Documents Relating To The Kangaroo Meat Industry.
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Australian kangaroo meat exports totalled 1,712 tonnes in 2024-25, distributed across 16 countries from four export establishments, with the European Union accounting for 60% of sales by value. Export data shows Belgium as the largest destination (520,318 kg), followed by Canada (339,337 kg) and Germany (209,885 kg), while the US represents a minimal market at 10,213 kg. Papua New Guinea remains a significant importer at 199,574 kg. The document indicates fluctuations in export volumes over the 2021-25 period, with total exports recovering to 1.7 million tonnes after declining to 1.39 million tonnes in 2023-24. Substantial portions of the disclosure were redacted under section 22(1)(a)(ii) of the Freedom of Information Act.
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LEX 35386 OFFICIAL Document 1 Page 1 of 8 s. 22(1)(a)(ii) LEX 35386 Page 2 of 8 s. 22(1)(a)(ii) LEX 35386 Page 3 of 8 # s. 22(1)(a)(ii) LEX 35386 Page 4 of 8 s. 22(1)(a)(ii) LEX 35386 Page 5 of 8 s. 22(1)(a)(ii) LEX 35386 Page 6 of 8 s. 22(1)(a)(ii) Kangaroo meat and offal exports s. 22(1)(a)(ii) in 2024-25 (1,712 tonnes) went to 16 countries from four export establishments, with 60% by value of all sales going to the EU. The US has become one of our smallest export markets for Kangaroo meat, at s. 22(1)(a)(ii) in 2024-25. s. 22(1)(a)(ii) s. 22(1)(a)(ii) Page 6 of 8 LEX 35386 Page 7 of 8 # s. 22(1)(a)(ii) Table 2: Top export destinations by volume of kangaroo meat (fresh and frozen) from Australia (incl USA) (HS code: 0208.90.11) (Kg) (Grand total to all export markets) | | 2021-22 | 2022-23 | 2023-24 | 2024-25 | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Belgium | 375,209 | 392,313 | 441,605 | 520,318 | | Canada | 515,168 | 159,990 | 165,812 | 339,337 | | Germany | 214,859 | 397,754 | 120,985 | 209,885 | | PNG | 203,918 | 294,524 | 165,809 | 199,574 | | Netherlands | 142,122 | 274,432 | 175,457 | 183,001 | | USA | 59,001 | 12,733 | 13,447 | 10,213 | | Others | 211,332 | 306,075 | 304,752 | 250,481 | | Total | 1,721,610 | 1,837,821 | 1,387,867 | 1,712,810 | s. 22(1)(a)(ii) Page 7 of 8 LEX 35386 Page 8 of 8 s. 22(1)(a)(ii)