Our 'Steak' in New South Wales
The Economic Benefits of Red Meat Processing
Total employment:
53,000 (FTE)
The red meat processing industry’s contribution to full-time employment in New South Wales totaled more than 53,000 jobs.
New South Wales Manufacturing Workforce:
1 in 30
Red meat processing directly employs
1 in 30 New South Wales workers in the manufacturing sector.
Total contribution to household income:
$6.7b
The New South Wales red meat processing industry’s total contribution to household income is estimated to be more than $6.7 billion.
$9.3b
Total value added:
In total, the New South Wales red meat processing industry is estimated to be more than
$9.3 billion in total industry value added.