Our 'Steak' in Western Australia
The Economic Benefits of Red Meat Processing
Total employment:
11,000 (FTE)
The red meat processing industry’s contribution to full-time employment in Western Australia totalled more than 11,000 jobs.
Western Australian Manufacturing Workforce:
1 in 22
Red meat processing directly employs
1 in 22 Western Australians who work in the manufacturing sector.
Total contribution to household income:
$1.7b
The Western Australian red meat processing industry’s total contribution to household income is estimated to be more than $1.7 billion.
Total value added:
$2b
In total, the Western Australian red meat processing industry is estimated to generate more than $2 billion in industry value added.