Australia exports eggs primarily to nearby Asia-Pacific countries, with major markets including Hong Kong, Vanuatu, Singapore, and Taiwan, and previously the Philippines, though exports fluctuate due to biosecurity issues like avian influenza (AI) outbreaks, with processed egg products also going to countries like the United States and New Zealand.
Nevertheless, Australia does import and export a small quantity of egg products and export a small quantity of shell eggs.
Where are eggs produced in Australia and who are our top egg-producing states? In the 2024-255 financial year, New South Wales produced 34% of Australia's eggs with Queensland (24.8%) & Victoria (26.0%) not far behind. How many hens are there in Australia's egg industry?
Australia's top exports are dominated by minerals and energy, with Iron Ore, Coal, and Natural Gas/LNG consistently leading, followed by Gold, and then significant agricultural products like Beef, alongside major service exports such as Education. These commodities form the backbone of Australia's economy, with China being a primary buyer of its minerals.
Our Coles Free Range eggs are sourced from Australian farms that provide access to the outdoors during the day, and comfortable barn shelter for protection at night. These eggs are sourced from hens that are free to roam & perch.
Meet one of our local suppliers, Dr Ruben Mahlare, who farms with Bosveld chickens just outside Bela Bela and supplies indigenous free range eggs to Woolies. Shop our eggs here: http://woolies.me/cJMb.
From a humble market garden, Pace Farm has grown to become a vertically integrated business and Australia's largest producer of eggs and egg products.
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US direct investment in Australia is more than in any other country in the Indo-Pacific. The largest American exports to Australia include financial services, travel services, telecoms/computer/information services, royalties and trucks. The US runs a large trade surplus with Australia.
At least 97% of our chicken-on-the-bone, fillets and strips are regularly delivered fresh (not frozen) into our restaurants from reputable Aussie chicken suppliers like Inghams, Steggles and Golden Farms.
“With over 70% of the world's food production reliant on family farmers, this type of farming represents the vast majority of agriculture worldwide, both in developed and developing countries.
Deserts cover about 1,371,000 km2 (529,000 sq mi), or 18%, of the Australian mainland, but about 35% of the Australian continent receives so little rain that it is practically desert.
It's no secret, that eggs are in short supply. Unfortunately for consumers, when demand exceeds supply, prices also go up. The outbreak of avian influenza (bird flu) in 2024 led to the culling of nearly 1.8 million birds to prevent the spread of the disease.
Maccas in the US uses Aussie beef apparently so I don't think they'll switch over here. Maybe if it's significantly cheaper they might.
Eggs cost around $4 a dozen (or more) due to a combination of avian flu outbreaks reducing the hen population, significantly higher production/feed costs, strong consumer demand, and ongoing industry shifts (like moving to free-range), all creating supply chain pressures and higher input costs for farmers, which get passed to consumers.
Australia's leading export is iron ore, followed by coal, gold, and petroleum. These key commodities generate $48.2 billion, $47 billion, $29.1 billion, and $20.3 billion, respectively.
While many famous brands like Arnott's or Vegemite have Australian roots, they are often foreign-owned; genuinely 100% Australian-owned and made brands include Norco, SPC, Mayvers, Sanitarium, Bundaberg Rum, Fess Nasal Sprays, Hydralyte, and many smaller businesses found via the Australian Made Campaign like GME, Aqualyte, and Struc Steel. Look for the Australian Made and Owned logo for assurance that money stays local.
Australia's most exported foods
The most recent exports are led by Iron Ore ($93.5B), Coal Briquettes ($77.5B), Petroleum Gas ($47.8B), Gold ($25.9B), and Other Mineral ($12.9B). The most common destinations of the exports of Australia are China ($143B), Japan ($63.7B), India ($21.1B), South Korea ($20.9B), and Chinese Taipei ($17.2B).
100% of the fresh poultry and eggs used in our Australian products are produced from farms regionally across Australia. Our suppliers are all trained in relevant sector-specific requirements e.g., RSPCA Approved or FREPA as well as meeting Woolworths' Supplier Excellence Programme standards.
KFC Australia sources its fresh chicken primarily from major Australian poultry suppliers like Inghams (Ingham's), Steggles, and Golden Farms (Turi Foods), ensuring most chicken on the bone, fillets, and strips are delivered fresh, not frozen, directly to restaurants, supporting local farming and strict standards.
Mining magnate Gina Rinehart is often cited as Australia's largest private landowner through Hancock Agriculture and her majority stake in S. Kidman & Co, controlling over 9 million hectares, but recent reports suggest Northern Territory pastoralists Viv Oldfield and Donny Costello (Crown Point Pastoral) might hold the top spot with over 9 million hectares, surpassing Rinehart after she sold some properties. It's a dynamic list, with Rinehart's vast holdings often ranked highest in size, but sales and acquisitions shift the rankings.