Additional China access great for market diversity

Sheep Producers Australia has welcomed China’s announcement to grant new and expanded Australian meat processor export access.

The 17 approvals, for sheepmeat, lamb and goat export processor establishments, was published by the General Administration of Customs China, and includes new access for 10 processors and expanded access for seven.

Sheep Producers Australia Chief Executive Bonnie Skinner said the Australian industry prides itself on its diversified global markets.

"Increasing market access for Australian sheepmeat and lamb processing plants is great news for our entire sector - market diversity is the foundation of our industry's resilience," she said.

“Australian sheepmeat has a diverse customer base, with access to more than 90 export markets across the world, and Australian produce is known for its high quality and consistency.”

“This is a great indication of demand for Australian world-leading sheepmeat and lamb and it helps to underpin our industry’s sustainability.”

Ms Skinner said these new markets have been a work in progress. “SPA has long advocated for expanded global sheepmeat and lamb market access. We’d like to commend the hard work of the Australian Meat Industry Council (AMIC), Australian government regulators and the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry to achieve this outcome.”