2022 winners and placegetters in the Australian sheep meat export sector

The Australian lamb market found new exports destinations among the traditional in 2022. Picture supplied. In 2022, Australian lamb exports were up seven per cent from the previous year, reaching 284,257 tonnes, the largest export figure on record according to reports from the MLA. Mutton exports were similar to lamb, growing by 2pc for the year to 144,005 tonnes. The main difference in mutton being that exports to the five largest markets fell by 4pc, mostly due to US exports falling by 23pc, while other exports rose by 25pc, representing a major diversification of export markets. So, which countries placed highly in the export race? Australian lamb export volumes for December 2022 finished the year ahead of the five-year trend, albeit marginally, according to Market Analyst, Matt Dalgleish. "Underpinning the growth in lamb exports was exceptionally strong demand for Aussie lamb from the USA." "2022 saw 75,011 tonnes swt exported to America from Australia, 6pc higher than the ...