Red Meat Record Breaking
More to Meat are proud to share that last year saw Australia break export records for beef, lamb, mutton, goat and offal.
2024 was the first time all these red meat categories have been broken in a single year.
This increase in production and sales mean more jobs in rural Australia, more business across the entire supply chain and more opportunity for regional communities across the country.
The US was the largest market for beef, lamb and goat, while China took the largest share of mutton.
The results were shared in Queensland Country Life following the Parliamentary Friends of Red Meat event at Parliament House last year.
The article emphasised the immense contribution to economic development in Australia, providing food for millions of people around the world and employment for 419 000 Australians.
2024 saw red meat exports 21 per cent higher than 2023, at 2,243,492 tonnes.
The future of Australian red meat looks bright, with lower US beef and New Zealand lamb production, a wide range of products and cuts, competitive prices, good supply and our long-standing customer loyalty.
By continuing to enjoy Aussie red meat, you are making a direct difference to the Australian economy and regional communities.
There is more to your red meat than meets the eye.