Originally reported on Choose Brisbane
With one of Australia’s most sophisticated supply chains, a rapidly growing infrastructure pipeline and an advanced manufacturing ecosystem rich in food and agritech expertise, Brisbane is scaling to meet global agriculture’s evolving demands.
As global agriculture and food investors navigate tightening supply chains, rising input costs, decarbonisation pressures and increasing demand from Asia–Pacific markets, the next generation of agricultural growth hubs is being defined not just by productivity at the farmgate but by their ability to bring together advanced manufacturing, logistics, research and export infrastructure into a unified value chain.
Within this environment, Brisbane stands out as a leading gateway city for global agribusiness and food investors. Its strategic location at the intersection of primary production, advanced food manufacturing and direct access to high-growth export markets makes it a compelling choice.
Brisbane Economic Development Agency (BEDA) CEO Anthony Ryan said events such as Global AgInvesting Australia play an important role in showcasing Brisbane’s agribusiness strengths to international investors and connecting global capital with local opportunity.
“Brisbane is emerging as one of the most dynamic investment destinations in the Asia–Pacific region,” Mr Ryan said.
“What sets Brisbane apart is the strength of our end-to-end ecosystem. From production and processing through to packaging, logistics and export services, businesses have access to a highly connected value chain that supports efficiency, innovation and growth.
“For investors, that integrated ecosystem reduces operational risk, accelerates market access and creates a scalable platform for long-term investment across food and agriculture.”
A Strategic Supply Chain Hub at the Heart of Production
Just 12 kilometres from Brisbane’s CBD, the supply chain hub connects production, processing and export markets, reinforcing Brisbane’s position as a leading gateway for trade, logistics and agribusiness.
At the centre of Queensland’s $16+ billion agricultural export economy, Brisbane is where production meets global markets. As Australia’s beef processing capital, the city combines world-class processing, cold-chain and export infrastructure with strong supply chains across beef, grains, cotton, horticulture and emerging proteins – creating a powerful platform for agribusiness investment and growth.
Brisbane’s competitive edge lies beyond production. With processing, packaging, cold storage, logistics and export services all located within one connected ecosystem, businesses can move products to global markets faster, more efficiently and with greater certainty.
Close proximity to the Port of Brisbane – Australia’s largest capital city port – strengthens Brisbane’s role as a leading export hub, handling around half of Queensland’s agricultural exports and continuing to expand its container, bulk and cold-chain capacity.
This is complemented by the Brisbane Airport Industrial Park, a premium industrial precinct offering over 100 hectares of development-ready land and more than 68,000 square metres of facilities, underpinned by 24/7 operations, a dual-runway airport and a $100 billion infrastructure pipeline.
Together, these assets support a projected 43% growth in food and beverage exports by 2031, reinforcing Brisbane’s position as a fully integrated supply chain hub connecting agricultural production and advanced manufacturing to global markets.
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