The beef meat market in Oceania has experienced considerable fluctuations in recent years. From 2014 to 2021, the market showed variability with instances of growth and decline. Notably, the market peaked in 2016 at 1040,000 metric tons before a notable drop in 2017. The period from 2017 onward exhibited a general decline, stabilizing slightly around 2018-2019, followed by consistent but minor decreases leading up to 2023.
In 2023, the market size stood at 790,000 metric tons, showing a year-on-year decline of -1.25% and a CAGR of -0.89% over the past five years. Projections from 2024 to 2028 indicate a continued downward trend, with an estimated 5-year CAGR of -1.05% and a forecasted total shrinkage of -5.13% by 2028.
Future trends to watch for in the beef meat market in Oceania include potential impacts of climate change on livestock production, shifts in consumer preferences towards plant-based proteins, and policy changes targeting the agriculture sector. These factors could significantly influence market dynamics moving forward.