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.
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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