Australia plans to end live sheep exports by sea within four years, impacting Middle Eastern importers.
Australia plans to end live sheep exports by sea within four years, prompting Middle Eastern importers to seek alternatives as these countries accounted for 60% of Australia's live sheep exports in 2023. The global live sheep export sector was worth $1.1bn in 2021. With Australia phasing out, countries such as Sudan, Romania, and Jordan, which have lower welfare standards, may benefit from increased market demand.
May 27, 2024
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