Our 'Steak' in Victoria
The Economic Benefits of Red Meat Processing
Total employment:
53,000 (FTE)
The red meat processing industry’s contribution to full-time employment in Victoria totalled more than 53,000 jobs.
Victorian Manufacturing Workforce:
1 in 27
Red meat processing directly employs 1 in 27 Victorians who work in the manufacturing sector.
Total contribution to household income:
$6.1b
The Victorian red meat processing industry’s total contribution to household income is estimated to be more than $6.1 billion.
$7.8b
Total value added:
In total, the Victorian red meat processing industry is estimated to be more than $7.8 billion in industry value added.