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Australia - Meat - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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Oct 16, 2023

Australia's July 2023 Meat Exports Surge to a Record $1B, Up by 4%

Australia Meat Exports

In July 2023, exports of meat from Australia expanded to 168K tons, surging by 2.6% against June 2023 figures. Overall, total exports indicated measured growth from July 2022 to July 2023: its volume increased at an average monthly rate of +2.5% over the last twelve months. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on July 2023 figures, exports increased by +4.2% against March 2023 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in March 2023 with an increase of 38% against the previous month. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure in July 2023.

In value terms, meat exports expanded to $1B (IndexBox estimates) in July 2023. Over the period under review, exports saw a slight expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in February 2023 with an increase of 30% against the previous month. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure in July 2023.Australia Meat Exports By Country (Million USD)

COUNTRYExport Value of Meat in Australia (million USD)
Jul 2022Aug 2022Sep 2022Oct 2022Nov 2022Dec 2022Jan 2023Feb 2023Mar 2023Apr 2023May 2023Jun 2023Jul 2023
United States187229181190162187120146198165189221271
China164211197185172159124143232251232229189
South Korea15716812313210713084.9104148125125127141
Japan14314110011612797.884.8145126109124134113
Indonesia28.934.024.322.326.520.715.935.041.826.430.133.047.9
United Arab Emirates20.722.325.027.126.928.321.323.426.926.426.724.121.4
Malaysia31.416.919.422.816.618.114.620.123.616.517.423.017.0
Others198213193189172185128155186166206212245
Total9311,0358638848108265947709838849501,0031,044

Exports by Country

The United States (36K tons), China (34K tons) and South Korea (21K tons) were the main destinations of meat exports from Australia, together accounting for 54% of total exports.

From July 2022 to July 2023, the biggest increases were in the United States (with a CAGR of +5.6%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the United States ($271M), China ($189M) and South Korea ($141M) appeared to be the largest markets for meat exported from Australia worldwide, together accounting for 57% of total exports. Japan, Indonesia, the United Arab Emirates and Malaysia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 19%.

Among the main countries of destination, Indonesia, with a CAGR of +4.3%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Exports by Type

Beef (cattle meat) (111K tons) was the largest type of meat exported from Australia, accounting for a 66% share of total exports. Moreover, beef (cattle meat) exceeded the volume of the second product type, lamb and sheep meat (49K tons), twofold. Pork (4.1K tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 2.5% share.

From July 2022 to July 2023, the average monthly rate of growth in terms of the volume of export of beef (cattle meat) totaled +2.3%. With regard to the other exported products, the following average monthly rates of growth were recorded: lamb and sheep meat (+2.7% per month) and pork (+4.4% per month).

In value terms, beef (cattle meat) ($747M) remains the largest type of meat exported from Australia, comprising 72% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by lamb and sheep meat ($267M), with a 26% share of total exports. It was followed by goat meat, with a 1.4% share.

From July 2022 to July 2023, the average monthly growth rate of the export volume of beef (cattle meat) totaled +1.1%. With regard to the other exported products, the following average monthly rates of growth were recorded: lamb and sheep meat (+0.3% per month) and goat meat (+1.0% per month).

Export Prices by Country

In July 2023, the meat price amounted to $6,230 per ton (FOB, Australia), standing approximately at the previous month. Over the period under review, the export price, however, continues to indicate a slight shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in April 2023 when the average export price increased by 4.9% against the previous month. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $7,485 per ton in July 2022; however, from August 2022 to July 2023, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In July 2023, the country with the highest price was the United States ($7,546 per ton), while the average price for exports to the Philippines ($3,250 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From July 2022 to July 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Papua New Guinea (+0.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the meat market in Australia. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

  • FCL 1108 - Meat of asses
  • FCL 947 - Buffalo meat
  • FCL 1127 - Meat of camels
  • FCL 867 - Meat of cattle
  • FCL 870 - Meat of cattle, boneless
  • FCL 1017 - Goat meat
  • FCL 1097 - Horse meat
  • FCL 1111 - Meat of mules
  • FCL 1158 - Meat of other domestic camelids
  • FCL 1151 - Meat of other domestic rodents
  • FCL 1035 - Pig meat
  • FCL 1141 - Rabbit meat
  • FCL 977 - Meat of sheep

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  • Australia

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  • Market volume and value
  • Per Capita consumption
  • Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
  • Trade (exports and imports) in Australia
  • Export and import prices
  • Market trends, drivers and restraints
  • Key market players and their profiles

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  1. 1. INTRODUCTION

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  2. 2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

    A Quick Overview of Market Performance

    1. KEY FINDINGS
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  3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

    Understanding the Current State of The Market and its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. MARKET STRUCTURE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    3. TRADE BALANCE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2035

  4. 4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCTS FOR DIVERSIFICATION

    Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

    1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
    2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
    3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCTS
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    5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCTS FOR EXPORTS

  5. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

    1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
    3. COUNTRIES WITH TOP YIELDS
    4. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
    5. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES

  6. 6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

    Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Export

    1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
    3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
    4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS

  7. 7. PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)

  8. 8. IMPORTS

    The Largest Import Supplying Countries

    1. IMPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)

  9. 9. EXPORTS

    The Largest Destinations for Exports

    1. EXPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)

  10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

  11. LIST OF TABLES

    1. Key Findings In 2024
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    3. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    4. Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012-2024
    6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012-2024
    7. Import Prices, By Country, 2012-2024
    8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012-2024
    9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012-2024
    10. Exports Prices, By Country, 2012-2024

  12. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    2. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply Vs. Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply Vs. Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    5. Trade Balance, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    6. Trade Balance, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    7. Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    8. Market Volume Forecast to 2035
    9. Market Value Forecast to 2035
    10. Market Size and Growth, by Product
    11. Average Per Capita Consumption, by Product
    12. Exports and Growth, by Product
    13. Export Prices and Growth, by Product
    14. Production Volume and Growth
    15. Yield and Growth
    16. Exports and Growth
    17. Export Prices and Growth
    18. Market Size and Growth
    19. Per Capita Consumption
    20. Imports and Growth
    21. Import Prices
    22. Production, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    23. Production, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    24. Producing Animals: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    25. Yield: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    26. Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    27. Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    28. Imports, in Physical Terms, by Country, 2024
    29. Imports, in Physical Terms, by Country, 2012-2024
    30. Imports, in Value Terms, by Country, 2012-2024
    31. Import Prices, by Country, 2012-2024
    32. Exports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    33. Exports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    34. Exports, in Physical Terms, by Country, 2024
    35. Exports, in Physical Terms, by Country, 2012-2024
    36. Exports, in Value Terms, by Country, 2012-2024
    37. Export Prices, by Country, 2012-2024

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