Positive numbers for Australian lamb exports

Exports of Australian lamb in August were 19,200 tonnes shipped weight (SWT), which translates into a 9% lift in the same month last year. The strong lamb prices seen through June and July bolstered production levels, certainly to the benefit of export markets. Year-to-date (August) lamb exports – top five markets:

China: 44,000 tonnes SWT (-1% on 2019)
United States: 39,000 tonnes SWT (+1% on 2019)
Qatar: 12,000 tonnes SWT (-6% on 2019)
United Arab Emirates: 11,000 tonnes SWT (-16% on 2019)
South Korea: 8,900 tonnes SWT (+10% on 2019)