Australia’s red meat industry exported new record volumes in the last financial year.
According to Meat & Livestock Australia (MLA), total beef and veal exports reached 1.4 million tonnes.
Mutton exports also hit a new record at 256,104 tonnes.
Lamb exports totalled 363,109 tonnes, making it the second-largest financial year for lamb exports.
Total red meat exports in June 2025 reached 209,074 tonnes, 20% higher than the same month last year.
It also saw 134,593 tonnes of beef exported, marking it the highest monthly beef export volume ever. This figure represents a 4% increase from May, and a 27% rise compared to June 2024.
“Achieving record exports across both beef and sheep meat in a single financial year is not just a milestone – it’s a reflection of Australia’s resilience and agility in a competitive global market,” MLA Managing Director, Michael Crowley said. These results reflect the strength of global demand for Australia’s red meat sector.
“With continued focus in sustainability, quality assurance, and strategic market access, Australia is well-positioned to build on this momentum through the second half of 2025 and beyond.”
Australia’s latest export meat figures can be viewed here – https://lnkd.in/gvq-sx5t
