Our 'Steak' in Queensland
The Economic Benefits of Red Meat Processing
Total employment:
55,000 (FTE)
The red meat processing industry’s contribution to full-time employment in Queensland totalled more than
55,000 jobs.
Queensland Manufacturing
Workforce:
1 in 13
Red meat processing directly employs 1 in 13 Queenslanders who work in the manufacturing sector.
Total contribution to household income:
$8.3b
The Queensland red meat processing industry’s total contribution to household income is estimated to be more than $8.3 billion.
Total value added:
$8b
In total, the Queensland red meat processing industry is estimated to generate more than
$8 billion in industry value added.