Queensland's agricultural produce has a global reputation for being safe and nutritious.

At a glance

Exports

$15.6 billion

total agriculture, fisheries and forestry export value in 2024–25

$8.4 billion

meat of bovine animals

$692 million

vegetable, fruit and nut export value (excluding chickpeas)

Imports

$3.71 billion

total agriculture, fisheries and forestry import value in 2024–25

$689 million

vegetable, fruit and nut import value (excluding chickpeas)

$406 million

fish (excl. marine mammals) crustaceans, molluscs and aquatic invertebrates

Exports

Queensland's primary industries export to over 130 destinations worldwide. The sector accounts for approximately 12% of Queensland's overseas exports, by value (excluding sugar and cotton).

Even though Queensland's population is less than 0.1% of the world's population and 1% of the world's total land area, we produce 0.4% of the world's food supply and nearly 1% of the world's agricultural exports.

In 2024–25, Queensland exported $15.6 billion worth of agriculture and food products:

  • 16.7% greater than in 2023–24
  • 42.8% greater than the average of 5 years prior to 2024–25.

Imports

In 2024–25, Queensland imported over $3.7 billion worth of agriculture and food products:

  • 17.4% greater than in 2023–24
  • 30.6% greater than the average of 5 years prior to 2024–25.

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Last updated: 05 Sep 2025