Salted, in brine, dried or smoked beef market in Australia

Earlier Report Observations

In 2018, the market volume for salted, in brine, dried or smoked beef in Australia stood at 78.4 thousand tons. Market trends were supported by Meat & Livestock Australia's comprehensive analysis and forecasting, alongside strong demand from both domestic and export channels. This environment contributed to a steady expansion, with the market reaching 108.7 thousand tons by 2020.

After the 2020 peak, the market contracted to 88.6 thousand tons in 2021 and further to 75.5 thousand tons in 2022, stabilizing at 76.4 thousand tons in 2023. During this phase, growing consumer awareness and increased penetration of certified Angus beef in food service highlighted a shift toward premium products, which influenced market structure.

Export volumes varied significantly, peaking at 52.1 thousand tons in 2025, while imports remained marginal throughout the period. This underscores the export-oriented nature of Australian production for this product category.

Production salted, in brine, dried or smoked beef in Australia

In kind, 2018-2021, t

Top producers of salted, in brine, dried or smoked beef, 2018-2021

World map of production of salted, in brine, dried or smoked beef, 2018-2021

Australia's production of salted, in brine, dried or smoked beef declined after two years of growth. In 2021, production reached 94.2 t, down 21.2% from 2020. Between 2018 and 2021, production fell by 17.1%, averaging an annual decrease of 6.1%. The peak was recorded in 2020 at 119.6 t, while the largest annual increase occurred in 2019 at 3.5%.

Annual dynamics of production in Australia in kind, 2018-2021, t

Exports salted, in brine, dried or smoked beef from Australia

Exports in kind, kg

Australia's exports of salted, in brine, dried or smoked beef declined for the third consecutive year. In 2021, exports totaled 8 239 kg, a 35.0% drop from the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, exports decreased by 77.5%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -39.1%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Australia in kind, 2018-2021, kg

From 2018 to 2021, the main buyers of Australia's salted, in brine, dried or smoked beef were Qatar (27.6% of exports in kind), South Korea (26.2%), and New Zealand (6.7%). Together, these three markets accounted for 60.5% of total exports in kind.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's exports from Australia in kind, 2018-2021

Exports in value, K $ US

Australia's exports of salted, in brine, dried or smoked beef in value terms fell sharply in 2021, totaling 130.6 K $ US, down 63.8% from the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, exports decreased by 62.2%, with a CAGR of -27.7%. The peak value was recorded in 2020 at 360.8 K $ US, while the largest annual increase occurred in 2020 at 14.6%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Australia in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

From 2018 to 2021, the core markets for Australia's exports in value terms were South Korea (21.0% of exports), Qatar (20.6%), and Hong Kong (17.7%). Together, these three destinations represented 59.4% of total export value.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's exports from Australia in value, 2018-2021

Imports salted, in brine, dried or smoked beef to Australia

Imports in kind, kg

The data shows irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. Imports reached their lowest point in 2019 at 480 kg and peaked in 2021, with a 5.3-fold difference between these years. In 2021, Australia imported {value_last_year} kg of salted, in brine, dried or smoked beef, marking a 44.3% increase from the previous year. The largest decline was recorded in 2019 at 61.7%, while the largest increase occurred in 2020 at 269.0%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Australia in kind, 2018-2021, kg

From 2018 to 2021, the key sources for Australia's imports in kind were the Netherlands (61.4% of total flows) and New Zealand (38.6%), together accounting for 100.0% of imports.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's imports to Australia in kind, 2018-2021

Imports in value, K $ US

The market exhibited an unstable trend throughout the period. Imports hit their lowest point in 2019 at 12.0 K $ US and peaked in 2021, with a 6.5-fold swing between these years. In 2021, foreign supplies of salted, in brine, dried or smoked beef to Australia totaled 78.4 K $ US, a sharp uptick of 72.5% from the previous year. The largest decline was recorded in 2019 at 81.9%, while the largest increase occurred in 2020 at 278.9%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Australia in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

In 2018-2021, the dominant sources for Australia's imports in value terms were New Zealand (51.5% of total flows) and the Netherlands (48.5%), together forming 100.0% of total import value.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's imports to Australia in value, 2018-2021