Fletcher International Exports Pty Ltd is one of Australia’s largest family-owned integrated meat processing and export businesses, headquartered in Dubbo, New South Wales. Founded by Roger Fletcher in 1972, the company has grown into a major global supplier of lamb, mutton, wool, grain, and co-products, with vertically integrated operations encompassing livestock procurement, processing, packaging, logistics, and international distribution. The company is internationally recognized for its sustainability, supply chain control, and market reach across over 90 countries.
Core Business
Fletcher International Exports operates two world-class meat processing facilities located in Dubbo (NSW) and Albany (WA), with a combined processing capacity exceeding 90,000 sheep per week. The company’s fully integrated operations allow for the utilization of the entire animal and associated agricultural inputs, contributing to its efficiency and environmental footprint.
The company has diversified its portfolio to include not only red meat and wool exports, but also grains and co-products, enabling it to serve a broad client base across food, textiles, feed, and industrial sectors.
Product and Service Offerings
Meat Products
Fletcher’s lamb and mutton cuts include whole carcasses, primal cuts, vacuum-packed portions, and boneless or bone-in options tailored to international specifications.
By-Products
- Ovine Meat and Bone Meal (MBM)
- Mechanically Separated Ovine (MSO)
- Blood Meal
- Tallow
- Gall, Livers, Lungs
These by-products serve pharmaceutical, pet food, fertilizer, and industrial oil markets.
Wool Products
- Drum Salted Sheep and Lamb Skins
- Greasy Wool (exported to textile manufacturers globally)
Grain and Agricultural Products
- Wheat
- Barley
- Chickpeas
- Faba Beans
- Albus Lupins
- Canola
- Cottonseed
All grains are handled through the company’s state-of-the-art grain storage and intermodal terminal adjacent to the Dubbo facility, streamlining exports.
Pet Food Ingredients
- Custom co-products derived from meat and offal, optimized for pet food manufacturing.
Specialisation and USP
- Vertical Integration: Control over the entire supply chain, from livestock sourcing to international shipping
- Export Logistics: Onsite intermodal freight terminals reduce transportation time and costs
- Sustainability: One of Australia’s most water-efficient meat processors with extensive water recycling systems
- High Animal Welfare Standards: Certified humane handling and processing protocols
- Multi-product Supplier: Ability to serve multiple sectors including foodservice, retail, pet food, wool, and agriculture
Fletcher’s ability to combine diverse product streams under a single logistical and administrative system allows unmatched flexibility for clients.
Financials and Growth
As a privately held enterprise, Fletcher does not publicly release detailed financials, but industry estimates and trade records suggest:
- Estimated Annual Turnover: AUD 1.5–2 billion
- Employment: Over 1,500 staff across operations
- Processing Capacity: Over 4.5 million sheep annually
- Wool Handling: Tens of thousands of skins per annum to major international tanneries
- Grain Export Volume: Hundreds of thousands of tonnes via in-house storage and rail freight
Fletcher has maintained stable growth and global market penetration through consistent reinvestment in infrastructure and innovation.
Shipment and Export Records
- Export Destinations: Over 90 countries including USA, China, UAE, UK, Japan, and the EU
- Top Export Products: Frozen lamb, mutton carcasses, chilled cuts, wool, MBM
- Export Infrastructure: Adjacent intermodal terminal with rail links to Port Botany (NSW) and Fremantle (WA)
- Certifications: Halal Certified, EU-approved, AQIS Export Registered, ISO-compliant
The company’s export model reduces time to market, enhances shelf life, and meets stringent international food safety regulations.
Target Market
- Foodservice Distributors and Retailers
- Wool Traders and Textile Manufacturers
- Agribusiness Grain Importers
- Pet Food Manufacturers
- Pharmaceutical Ingredient Buyers
- Government Procurement Contracts
Fletcher serves a diverse range of stakeholders through both long-term contracts and dynamic market-based trading.
Capabilities
- Dual-site processing with cold chain and packing flexibility
- Fully integrated grain storage and logistics
- Value-added by-product extraction and processing
- In-house export documentation and logistics teams
- Investment in renewable energy and sustainability infrastructure
- B2B product customization for specifications, branding, and format
The company has the ability to handle custom labelling, vacuum packing, and tailored product development per market requirements.
Certifications and Compliance
- AQIS Export Establishment Registered
- Halal Certified
- EU Accredited Meat Establishment
- ISO 9001 and HACCP Certified
- NVD and NLIS Compliance for Livestock Traceability
All exports meet the regulatory requirements of the receiving country, including USDA, CFIA, GACC, and EFSA standards.
Customer Testimonials
“Fletcher's high-quality lamb is a staple in our foodservice channels. The consistency and packaging formats make them a reliable partner.”
— Export Manager, Food Distributor Middle East
“We import their MBM and wool skins regularly. Great support and product traceability.”
— Sourcing Director, Textile Manufacturer EU
Major Achievements
- Ranked among Top 5 Meat Exporters in Australia
- Built Australia’s first fully integrated intermodal grain and meat logistics system
- Invested over AUD 60 million in sustainability and water recycling infrastructure
- Long-standing supply contracts with major importers in Asia, MENA, and Europe
- Featured in ABC Landline, The Land, and Australian Financial Review
- Pioneered zero-waste animal processing in Australian meat industry
Fletcher International Exports Pty Ltd continues to lead Australia's red meat and agribusiness export sector through innovation, integrity, and a commitment to sustainability and global excellence.
