AMIC is the peak body representing retailers, processors and smallgoods manufacturers across the country.
The Australian Meat Industry Council exists for a clear reason: to help our members achieve and maintain profitability in a world that has never seen more change.
We’re here to be a powerful voice for our industry. We’re here to ensure our members are recognised for the crucial role they play in the agribusiness supply chain. We’re here to support our members to continue creating jobs in Australia and to continue to feed the Australian economy.
Australian Meat Industry Figures
Australian red
meat and livestock turnover
$81.7
Billion
Australian red meat and livestock industry employed
418,921
People (direct and indirect jobs)
Number of Australian red meat and livestock businesses
76,999
Up 3.2% from 2021-22 though down 1.3% on 2018-19 levels
Total value of Australian red meat and livestock exports
$18.2
Billion
Source: State of the Industry Report 2024, Meat & Livestock Australia