China restricts beef imports from Australia

27/09/2013
China has restricted imports of chilled beef from Australia, the world's third-largest beef exporter, after ruling that exporters must receive approval for specific products.

The Australian government said it was working with China and the meat industry to resolve the issue as quickly as possible.

Australian beef exports to China are forecast to be worth about $562 million in the 2013/14 season with chilled beef accounting for about 10% of sales.