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MIA produces a range of statistics showing exports of sheepmeat, beef and co-products to key markets. These statistics are updated monthly and compiled from the official overseas merchandise trade data produced by Statistics New Zealand. You can read about these trends in our news resources, or you can read the… Read More
2024 Global Trade Statistics
Each month MIA releases in-depth analysis of red meat export trends in selected markets. You can read the 2024 monthly analysis by clicking the relevant links below. July 2024 June 2024 May 2024… Read More
2023 Global Trade Statistics
Each month MIA releases in-depth analysis of red meat export trends in selected markets. You can read the 2023 monthly analysis by clicking the relevant links below. December 2023 November 2023 October 2023… Read More
2022 Global Trade Statistics
Each month MIA releases in-depth analysis of red meat export trends in selected markets. You can read the 2022 monthly analysis by clicking the relevant links below. December 2022 November 2022 October… Read More
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United States hits four in row
The United States was New Zealand’s largest overall market for red meat in July for the fourth month in a row, according to an analysis by the Meat Industry Association (MIA). Total exports globally for the month were worth $773 million, a slight drop of two per cent compared to… Read More
MIA Annual Reports
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China demand for red meat soft but positive growth in all other key markets
All key red meat export markets, apart from China, showed positive growth during June, according to an analysis from the Meat Industry Association (MIA). New Zealand exported red meat worth $914 million during the month, a two per cent increase on June 2023. The US was again the largest market,… Read More
Workforce Development Plan 2023
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Pasture Raised Advantage
Pasture-Raised Advantage (PRA) is the name of a comprehensive new study of the physical, physiological and wellbeing outcomes from eating pasture-raised beef and lamb, compared to grain-finished beef and plant-based alternatives. The work started in 2019 and is being led by researchers from AgResearch, the Riddet Institute and the University… Read More
Red Meat Reports
The Red Meat Report covers a broad range of pre-and-post farmgate activities that we have undertaken on behalf of sheep and beef farmers, and red meat processors, exporters and marketers over the past six months. Read More
Trade enquiries
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2024 Red Meat Sector Conference kicks off this month
More than 300 people from across New Zealand’s red meat industry will converge on Wellington later this month for the annual Red Meat Sector Conference. The event at the Tākina Wellington Convention and Exhibition Centre on 22-23 July is one of the most significant events on the red meat sector’s… Read More
Green shoots for red meat exports with demand up in most markets
North America remained New Zealand’s largest red meat market during May with beef and sheepmeat exports to nearly all major markets increasing year-on-year, according to an analysis by the Meat Industry Association (MIA). New Zealand exported red meat products worth $1.1 billion for the month, three per cent up on… Read More
US overtakes China as New Zealand’s largest red meat market for April
Weak Chinese demand for red meat is being offset by strong demand from North America, which overtook China as New Zealand’s largest export market during April, according to an analysis by the Meat Industry Association (MIA). The sector exported red meat worth $922 million during the month, down four per… Read More
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MIA supports ETS, Pastoral Sector Group decision
The Meat Industry Association has welcomed the Government’s decision to keep agriculture out of the Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) and the establishment of a new Pastoral Sector Group to constructively tackle on-farm greenhouse gas reduction. The red meat industry also welcomed the pragmatic decision to remove the processor backstop, an… Read More
The red meat sector welcomes United Arab Emirates trade talks
The red meat sector has welcomed the start of trade negotiations between New Zealand and the United Arab Emirates (UAE), saying a high-quality and comprehensive agreement would further open opportunities to increase trade between the two countries. The UAE is an important market for New Zealand’s red meat sector, generating… Read More
First quarter red meat export data reflects weaker Chinese demand
New Zealand exported $2.58 billion worth of red meat products in the first quarter of the year as the sector continues to face weaker pricing and demand in China. Overall red meat exports were down by five per cent from the first quarter of 2023, the lowest value for the… Read More
United Arab Emirates CEPA submission
A joint submission from MIA and Beef+Lamb New Zealand to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade on the New Zealand-United Arab Emirates Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement. Click here to download the document… Read More
US demand for red meat helps offset weak Chinese market
New Zealand exported red meat products worth $932 million during February, with demand from the United States helping to offset the weak Chinese market. Overall, red meat exports in February were up 10 per cent on the relatively low export value recorded in February 2023, largely due to a rise… Read More
New Zealand red meat sector hopes EU-NZ FTA will boost links and co-operation
The New Zealand-European Union Free Trade Agreement (FTA) offers limited benefits to the red meat sector but will smooth the flow of trade and boost co-operation between the two markets. “The EU is among the New Zealand red meat sector’s most important markets, consistently ranking number three for the past… Read More
January red meat export data reflects continued challenges in global markets
New Zealand’s red meat sector exported products to the value of $759 million in January 2024, according to an analysis by the Meat Industry Association (MIA). MIA chief executive Sirma Karapeeva said the results — down eight per cent on January 2023 — reflected the ongoing volatility in global markets. Read More
MIA announces nine scholarships for red meat sector leaders of the future
Nine young New Zealanders have been selected for the Meat Industry Association (MIA) scholarship programme for 2024. Three post-graduate and six undergraduate students from Christchurch, Gore, Lumsden, Waikawa (Southland) Timaru, Ngāruawāhia, Dargaville and Feilding, have joined the programme, alongside nine returning scholars. Every year, the MIA provides scholarships of $5,000… Read More
NZ-EU FTA submission
Joint Submission to the Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade Committee on the New Zealand-European Union Free Trade Agreement Bill by MIA and Beef + Lamb New Zealand. Click here to download the submission. Read More
2023 red meat export figures a barometer of the global economy
New Zealand’s red meat sector exported products worth $10.2 billion in 2023, a drop in value of 11 percent compared to the previous year. The analysis by the Meat Industry Association (MIA) shows that while export volumes increased, the value fell from the record figures for both sheepmeat and beef… Read More
September red meat exports fall amid weaker global markets
New Zealand exported red meat worth $617 million during September, with global markets remaining relatively weak, according to the latest analysis from the Meat Industry Association (MIA). Overall exports for the month were down 18 per cent from last September. Exports to Canada, the UK and Saudia Arabia increased but… Read More
Future red meat leaders of the future wanted
Applications have opened for the Meat Industry Association (MIA) 2024 scholarship programme, aimed at tertiary students who are looking to a career in the red meat sector beyond the farm gate. Up to four new scholarships, a mixture of undergraduate and postgraduate positions, are available. Undergraduate scholarships are worth $5,000… Read More
2023 Sheep Summary
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Red Meat Sector Trade 2023 Summary
The red meat industry is New Zealand’s second largest goods exporter, generating 15% of New Zealand’s export revenue in 2022/23. Red meat exports were worth $10.8 billion for the year. While this was one percent less than the record level of 2021/22, it was still a very good result in… Read More
Red Meat Sector Conference 2024
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Agriculture central to NZ’s economic strategy
New Zealand’s red meat sector is calling on the future Government to put agriculture and the production and export of beef and lamb at the heart of a new economic strategy. Read More
China largest red meat market but US close behind
New Zealand exported red meat products worth $807 million during July, representing a 24 per cent drop on July 2022. Read More
Beef holds steady but sheepmeat down in tough markets
New Zealand red meat exports declined 12 per cent in value in June compared to the same period last year as global markets remained volatile. Read More
Red meat sector faces headwinds in global markets
New Zealand exported red meat products worth $1.1 billion during May, one per cent less than the same period in 2022, but global prices continued to be under pressure. Read More
Red meat exports steady despite volatile global markets
New Zealand’s red meat exports lifted slightly in April, with exports worth $996 million, a two per cent increase on April 2022 following three consecutive months of year-on-year declines. Read More
Challenging economic conditions impact red meat exports
New Zealand red meat exports continued to reflect the difficult global economic conditions with exports in March totalling $1.1 billion, four per cent down on March 2022. Read More
NZ-UK Free Trade Agreement ratification great news for red meat sector
The FTA between New Zealand and the UK will deliver a major boost to Kiwi red meat exports by eventually allowing tariff-free access for beef and lamb into the UK Read More
Five chosen for prestigious MIA scholarship
Five young New Zealanders considering careers in the red meat processing and exporting sector have been awarded prestigious Meat Industry Association scholarships for the 2023 academic year. Read More
Red meat sector celebrates UK’s accession to CPTPP
The UK’s bid to join the CPTPP is being celebrated by New Zealand’s red meat sector, saying it proves the high-quality and expandable free trade framework model. Read More
Feb red meat exports reflect challenging global economic conditions
New Zealand’s red meat exports dropped by almost a fifth in February as global economic conditions deteriorated Read More
Red meat exporters back Kiwis Backing Farmers campaign
NZ’s red meat processing and exporting sector is supporting the Kiwis Backing Farmers campaign, saying the only sustainable way for the Government to deliver better outcomes for the environment and the economy is to work with farmers. Read More
Subdued start to year for red meat exports
New Zealand’s red meat sector exports had a slow start to the year with total export values down by seven per cent compared to January 2022 Read More
Red meat exports reach $11.4 billion but markets volatile
New Zealand exported red meat worth $11.4 billion during 2022, but high global prices eased towards the end of the year, according to the latest analysis Read More
Red meat sector launches manifesto ahead of election
New Zealand’s red meat sector has launched a comprehensive package of proposed policy changes, ahead of the general election, aimed at growing export revenues and increasing jobs Read More
NZ red meat sector continues to face volatility in global markets
New Zealand’s red meat exports remain under pressure due to challenging global markets, according to an analysis of August trade data by the Meat Industry Association. Red meat exports were worth $730 million in August 2023, a 16 per cent drop on the same month last year. The main decline… Read More
Red Meat Sector Briefing to Incoming Ministers
The Red Meat Sector Briefing to Incoming Ministers (BIM) Putting Meat on the Bone was jointly produced by the Meat Industry Association and Beef + Lamb New Zealand. Together we call for a bipartisan strategic approach to the red meat sector that acknowledges its long-term importance to our economy… Read More
Red Meat Sector Summary Manifesto
The Meat Industry Association and Beef + Lamb New Zealand’s summary manifesto, released in January 2023, spans five key areas – climate and environment policy, workforce and industrial relations, trade, biosecurity, and innovation, research and development. It was sent to every Member of Parliament and relevant government officials. Download… Read More
Open letter to NZ Farmers regarding He Waka Eke Noa
New Zealand meat processors and exporters are committed to He Waka Eke Noa – the Primary Sector Climate Action Partnership and are working constructively with all He Waka Eke Noa partners to achieve our common goal. There is a lot at stake and its critical that we get the… Read More
Nathan Guy appointed Chairman
Nathan Guy appointed Chairman of Meat Industry Association as John Loughlin steps down Former Primary Industries Minister Nathan Guy has been appointed the new Chairman of the Meat Industry Association following the retirement of current Chairman John Loughlin from the role. Mr Loughlin finishes his six-year term after the… Read More
Exports Factsheet 2022
The red meat industry is New Zealand’s second largest goods exporter, generating 16% of New Zealand’s export revenue in 2021-22. 2021/22 was an exceptionally good year for red meat sector revenue, with the overall value of exports worth $11 billion for the year, which was a 20% increase on 2020/21. Read More
Health & nutrition
For more information contact:Kaylene Larking Email Introduction As an industry, we are committed to the health and wellbeing of New Zealanders, supporting them to make healthy choices, backed by sound science. New Zealand red meat is a healthy choice, we… Read More
Summary of the red meat sector’s migrant workforce
The red meat processing and exporting sector’s sustained labour shortage is hampering some of New Zealand’s best-known companies from reaching their full potential and has resulted in an estimated reduced export revenue of approximately $600 million (2021). It also has knock-on implications for training and development opportunities for staff and… Read More
Biosecurity
For more information contact:Ashlin Chand Email For more information contact:Richard McColl Email Introduction Biosecurity is critical to our industry as it is crucial to protect New Zealand from pests and diseases that could cause substantial… Read More
Red meat leaders of the future wanted
The Meat Industry Association (MIA) is inviting applications for its prestigious scholarship programme from students interested in a career in the red meat processing and exporting sector following a major re-vamp of the initiative. The popular scholarship programme, now in its sixth year, is focused on supporting highly skilled… Read More
Membership
Introduction At MIA our role is to pursue the interests of members, with a clear focus to grow the volume and value of New Zealand’s sheep and beef exports. It is this clarity of purpose that has attracted significant interest from industry, and… Read More
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By viewing and using this site, you agree to these terms of use. Agreement to terms Welcome to www.mia.co.nz (the ‘site’), a website hosted and operated by the Meat Industry Association of New Zealand(MIA). These terms apply to the entire contents of the site,… Read More
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About MIA
About MIA The Meat Industry Association of New Zealand Incorporated (MIA)is a voluntary trade association representing New Zealand meat processors, marketers and exporters. It is an Incorporated Society (owned by members) that represents companies supplying virtually all of New Zealand sheepmeat and beef… Read More
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For more information contact:Tatyana Protsenko Email For more information contact:Kaylene Larking Email Introduction Meat processing is one the biggest employers of New Zealanders, with about 24,000 New Zealanders employed by meat processors. Having a skilled… Read More
Sustainability
Sustainability For more information contact:Ashlin Chand Email Introduction Sustainability is at the core of the economic and social success of the sector. Our future is in selling safe, quality and environmentally sustainable products. Consequently, sustainability and the environment are… Read More
Innovation
For more information contact:Kaylene Larking Email For more information contact:Richard McColl Email Introduction Innovation is the backbone of New Zealand’s processing industry and the sector has built up a wealth of knowledge and technology… Read More
Regulatory
For more information contact:Natasha Watzdorf Email For more information contact:Richard McColl Email Introduction New Zealand red meat is globally renowned for its quality and safety. That’s because it’s produced to some of the world’s highest… Read More
Trade
For more information contact:Ashlin Chand Email For more information contact:Matt Conway Email Introduction Open and predictable market access is vital for the ongoing success of our export-led industry. We export over 90 percent of what… Read More
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New Study Highlights Differences in New Zealand Beef
Pasture-raised beef is the cornerstone of the New Zealand meat industry. But do we really understand the benefits we get from the meat when it is raised this way? New research from the Riddet Institute indicates there are differences in meat quality relating to health and digestion, depending… Read More
New Zealand beef exports to China soar
New Zealand beef exports to China grew by 49 per cent during August compared to the same period last year with the value almost doubling, according to an analysis by the Meat Industry Association (MIA). The 23,599 tonnes exported represented the highest volume of beef exports to China in… Read More
Opportunities for a closer India-NZ relationship
Primary sector exporters buoyed by opportunities for a closer India-New Zealand relationship but different approach necessary. Primary sector exporters recently returned from a visit to India are excited about the opportunities for a closer partnership between the two countries, however they are urging the New Zealand Government to adopt… Read More
Commitment to He Waka Eke Noa
New Zealand’s red meat processing and exporting industry continues to support the primary sector’s recommended agriculture emissions pricing option presented to the Government. “We know there has been some debate about the He Waka Eke Noa Primary Sector Climate Action Partnership’s recommended farm-level split-gas option,” says Nathan Guy, chairman… Read More
Sector agreement should help address labour shortages
A sector agreement should go a long way to addressing the significant labour shortages in New Zealand’s meat processing sector, says the Meat Industry Association (MIA). The Government’s new sector agreement with the industry includes access to migrant workers for entry-level red meat processing roles at $24.00 per hour… Read More
EU-NZ Free Trade Agreement outcome disappointing
New Zealand’s red meat sector is deeply disappointed and concerned at the poor-quality European Union-New Zealand trade deal, which will continue to put us at a disadvantage in our third largest export market. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen have concluded… Read More
Research confirms red meat nutritional advantage over alternative
Results from ground-breaking New Zealand research have shown red meat is a better source of protein than a processed plant-based alternative. Findings from a human clinical trial undertaken for the Pasture Raised Advantage research programme found that meat delivers more of the essential protein building blocks compared to a plant-based… Read More
NZ welcomes immigration boost
The announcement by the Government that an additional 500 meat processing workers from overseas will be allowed into New Zealand will help ease the sector’s chronic labour shortages, says the Meat Industry Association. “We are approximately 2,000 people short and this situation is being exacerbated by a number of our… Read More
Defying global supply chain issues
New Zealand exported red meat worth $1.1 billion during June despite the ongoing global supply chain issues affecting sheepmeat and beef volumes, according to an analysis by the Meat Industry Association (MIA). The 15 per cent increase in value compared to June 2021 was largely driven by beef exports,… Read More
Migrant visa decision great news
The one-off residence pathway for migrants announced by the New Zealand Government is a significant boost for the meat processing and exporting sector. “The residence pathway will deliver much-needed certainty for our people and support the industry to continue maximising export revenue for the benefit of New Zealand,” says… Read More
Red Meat Sector Strategy 2020
Download the Red Meat Sector Strategy 2020, developed by MIA and Beef+Lamb NZ… Read More
Economic contribution analysis
A 2020 economic contribution assessment of the red meat industry, including production, processing and exporting, examined individually and collectively. This report provides the results of that analysis. Read More