Our 'Steak' in New South Wales
The Economic Benefits of Red Meat Processing
Total employment:
34,000 (FTE)
The red meat processing industry’s contribution to full-time employment in New South Wales totaled more than 34,000 jobs.
New South Wales Manufacturing Workforce:
1 in 33
Red meat processing directly employs 1 in 33 New South Wales workers in the manufacturing sector.
Total contribution to household income:
$1.9b
The New South Wales red meat processing industry’s total contribution to household income is estimated to be more than
$1.9 billion.
$5.1b
Total value added:
In total, the New South Wales red meat processing industry is estimated to be more than $5.1 billion in total industry value added.