Australia Edible Meat Market Report and Forecast 2024-2032

Australia Edible Meat Market Outlook

The Australia edible meat market size reached USD 17.91 billion in 2023. The market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 5.6% between 2024 and 2032, reaching almost USD 29.25 billion by 2032.

Key Takeaways:

• Mainland China maintains its status as the top destination for Australian red meat exports, receiving 206,193 tonnes of beef and 165,245 tonnes of lamb and mutton. Additionally, Korea emerges as one of Australia’s rapidly expanding lamb markets, with exports reaching USD 279 million in 2023. 

• Australia exported a record volume of 1.84 million shipped weight tonnes of red meat to more than 100 countries, totalling A$17.08 billion for the 12-month period ending November 2023.

The Australia edible meat market saw significant growth in 2022, driven primarily by increased pork consumption, which experienced the highest growth rate by value. This growth is attributed to rising consumer awareness of the health benefits associated with various types of meat consumption and the expansion of poultry farms to meet the demand for chicken and pork.

Meat, a vital source of essential nutrients like proteins, vitamins, and minerals, encompasses various types such as red meat (beef, lamb, goat), poultry meat (chicken, turkey), and seafood meat (fish, crab, lobster). Among these, chicken and lamb are the most popular in Australia, fuelled by health-conscious consumer preferences.

The demand for meat is further bolstered by the nutritional needs of the growing younger population, who seek protein-rich diets for bodybuilding. Australia's meat production industry is globally renowned, with advanced technologies deployed in processing plants to ensure high-quality products meeting global standards. With approximately 300 abattoirs and expanding local production, the industry continues to grow, with edible offal contributing a notable portion of revenue from cattle and sheep slaughtering. Understanding the range and processing methods of offal items is essential for maximising their utilisation in human consumption, as evidenced by visits to various abattoirs for insights into offal collection and processing practices playing a significant role in the Australia edible meat market development.

Market Segmentation

Australia Edible Meat Market Report and Forecast 2024-2032 offers a detailed analysis of the market based on the following segments:

Market Breakup by Type

• Beef

• Mutton

• Pork

• Poultry

• Others

Market Breakup by Form

• Fresh/ Chilled

• Canned

• Frozen

• Processed

Market Breakup by Distribution Channel

• On-Trade 

• Off-Trade

Market Breakup by Region

• New South Wales

• Victoria

• Queensland

• Western Australia

• Australian Capital Territory

• Others

Competitive Landscape

Top brand in the edible meat in Australia raise, slaughter and process meat animals for production of products to support end users in the market.

• Devro Limited  

• Gamekeepers of Australia Pty Ltd.  

• The Australian Meat Emporium  

• Mast link Australia Pty Ltd   

• Dorper Lamb Pty Ltd.  

• Others

Key Highlights of the Report

Australia Edible Meat Market Report Snapshots

Australia Edible Meat Market Size

Australia Edible Meat Companies