- Australia has gained Indonesian approval for five additional beef export establishments, expanding access to the Indonesian market for halal red meat.
- The announcement follows recent efforts to strengthen Australia’s halal red meat trade, including a new strategic partnership with Malaysia.
- Australia’s agricultural export market has become more diversified, enhancing long-term growth prospects amid changing global trade conditions.
The approvals, announced on May 1, include one establishment also cleared to export sheep and goat meat, further broadening Australia’s livestock export footprint into Indonesia.
“The approval of these new establishments is another big win for Australia’s red meat industry which has continued to grow under the Albanese Labor Government,” said Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, Julie Collins MP in a statement.
The newly approved establishments are located across Queensland, Victoria and Tasmania, supporting export capacity across multiple production regions.
“These additional establishment listings will mean more high-quality Australian halal meat for Indonesian consumers and more commercial benefits across the Australian meat supply chain including producers and processors,” said Collins.
The government said Australia’s market access for agricultural exports is now the most diversified it has been, providing producers with a stronger platform for long‑term growth amid shifting global trade conditions.
The approvals follow extensive engagement between the Australian Government, industry stakeholders and Indonesian authorities.
Beef and veal were Australia’s third‑largest agricultural export commodity to Indonesia in 2025, valued at A$581m.
That value has increased 49 per cent since 2022, reflecting steady gains in market access and rising trade flows.
Indonesia remains a critical destination for Australian exporters, underpinned by strong demand growth over recent years.
The new access strengthens the bilateral trade relationship, with Indonesian consumers set to receive increased volumes of high‑quality Australian halal red meat.
“The approvals reflect Indonesia’s confidence in Australia’s halal meat production system, reinforcing Australia’s global reputation as a trusted global supplier of halal meat products,” said Collins.
The news follows shortly after the announcement on April 16 that it signed the Australia-Malaysia Strategic Halal Red Meat Partnership to strengthen trade of halal red meat and meat products.
Australian halal-certified sheep, goat and beef meat exports to Malaysia are valued at over A$447 million in the last financial year.
Australia and Indonesia fertiliser deal
Australia recently secured an additional 250,000 tonnes of agricultural‑grade urea from Indonesia, providing a critical fertiliser boost for local farmers ahead of the current planting season.
The supply agreement, announced on April 17, was struck between Incitec Pivot Fertilisers and Indonesia’s state‑owned producer PT Pupuk Indonesia, was supported by both governments.
It would account for about 20 per cent of Australia’s remaining fertiliser requirement for the season.
Australia said securing the additional supply would give farmers greater certainty as they make planting and management decisions for this season.
“While this is a commercial deal, the Australian and Indonesian Governments have been working to support this positive outcome. This guarantees supply of fertiliser to Australian farmers at this critical time. This will mean Australia can continue to play an important role supporting food security in Indonesia and our region at a time of global uncertainty,” said Collins.
