The Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission (ACIC) released its latest annual report which monitors the presence of methylamphetamine, cocaine, heroin and 3,4-methylenedioxymethylamphetamine (MDMA) in wastewater.

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MDMA-relevant statistics from the after testing wastewater samples from 64 treatment plants across the country between August 2024 and 2025, as follows:

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1. In general, the testing of wastewater for MDMA, meth, heroin and cocaine, shows Australia’s major illicit drug markets continue to demonstrate sustained growth, 
2. The results for MDMA consumption were mixed across jurisdictions.
3. There are indications that consumption of MDMA may have plateaued during 2025
4. MDMA consumption increased between August and December 2024, then decreased to August 2025

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There are indications that MDMA is being manufactured in Asia as well as Europe (and to a lesser extent in Australia) and this has potential implications for the Australian market, such as supply and availability, pricing, and quality and purity.

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As revealed in the report (2024-25), total national consumption of methylamphetamine, cocaine, MDMA and heroin was 26.8 tonnes, the highest combined weight recorded since the testing commenced in 2016.

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Using consumption data and the most recent national median price data available to the ACIC, it is possible to calculate the overall estimated street value of the major illicit drugs. In Year 9 (2024–25) the total market value of the 4 major illicit drugs of concern increased from $11.5 billion to a record $14.3 billion

Estimated street value of drugs consumed

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Estimated state and territory consumption of MDMA

Source: https://www.acic.gov.au/publications/national-wastewater-drug-monitoring-program-reports/report-25-national-wastewater-drug-monitoring-program/introduction