The Indonesian cattle industry wants to end Australia’s monopoly on live shipments, hitting the industry worth $1.2 billion in 2021.
| Australia’s monopoly on live cattle exports to Indonesia is coming to an end with Brazil expected to get the green light in coming months.
The industry will rely on its status as a trusted supplier to withstand the new competitive threat, said Mark Harvey-Sutton, chief executive officer at the Australian Livestock Exporters’ Council.“We have a long-standing relationship with Indonesia. We know they have been in discussions with Brazil [for] some time. However, we benefit from our geographical proximity and the quality of our product. We’re confident we will remain competitive,” Mr Harvey-Sutton said.
The Indonesian Chamber of Commerce said Australia is simply too expensive, and the industry needs access to an alternative supply. Brazil has expanded its beef trade in South-East Asia in recent years including shipping live cows to Vietnam and frozen beef to a variety of markets such as Indonesia. Opponents argued the six-week ban penalised all Indonesian abattoirs, even those that were up to standard, but there was also considerable public support for the ban with public rallies in Australian cities.
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