Australia

Market Overview

Total Population

26.8M

Muslim Population

900K (3%)

Halal Market Size

$15B

Market Growth (CAGR)

8.0%

GDP (USD)

$1.73T

Regulatory Framework

Halal Authority

DAFF (Dept. of Agriculture, Fisheries & Forestry)

Certification Required

No — Voluntary

Key Legislation

Export Control Act 2020; Agricultural and Veterinary Chemicals Code

Import Requirements

Meat/poultry exports to Muslim countries require certification

Industry

Trade Intelligence

Top Halal Exports

Beef & lamb (#1 halal beef exporter to Indonesia, Malaysia, GCC), wool, dairy, grain

Government Incentives

Export Market Development Grants (EMDG); Austrade halal market facilitation

Consumer Insights

Halal Awareness

High among Muslims; growing non-Muslim awareness

Dining Scene

Widespread in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane Muslim communities

Companies in Australia

Market Statistics

Official Authority

DAFF (Dept. of Agriculture, Fisheries & Forestry)