M.MAE.2601 - EMEA Economic Access

Project start date: 01 September 2025
Project end date: 29 June 2026
Publication date: 26 October 2026
Livestock species: Grain-fed Cattle, Grass-fed Cattle, Sheep, Goat, Lamb, All species
Relevant regions: International

Summary

The EMEA Economic Access project monitored and assessed market access, trade policy and regulatory developments across priority MENA, EU and UK markets, providing industry intelligence and strategic insights to support market access objectives. It strengthened engagement with key government and industry stakeholders, supported advocacy activities on tariff reduction and trade reform opportunities, and identified potential market access pathways in emerging markets including North Africa and Türkiye. The project expanded Australian industry engagement in prospective markets, contributed to market diversification and positioned Australian red meat industry for improved economic access and future export growth opportunities.

Objectives

To support the Australian red meat industry's market access objectives by monitoring trade and regulatory developments across MENA, EU and UK markets, engaging with regulatory and standards organisations, strengthening engagement with key stakeholders, identifying opportunities to improve market access conditions, and providing strategic intelligence to inform advocacy and trade policy priorities that enhance export competitiveness and long-term growth.

More information

Project manager: Darren Watson
Contact email: reports@mla.com.au