04 Jul 2025
Australian Beef Exports Hit Record Highs Yet Again
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Australian Beef Exports Hit Record Highs Amid Global Supply Tightening
July 04, 2025 | Meatex News Desk
Australian beef exports have reached unprecedented levels, with June 2025 setting a new monthly record of 134,593 tonnes, according to Meat & Livestock Australia (MLA)
The first half of the year has seen total exports climb to 702,220 tonnes, another all-time high.
Key Drivers of Demand
- Global supply constraints: Reduced output from competing beef-exporting nations has opened up opportunities for Australian producers.
- Reputation for quality: Australian beef continues to earn international acclaim, with 38 of the 101 restaurants listed in the World’s Best Steaks guide featuring it on their menus.
- Market diversity: While the United States remains the top destination, exports to China, Japan, and Korea remain strong. The share of exports to other markets also rose from 18% in June 2024 to 20% in June 2025.
- Grainfed beef boom: Grainfed exports surged by 29% year-on-year, reaching a record 39,887 tonnes in June. The ten highest months for grain fed exports have all occurred within the past year.
With slaughter numbers remaining high and carcase weights above average, MLA expects export momentum to continue through the second half of 2025.
Original reporting by Meat & Livestock Australia
