7503.0 - Value of Agricultural Commodities Produced, Australia, 2012-13 Quality Declaration 
ARCHIVED ISSUE Released at 11:30 AM (CANBERRA TIME) 30/05/2014   
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LIVESTOCK PRODUCTS
  • In 2012-13, the gross value of livestock products decreased by 7% from the previous year to $6.8 billion.
  • The gross value of wool dropped 10% to $2.5 billion.
  • A small decrease in milk production in combination with lower milk prices resulted in a drop in the gross value of milk to $3.7 billion (down 8%).
  • The gross value of eggs increased by 12% to $653 million, driven by an increase in production.

VALUE OF LIVESTOCK PRODUCTS PRODUCED, Australia, year ended 30 JUNE 2013

Value
Change in value since
2011-12
$m
%
Wool (a)
2 471.7
-10
Whole milk
3 687.3
-8
Eggs
653.0
12
Total livestock products
6 812.0
-7
(a) Includes value of dead wool and wool on skins
Graph Image for Gross Value of livestock products

Source(s): Value of Agricultural Commodities Produced, Australia (cat. no. 7503.0)