Category: Sheep Meat

Mar 14

Insight – Opportunities for Australian sheepmeat exports to India

India’s growing population, rising consumer incomes, falling rates of vegetarianism and other demographic factors are increasing the demand for red meat. India is a major global producer and consumer of carabeef (buffalo) and sheepmeat. Some sections of the population also consume beef (see Figure 1). Sheepmeat has the strongest prospects for Australian exporters. This is due to dietary preferences and reduced tariffs under the Australia-India Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement (AI-ECTA). Implications for Australian red meat exportersDemand for red meat Read Full Details…

Jan 22

Sheep meat exports continue to rise

Latest research from the ADHB shows that during November, imports of fresh and frozen sheep meat totalled 2100 tonnes, back 271 tonnes (11.5 per cent) on October, and 480 tonnes (18.7 per cent) less on the year. Decreased imports were seen from all countries aside from Australia, Spain and Greece, however uplifts from these countries only amounted to an additional 140 tonnes. There was a reduction in EU imports by 23.2 per cent on October, with the largest decreases seen Read Full Details…