Australian red meat exports set a new record, reaching over 2 million tonnes in the past year, according to a report by Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA). Beef exports matched the 2019–20 levels, while lamb, mutton, and goat meat exports hit all-time highs.

Beef exports reached 1.2 million tonnes, a 29% increase from the previous year, matching the 2019–20 levels. North America experienced the largest increase, with exports doubling to 343,034 tonnes. Exports to Japan rose by 14% to 238,220 tonnes, to China by 7% to 197,048 tonnes, and to South Korea by 8% to 191,270 tonnes.

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