies for pizzas? Is the golden era of the meat pie slowly fading away?

Only time will tell if this classic Aussie snack can ride out this wave of uncertainty. In the meantime, let's all show our support for the meat pie industry by treating ourselves to a fresh, warm pie – complete with lashings of tomato sauce, of course.

Key Takeaways

• Sales of iconic Australian meat pies have been declining, reaching a five-year low this year, according to data released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS).
• Seasonal pie sales trends changed in 2022, with sales remaining lower than usual and continuing to decline instead of picking up in winter as expected.
• The ABS data shows that in March of this year, meat pie sales were the lowest since March 2018 and 40% lower than their peak in June 2020.
• Some consumers have stopped buying pies, citing increased prices as the main reason; others question whether it is a cultural shift or higher costs of pie ingredients contributing to the decline.

Members, we would love to hear your thoughts. Have you found yourselves still enjoying the occasional meat pie, or have you observed a shift in your purchasing habits? If so, what substitute have you chosen in place of this saucy snack? We eagerly await your opinions, so please share them with us in the comments section below!

 

[Enid45]

Getting too expensive. Instead of a pie you go home and make a sandwich. Love a pie but finances preclude buying one.

 

[Chippie]

A quintessential Australian symbol that simply cannot be mistaken is the timeless classic meat pie. Be it a sudden chill in the air or a thrilling footy game, nothing satisfies quite like sinking your teeth into a warm, irresistibly flaky meat pie with the perfect amount of tomato sauce.

They're nearly as iconic as the renowned Sydney Opera House, wouldn't you agree? Yet, troublingly, the crowd-favourite snack is facing a threat, with sales experiencing a sharp decline in recent years.

According to data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), sales of meat pies from both supermarkets and bakeries have been steadily dropping for the past five years, reaching an all-time low in March this year.

Of course, there's a certain rhythm to pie sales in this country. Sales tend to rise (just like a perfect pastry) in the colder months and dip during our sweltering Aussie summers.

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New data revealed this classic snack could be on the way out. Credit: Facebook/Vintage Kiss.

But this year, something is different. Our trusty meat pie sales failed to make a comeback. Instead, the figures continued declining, with December sales sharply plummeting like a botched soufflé.

At their worst point, pie sales were 40% lower than their peak in June 2020, when Australia was knee-deep in the pandemic. The ABS data doesn't include pies bought from takeaway shops, though, so it's important to note that this dip is specific to supermarket and bakery pies only.

In an interview with Sunrise, Jon Gisler, owner of Gisler Pies in Queensland, remains optimistic and says he doesn't know where these statistics are coming from but insists that 'Pies are here to stay.'

With a heartfelt dedication to the humble snack, Gisler urges all Aussies to rally around their local bakeries: 'I think everyone just needs to jump in their car and support their local bakeries today,' he said.

View attachment 22850​

So, what's causing this decline in meat pie sales? Some believe the rising cost of living is to blame, forcing budget-conscious buyers to opt for more affordable meal options.

Basic economics supports this notion. As the cost of living bears down, the first thing to go is non-essential purchases.

Social media users have also weighed in on the matter, with one Aussie on Twitter saying: 'I stopped having them because of the price; for a few dollars more, you can buy something better.'

Another wrote: 'I wouldn't say they're not popular. They're just getting too expensive. High cost of living. People are budgeting and are struggling to get the bare essentials.'

Others questioned whether the higher prices of ingredients like beef and pastry could be causing these disappointing stats (as prices increase to accomodate manufacturing costs) – or perhaps there's a cultural shift afoot? Are Aussies swapping their pies for pizzas? Is the golden era of the meat pie slowly fading away?

Only time will tell if this classic Aussie snack can ride out this wave of uncertainty. In the meantime, let's all show our support for the meat pie industry by treating ourselves to a fresh, warm pie – complete with lashings of tomato sauce, of course.

Key Takeaways

• Sales of iconic Australian meat pies have been declining, reaching a five-year low this year, according to data released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS).
• Seasonal pie sales trends changed in 2022, with sales remaining lower than usual and continuing to decline instead of picking up in winter as expected.
• The ABS data shows that in March of this year, meat pie sales were the lowest since March 2018 and 40% lower than their peak in June 2020.
• Some consumers have stopped buying pies, citing increased prices as the main reason; others question whether it is a cultural shift or higher costs of pie ingredients contributing to the decline.

Members, we would love to hear your thoughts. Have you found yourselves still enjoying the occasional meat pie, or have you observed a shift in your purchasing habits? If so, what substitute have you chosen in place of this saucy snack? We eagerly await your opinions, so please share them with us in the comments section below!

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[Chippie]

It's the same reason why on everything, no one can afford the blatant rip off price hikes on nearly everything we buy. The greedy supermarkets and businesses can't see this! We the consumers need to stop buying as much as possible and only buy what is absolutely essential, let everything else sit and rot on their shelves, I for one am sick to death of being ripped off by big businesses and their whinging while still making huge profits at our expense!

 

[G-g]

A quintessential Australian symbol that simply cannot be mistaken is the timeless classic meat pie. Be it a sudden chill in the air or a thrilling footy game, nothing satisfies quite like sinking your teeth into a warm, irresistibly flaky meat pie with the perfect amount of tomato sauce.

They're nearly as iconic as the renowned Sydney Opera House, wouldn't you agree? Yet, troublingly, the crowd-favourite snack is facing a threat, with sales experiencing a sharp decline in recent years.

According to data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), sales of meat pies from both supermarkets and bakeries have been steadily dropping for the past five years, reaching an all-time low in March this year.

Of course, there's a certain rhythm to pie sales in this country. Sales tend to rise (just like a perfect pastry) in the colder months and dip during our sweltering Aussie summers.

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New data revealed this classic snack could be on the way out. Credit: Facebook/Vintage Kiss.

But this year, something is different. Our trusty meat pie sales failed to make a comeback. Instead, the figures continued declining, with December sales sharply plummeting like a botched soufflé.

At their worst point, pie sales were 40% lower than their peak in June 2020, when Australia was knee-deep in the pandemic. The ABS data doesn't include pies bought from takeaway shops, though, so it's important to note that this dip is specific to supermarket and bakery pies only.

In an interview with Sunrise, Jon Gisler, owner of Gisler Pies in Queensland, remains optimistic and says he doesn't know where these statistics are coming from but insists that 'Pies are here to stay.'

With a heartfelt dedication to the humble snack, Gisler urges all Aussies to rally around their local bakeries: 'I think everyone just needs to jump in their car and support their local bakeries today,' he said.

View attachment 22850​

So, what's causing this decline in meat pie sales? Some believe the rising cost of living is to blame, forcing budget-conscious buyers to opt for more affordable meal options.

Basic economics supports this notion. As the cost of living bears down, the first thing to go is non-essential purchases.

Social media users have also weighed in on the matter, with one Aussie on Twitter saying: 'I stopped having them because of the price; for a few dollars more, you can buy something better.'

Another wrote: 'I wouldn't say they're not popular. They're just getting too expensive. High cost of living. People are budgeting and are struggling to get the bare essentials.'

Others questioned whether the higher prices of ingredients like beef and pastry could be causing these disappointing stats (as prices increase to accomodate manufacturing costs) – or perhaps there's a cultural shift afoot? Are Aussies swapping their pies for pizzas? Is the golden era of the meat pie slowly fading away?

Only time will tell if this classic Aussie snack can ride out this wave of uncertainty. In the meantime, let's all show our support for the meat pie industry by treating ourselves to a fresh, warm pie – complete with lashings of tomato sauce, of course.

Key Takeaways

• Sales of iconic Australian meat pies have been declining, reaching a five-year low this year, according to data released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS).
• Seasonal pie sales trends changed in 2022, with sales remaining lower than usual and continuing to decline instead of picking up in winter as expected.
• The ABS data shows that in March of this year, meat pie sales were the lowest since March 2018 and 40% lower than their peak in June 2020.
• Some consumers have stopped buying pies, citing increased prices as the main reason; others question whether it is a cultural shift or higher costs of pie ingredients contributing to the decline.

Members, we would love to hear your thoughts. Have you found yourselves still enjoying the occasional meat pie, or have you observed a shift in your purchasing habits? If so, what substitute have you chosen in place of this saucy snack? We eagerly await your opinions, so please share them with us in the comments section below!

It's the same reason why on everything, no one can afford the blatant rip off price hikes on nearly everything we buy. The greedy supermarkets and businesses can't see this! We the consumers need to stop buying as much as possible and only buy what is absolutely essential, let everything else sit and rot on their shelves, I for one am sick to death of being ripped off by big businesses and their whinging while still making huge profits at our expense!

I have found many of the meat pies I have bought have a smallish amount of minced meat, some added vegie matter and too much ‘gravy’. That’s not like the old meat pies I used to eat when I was young.

 

[mylittletibbies]

I have found many of the meat pies I have bought have a smallish amount of minced meat, some added vegie matter and too much ‘gravy’. That’s not like the old meat pies I used to eat when I was young.
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That's why I make my own

 

[Pattycake]

A quintessential Australian symbol that simply cannot be mistaken is the timeless classic meat pie. Be it a sudden chill in the air or a thrilling footy game, nothing satisfies quite like sinking your teeth into a warm, irresistibly flaky meat pie with the perfect amount of tomato sauce.

They're nearly as iconic as the renowned Sydney Opera House, wouldn't you agree? Yet, troublingly, the crowd-favourite snack is facing a threat, with sales experiencing a sharp decline in recent years.

According to data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), sales of meat pies from both supermarkets and bakeries have been steadily dropping for the past five years, reaching an all-time low in March this year.

Of course, there's a certain rhythm to pie sales in this country. Sales tend to rise (just like a perfect pastry) in the colder months and dip during our sweltering Aussie summers.

View attachment 22836

New data revealed this classic snack could be on the way out. Credit: Facebook/Vintage Kiss.

But this year, something is different. Our trusty meat pie sales failed to make a comeback. Instead, the figures continued declining, with December sales sharply plummeting like a botched soufflé.

At their worst point, pie sales were 40% lower than their peak in June 2020, when Australia was knee-deep in the pandemic. The ABS data doesn't include pies bought from takeaway shops, though, so it's important to note that this dip is specific to supermarket and bakery pies only.

In an interview with Sunrise, Jon Gisler, owner of Gisler Pies in Queensland, remains optimistic and says he doesn't know where these statistics are coming from but insists that 'Pies are here to stay.'

With a heartfelt dedication to the humble snack, Gisler urges all Aussies to rally around their local bakeries: 'I think everyone just needs to jump in their car and support their local bakeries today,' he said.

View attachment 22850​

So, what's causing this decline in meat pie sales? Some believe the rising cost of living is to blame, forcing budget-conscious buyers to opt for more affordable meal options.

Basic economics supports this notion. As the cost of living bears down, the first thing to go is non-essential purchases.

Social media users have also weighed in on the matter, with one Aussie on Twitter saying: 'I stopped having them because of the price; for a few dollars more, you can buy something better.'

Another wrote: 'I wouldn't say they're not popular. They're just getting too expensive. High cost of living. People are budgeting and are struggling to get the bare essentials.'

Others questioned whether the higher prices of ingredients like beef and pastry could be causing these disappointing stats (as prices increase to accomodate manufacturing costs) – or perhaps there's a cultural shift afoot? Are Aussies swapping their pies for pizzas? Is the golden era of the meat pie slowly fading away?

Only time will tell if this classic Aussie snack can ride out this wave of uncertainty. In the meantime, let's all show our support for the meat pie industry by treating ourselves to a fresh, warm pie – complete with lashings of tomato sauce, of course.

Key Takeaways

• Sales of iconic Australian meat pies have been declining, reaching a five-year low this year, according to data released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS).
• Seasonal pie sales trends changed in 2022, with sales remaining lower than usual and continuing to decline instead of picking up in winter as expected.
• The ABS data shows that in March of this year, meat pie sales were the lowest since March 2018 and 40% lower than their peak in June 2020.
• Some consumers have stopped buying pies, citing increased prices as the main reason; others question whether it is a cultural shift or higher costs of pie ingredients contributing to the decline.

Members, we would love to hear your thoughts. Have you found yourselves still enjoying the occasional meat pie, or have you observed a shift in your purchasing habits? If so, what substitute have you chosen in place of this saucy snack? We eagerly await your opinions, so please share them with us in the comments section below!

 

[Pattycake]

Have just put my beef, onions, garlic, tomato paste vegetable stock, in slow cooker to be ready later today for my homemade pie with (sloppy peas) to cheer on Queensland for state of origin tonight.

 

[Pommyoz]

I have found many of the meat pies I have bought have a smallish amount of minced meat, some added vegie matter and too much ‘gravy’. That’s not like the old meat pies I used to eat when I was young.

I agree. Chunks of meat should be first, then thick gravy. Mince could be anything from sawdust to workers leftovers yuk!
Also, they are very difficult to eat unless you are bibbed up and at the table!

 

[Mr Chips]

Have just put my beef, onions, garlic, tomato paste vegetable stock, in slow cooker to be ready later today for my homemade pie with (sloppy peas) to cheer on Queensland for state of origin tonight.

Love this but can't agree with the Maroons bit, Lol.

 

[Macarj]

Many things are not selling as well as before covid but I still buy meat pies they are cheap

 

[Macarj]

Have just put my beef, onions, garlic, tomato paste vegetable stock, in slow cooker to be ready later today for my homemade pie with (sloppy peas) to cheer on Queensland for state of origin tonight.

Ah sloppy peas lovem