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Overview and key organisations by country

Australia

Australia's meat and livestock sector is a cornerstone of its agriculture, spanning nearly half the continent and employing over 200,000 people.

France

France's meat sector is premium-focused, with poultry, pork, and beef key, valued for regional specialties. Production ~5.5 million tonnes annually, revenue US$49.71 billion in 2025, growing 2.83% CAGR.

Italy

Italy's meat and livestock sector is a vital part of its agricultural economy, renowned for high-quality products like prosciutto and Parmigiano-Reggiano-integrated meats.

New Zealand

New Zealand's pasture-based industry, worth NZ$14 billion, focuses on sheepmeat and beef exports (>80-95% output). In 2025, slaughter down early due to high prices.

Poland

Poland is a major EU meat producer, with the industry valued at around €30 billion, specializing in poultry, pork, and beef.

United States of America

The United States of America (USA) is the world's largest meat producer, with a diverse industry spanning beef, pork, poultry, and lamb. It drives economic value through massive scale, technology, and exports, though facing sustainability and health critiques. 

United Kingdom

The UK's meat sector produces ~4 million tonnes, revenue US$32.01 billion in 2025, growing 5.03% CAGR. Focus on poultry, pork, beef.

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