Our 'Steak' in Queensland
The Economic Benefits of Red Meat Processing
Total employment:
47,500 (FTE)
The red meat processing industry’s contribution to full-time employment in Queensland totalled more than 47,500 jobs.
Queensland Manufacturing
Workforce:
1 in 17
Red meat processing directly employs 1 in 17 Queenslanders who work in the manufacturing sector.
Total contribution to household income:
$2.2b
The Queensland red meat processing industry’s total contribution to household income is estimated to be more than $2.2 billion.
Total value added:
$6.4b
In total, the Queensland red meat processing industry is estimated to generate more than $6.4 billion in industry value added.