Australia: Live cattle numbers to Indonesia tipped to grow

Frozen Bone-In Beef

Published Mar 7, 2024

Tridge summary

Despite challenges such as lumpy skin disease and permit delays, Australia's live cattle exports to Indonesia are projected to rise by 20% this financial year, hitting 708,000 head, according to the Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics and Sciences. This increase is attributed to lower costs for Indonesian importers and better seasonal conditions. The forecast for 2024/25 anticipates a further increase to 811,000 head. However, factors such as inflation and competition from Indian buffalo meat could pose uncertainties. Other markets like Vietnam and the Philippines also present potential growth opportunities.

Disclaimer: The above summary was generated by a state-of-the-art LLM model and is intended for informational purposes only. It is recommended that readers refer to the original article for more context.

Original content

The hiccups in supply of live cattle to Indonesia, from both the lumpy skin disease issues last year and the delay in permits this year, are unlikely to affect overall volumes sent this financial year. The trade has played catch-up effectively. Cattle that were 'stacked up' on the back of a six-week delay from January in Indonesia issuing permits due to general elections have now mostly been sent, Northern Territory Cattlemen's Association boss Will Evans reported. Numerous boats have left northern ports in the past month. Likewise, December 2023 saw massive numbers go as cattle that were held back when quarantine yards were suspended made their way onto ships. Industry leaders described it as the busiest December for the Indonesian feeder business ever seen. The end result is that live cattle export volumes are now expected to finish the financial year at 708,000 head, an increase of 20 per cent on the previous financial year, according to the latest government forecasts. The ...

Source: Farmweekly