Australia: Beef exports break records as global demand surges
Australian beef is in greater demand due to lower supply from competing beef export nations and significant international regard for the quality of Australian product. In the 101 restaraunts listed in the recent World’s Best Steaks guide, at least 38 restaurants (21 international) included Australian beef on the menu.
The United States remains the largest international market for Australian beef, followed by China, Japan and Korea. The proportion of exports going to other markets has also increased from 18% in June 2024 to 20% in June 2025, even as overall exports lifted substantially. This shows market diversity in addition to a surge in demand.
Grainfed exports rose by 29% from June 2024 to 39,887 tonnes – the largest volume on record. This follows a run of substantial growth in grainfed exports, meaning that the ten largest months for grainfed exports occurred over the past year. This demonstrates a strengthening market.
With weekly slaughter numbers remaining robust and carcase weights above long-term averages, exports will likely remain strong in coming months. Australia’s strong international reputation and high production positions the sector well, especially at a time of relatively lower global production.
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