Red Meat Sector 2024 Trade Summary

The red meat industry is New Zealand’s second largest goods exporter, generating 14% of New Zealand’s export revenue in 2023/24.

Red meat exports were worth $9.9 billion for the year, down by 7% from the previous year.

This was largely due to difficult conditions in China during the year, with weak economic conditions affecting consumer spending and increased supplies from other exporters dampening prices.

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