CHICKEN MEAT

Economic contribution of the Australian chicken meat industry

Several white chickens gather in a brightly lit indoor space. Overlaid text emphasizes the "Economic contribution of the Australian chicken meat industry" to rural development and Australia's economy.
  • 41 pages

  • Published: 27 May 2020

  • Publication Code: 19-059

  • Author(s): RMCG , BDO EconSearch

  • ISBN: 978-1-76053-065-5

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Project Overview

Study of the economic impact of the chicken meat industry

20 May 2018 – 3 June 2019

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The chicken meat industry contributes $7.9 billion and 58,000 jobs to the Australian economy through direct and flow-on activity. It accounts for 0.45% of Australian gross domestic product (GDP) and 0.46% of employment across the country.

This report was commissioned by AgriFutures Australia and conducted by RMCG and BDO EconSearch. The research team collected primary data from farmers and processors to understand detailed expenditure and production patterns across the industry.