| 1788 |
An informal produce market is created. |
| 1790 |
Prohibitions on trade are relaxed and "surplus" produce is allowed to be sold under market conditions. |
| 1806 |
The first organised market is established by Governor Bligh at The Rocks. |
| 1810 |
A market wharf is built in Cockle Bay and the marketplace is relocated to the current site of the Queen Victoria Building. |
| 1842 |
Sydney City Council assumes control of the markets. |
| 1869 |
Fresh fruit and vegetable markets open in Campbell Street. |
| 1914 |
New market complex opened at Haymarket. |
| 1968 |
The Sydney Farm Produce Market Authority is established to manage the markets. |
| 1972 |
Work begins on constructing a new market facility at Flemington. |
| 1975 |
Sydney Markets moves to Flemington. |
| 1988 |
Sydney's Paddy's Markets cease trading at Haymarket and move to Redfern while the Market City development is under construction. |
| 1993 |
Sydney's Paddy's Markets return to Haymarket. |
| 1997 |
The NSW Government transfers ownership of Sydney Markets from the Sydney Market Authority to Sydney Markets Limited a newly formed, industry-owned company. |
| 2000 |
Sydney Markets celebrates 25 years of trade at Flemington. |
| 2002 |
Sydney Markets Limited purchases the Flemington site and infrastructure from the NSW Government. |
| 2005 |
Sydney Markets Limited celebrates 30 years of trade at Flemington. |
| 2025 |
Sydney Markets Limited celebrates 50 years of trade at Flemington. |
