Oakey Beef Exports – Supplying Premium Australian Beef to the World Since 1956
Leading Australian Beef Supplier
Established in 1956, Oakey Beef Exports has grown to become one of Australia’s largest and most respected beef processing facilities, proudly located in the heart of Queensland’s Darling Downs region. With a workforce of more than 800 dedicated employees from Oakey, Toowoomba, and surrounding communities, we are committed to excellence in every step of beef production – from livestock sourcing to international distribution.
Our Core Business
We specialize in the processing and export of high-quality grainfed and grassfed beef, along with goat, sheep, and lamb products, supplying both the domestic market and a wide network of international clients. Our customers include global distributors, retailers, food service providers, and importers seeking premium Australian meat products renowned for their safety, flavor, and consistency.
Innovation and Sustainability
In 2015, Oakey Beef Exports became the first processing plant in Australia to install the advanced Global Water & Energy (GWE) COHRAL™ system (Covered High-Rate Anaerobic Lagoon) – a pioneering waste-to-energy initiative.
This innovative system:
Generates renewable biogas to power our operations
Significantly reduces our reliance on fossil fuels
Produces cleaner wastewater effluent
Cuts energy costs while protecting the environment
By adopting compact, environmentally-friendly technologies, Oakey Beef Exports continues to lead the industry in demonstrating that environmental responsibility is not just a cost, but a long-term profit and sustainability strategy.
Our Vision
Our vision is to be a progressive global leader in the hygienic processing and packaging of superior premium beef products for the world market. We are committed to:
Delivering safe, nutritious, and premium-quality meat to customers worldwide
Building long-term, trusted relationships with suppliers, customers, and partners
Maintaining the highest standards of animal welfare, food safety, and environmental stewardship
Driving continuous innovation across all areas of our operations
Our Commitment
At Oakey Beef Exports, we understand that our success is built on the strength of our people, the trust of our customers, the welfare of the livestock we process, and the care we show towards the environment we operate in.
We are proud to uphold a tradition of:
Excellence in beef processing
Integrity in business practices
Sustainability in operations
Respect for people and communities
This commitment has enabled us to earn a strong reputation both in Australia and across global markets as a reliable supplier of premium Australian beef and livestock products.
🌏 Oakey Beef Exports – Where Quality Meets Sustainability, Since 1956
Our Rich History
The Journey of Oakey Beef
Established in 1956, Oakey Beef Exports began as a local beef processor dedicated to quality and innovation in the meat industry.
Over the decades, we have evolved into a leading exporter, implementing groundbreaking technologies like the GEW COHRAL system to enhance our sustainable practices.

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