Record red meat

NEW and expanding global markets, especially in the Middle East, have contributed to a record $17 billion worth of red meat exports from Australia in 2023, however China remains the number one destination by volume. Photo: SUPPLIED.

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February 05, 2024 | 5:00 PM

AUSTRALIA has exported a record $17 billion worth of red meat in 2023 with a total volume of 1.84 million shipped weight tonnes to over 100 countries for the 12 months ending November 2023.

Meat & Livestock Australia’s (MLA) annual global market snapshots for 2024 provided insights into where the volume and value were distributed to, and drivers of demand in each market.