Production Volume species – The volume of meat produced from minor species is much lower than that of the major meat species. A summary of industry is provided in the following tables. These figures were sourced directly from industry participants. 7: Annual Production Volumes and Indicative Value of Minor Meats Total annual Export Domestic Meat Species production volume volume Retail (tonnes) (tonnes) (tonnes) 21,000 (for Kangaroo 15,000 6,000 $6 humans) Rabbit 260 0 260 $14.50 Deer 288 200 88 $35.00 - $65.00 $16.50 Ostrich 30 29.3 0.3 $30.00(premium fillets) $2.70 (manufacturing carcass) Buffalo 35 8 27 $3.60 - $4.00 (restaurant carcass) Camel 250 250 Crocodile 100 60 40 $10.00 - $20.00 Emu 88.7 18.6 70.1 $5 - $30 Exports Australia’s meat industry is heavily dependent on exports, which account for around 65 per cent of the country’s beef, 45 per cent of lamb and 80 per cent of mutton production. Export markets are very sensitive to food safety issues. Between 2010–11 and 2015–16, beef production is projected to increase by around 10 per cent, sheep meat production by 12 per cent and pig meat production by 7 per cent. Table 8: Australia’s Exports in 2011‒12 Meat Weight/numbers ($m) Beef & veal 948 kt 4,466 Mutton 89 kt 362 Lamb 174 kt 1,061 Live animals 2.562 million 345 Cattle 0.579 million 412 The main destinations of Australia’s beef, veal and live cattle exports in 2011/12 are displayed in Table 9. Table 9: Beef, Veal and Live Cattle Export Destinations 2011‒12 Meat Exports Destination Volume (kt) USA 205
Production Volume – species The volume of meat produced from minor species is much lower than that of the major meat species. A summary of industry is provided in the following tables. These figures were sourced directly from industry participants. 7: Annual Production Volumes and Indicative Value of Minor Meats Meat Species Total annual production (tonnes) Export volume (tonnes) Domestic volume (tonnes) Retail Kangaroo 21,000 (for humans) 15,000 6,000 $6 Rabbit 260 0 260 $14.50 Deer 288 200 88 $35.00 - $65.00 Ostrich 30 29.3 0.3 $16.50 $30.00(premium fillets) Buffalo 35 8 27 $2.70 (manufacturing carcass) $3.60 - $4.00 (restaurant carcass) Camel 250 250 Crocodile 100 60 40 $10.00 - $20.00 Emu 88.7 18.6 70.1 $5 - $30 Exports Australia’s meat industry is heavily dependent on exports, which account for around 65 per cent of the country’s beef, 45 per cent of lamb and 80 per cent of mutton production. Export markets are very sensitive to food safety issues. Between 2010–11 and 2015–16, beef production is projected to increase by around 10 per cent, sheep meat production by 12 per cent and pig meat production by 7 per cent. Table 8: Australia’s Exports in 2011‒12 Meat Weight/numbers ($m) Beef & veal 948 kt 4,466 Mutton 89 kt 362 Lamb 174 kt 1,061 Live animals 2.562 million 345 Cattle 0.579 million 412 The main destinations of Australia’s beef, veal and live cattle exports in 2011/12 are displayed in Table 9. Table 9: Beef, Veal and Live Cattle Export Destinations 2011‒12 Meat Exports Destination Volume (kt) USA 205
P1014-MeatPPPSAppR-RIS.docx