Queensland's agricultural produce has a global reputation for being safe and nutritious.
At a glance
$12.5 billion
total agriculture, fisheries and forestry export value in 2022-23
$6.3 billion
meat of bovine animals
$464 million
vegetable and fruit export value (excluding chickpeas and other leguminous vegetables)
$3.2 billion
total agriculture, fisheries and forestry import value in 2022-23
$545 million
vegetable and fruit import value (excluding chickpeas and other leguminous vegetables)
$399 million
Fish (excl. marine mammals) crustaceans, molluscs and aquatic invertebrates
Exports
Queensland's primary industries export to over 130 destinations worldwide. The sector accounts for approximately 12% of Queensland's overseas exports, by value (excluding sugar and cotton).
Even though Queensland's population is less than 0.1% of the world's population and 1% of the world's total land area, we produce 0.4% of the world's food supply and nearly 1% of the world's agricultural exports.
In 2022-23, Queensland exported over $12.5 billion worth of agriculture and food products:
- 17% greater than in 2021-22
- 25% greater than the average of 5 years to 2022-23.
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Imports
In 2022-23, Queensland imported over $3.2 billion worth of agriculture and food products:
- 17% greater than in 2021-22
- 20% greater than the average of 5 years to 2022-23.
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Last updated: 23 Oct 2023