Australia produces about 4% of the worlds beef
In 2020, Australia produced around 4% of the world’s beef, and an even smaller percentage of sheepmeat. Compared with the EU, which produces 12% of the world’s beef, Australia is a small producer.
EU market access restrictions limits Australia export
With a relatively small population, Australia is able to export a larger percentage of its red meat than some other countries. This means that high-quality Australian red meat is enjoyed in over 100 countries worldwide. However, market access restrictions currently in place mean that Australia does not export a lot of red meat to the EU – for example with Australian beef accounting for less than 0.5% of EU domestic consumption.
