Who we work with

ALEC Members

ALEC members include Australian Government licensed livestock exporters by sea and air of feeder, slaughter and breeder sheep, cattle (beef and dairy), goats, buffalo and camels.

Our members account for more than 96 per cent of Australia’s annual livestock exports. ALEC’s membership also extends to supply chain participants including producers, registered premise operators, ship owners and other suppliers to the trade. 

State-based exporter associations from NT, WA, Queensland and southern Australia are also members of ALEC.

Trade partners

Australia exports livestock to more than 20 countries, with major markets including: Indonesia, Kuwait, Jordan, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Vietnam, China, Malaysia and the Philippines.

The export of feeder, slaughter and breeder cattle, sheep and goats supports local processing, religious festivals, breeding programs and food security initiatives.

The entire livestock export supply chain from on-farm preparation to point of slaughter is regulated and controlled by the Australian Government under two main regulatory systems, The Australian Standards for the Export of Livestock (ASEL) and The Exporter Supply Chain Assurance System (ESCAS).

Exporters and supply chain participants must comply with a range of strict requirements associated with licencing, quarantine, biosecurity, professional training, maritime regulation, animal welfare during land, sea and air transport, slaughter, in-market training and reporting. This ensures an exceptional level of performance and professionalism.