World - Beef (Cattle Meat) - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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World - Beef (Cattle Meat) - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights

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Beef Market

Beef market: read new info secured by an Ai-driven business intelligence tool. Info contain trade, market size, consumption, imports, exports, companies, production, and market prices. Here is a split by country, including the U.S., the Middle East, Russia, EU, Latin America, the U.K., Africa, and China. Market dynamics and outlook to 2030 are also featured in the dashboards.


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Beef - World's Largest Markets

RatingCountry
1United States
2China
3Brazil
4Argentina
5Mexico

In value terms, the United States, China and Brazil were the countries with the highest levels of market value in 2020, with a combined 47% share of the global market. These countries were followed by Argentina, Mexico, Russia, Pakistan, France, Australia, Canada, Germany and India, which together accounted for a further 20%.

Australia recorded the highest growth rate of market size, among the main consuming countries over the period under review, while beef market for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Beef Prices

Lowest Prices - FOB - Top Exporters

COUNTRY201820192020CAGR,
2018-2020
USD per ton
India305228402973-1.3%
Paraguay422541104107-1.4%
Poland443241284155-3.2%
Brazil4038417243203.4%
Argentina527754484609-6.5%
New Zealand4919517650891.7%
Uruguay4990545151141.2%
Mexico568855885527-1.4%
Canada5402562557943.6%
Ireland624855535798-3.7%
Australia5492576559984.5%
Netherlands652660616311-1.7%
United States718371696951-1.6%
Average500349604946-0.6%

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin; the country with the highest price was the United States ($6,951 per ton), while India ($2,973 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2018 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Australia, while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Highest Prices - CIF - Top Importers

COUNTRY201820192020CAGR,
2018-2020
USD per ton
South Korea6479659065340.4%
Germany637761236019-2.8%
United States5462571759964.8%
Italy607857035741-2.8%
France580354035641-1.4%
Japan570857185561-1.3%
United Kingdom538450525106-2.6%
Netherlands517147775016-1.5%
China4716463949572.5%
Hong Kong SAR519249324416-7.8%
Chile486042154254-6.4%
Russia366635123567-1.4%
Egypt3018296431061.4%
Average504848955038-0.1%

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2020, the country with the highest price was South Korea ($6,534 per ton), while Egypt ($3,106 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2018 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States, while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Beef - Top Importers

COUNTRY201820192020CAGR,
2018-2020
billion USD
China45.48.344.4%
United States5.35.66.410.3%
Japan3.53.53.4-1.8%
South Korea2.72.92.93.7%
Hong Kong SAR2.31.82.54.3%

In value terms, the largest beef importing markets worldwide were China ($8.3B), the United States ($6.4B) and Japan ($3.4B), together comprising 37% of global imports.

Among the main importing countries, China recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Beef - Top Exporters

COUNTRY201820192020CAGR,
2018-2020
billion USD
Brazil5.56.67.516.9%
Australia6.57.56.71.3%
United States7.36.96.6-5.1%
India3.43.22.8-8.9%
Netherlands2.92.82.8-1.6%

In value terms, the largest beef supplying countries worldwide were Brazil ($7.5B), Australia ($6.7B) and the United States ($6.6B), with a combined 41% share of global exports.

In terms of the main exporting countries, Brazil saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Beef - Market Forecast

Driven by increasing demand for beef worldwide, the market is expected to continue an upward consumption trend over the next decade. Market performance is forecast to accelerate, expanding with an anticipated CAGR of for the period from 2020 to 2030, which is projected to bring the market volume to by the end of 2030.

Beef - Top Companies

JBS S/A, Tyson Foods, Inc., Micarna SA, Rudolf Schär AG, Mérat & Cie. AG, Tyson Fresh Meats, Inc., Jbs USA Holdings, LLC, NH FOODS LTD., Smithfield Foods, Inc., Hormel Foods Corporation, Henan Shuanghui Investment and Development Co., Ltd., Jbs USA Food Company, Ernst Sutter AG, SULAI AG, Seaboard Corporation, Marfrig Global Foods S/A., AUSTRALIAN CONSOLIDATED FOOD INVESTMENTS PTY LIMITED, PRIMO MEATS PTY LTD, IMPOSETE PTY LTD, PRIMO RETAIL PTY LTD

Beef - Product Coverage

  • HS 020110 - Meat; of bovine animals, carcasses and half-carcasses, fresh or chilled
  • HS 020120 - Meat; of bovine animals, cuts with bone in (excluding carcasses and half-carcasses), fresh or chilled
  • HS 020130 - Meat; of bovine animals, boneless cuts, fresh or chilled
  • HS 020210 - Meat; of bovine animals, carcasses and half-carcasses, frozen
  • HS 020220 - Meat; of bovine animals, cuts with bone in (excluding carcasses and half-carcasses), frozen
  • HS 020230 - Meat; of bovine animals, boneless cuts, frozen

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the global beef market. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

  • FCL 947 - Buffalo meat
  • FCL 867 - Meat of cattle

Country coverage:

Worldwide - the report contains statistical data for 200 countries and includes detailed profiles of the 50 largest consuming countries:

+ the largest producing countries

Data coverage:

  • Global market volume and value
  • Per Capita consumption
  • Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
  • Global production, split by region and country
  • Global trade (exports and imports)
  • Export and import prices
  • Market trends, drivers and restraints
  • Key market players and their profiles

Company coverage:

Tyson Foods, Cargill, Jbs Sa, Marfrig Global Foods Sa, Seaboard, Smithfield, Wh Group, Macelleria Salumificio Di Bruno Piccolo, Lemex Ph, Prime Food Llc, Agaras, Frigorifico Andino S.A, Grand Food B.V., Maria Trading Srl, Rastelli Europe, Jsc Brest Meat Packing Plant, Gtek Foods Ltd, Seara Frozen Foods, Samcom AS SRL Romania, Skare Beef Production Aps, Iniciativas Comerciales Dadyma Sl, Almameat, Carpathian Beef, Zemljoradnicka Zadruga Trlic

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  • Discover vital success factors affecting the market

This report is designed for manufacturers, distributors, importers, and wholesalers, as well as for investors, consultants and advisors.

In this report, you can find information that helps you to make informed decisions on the following issues:

  1. How to diversify your business and benefit from new market opportunities
  2. How to load your idle production capacity
  3. How to boost your sales on overseas markets
  4. How to increase your profit margins
  5. How to make your supply chain more sustainable
  6. How to reduce your production and supply chain costs
  7. How to outsource production to other countries
  8. How to prepare your business for global expansion

While doing this research, we combine the accumulated expertise of our analysts and the capabilities of artificial intelligence. The AI-based platform, developed by our data scientists, constitutes the key working tool for business analysts, empowering them to discover deep insights and ideas from the marketing data.

  1. 1. INTRODUCTION

    Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business

    1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
    2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
    3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
    4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
  2. 2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

    A Quick Overview of Market Performance

    1. KEY FINDINGS
    2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
  3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

    Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE
    2. CONSUMPTION BY COUNTRY
    3. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
  4. 4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

    Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
    2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
    3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
    4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
    5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
  5. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
    3. COUNTRIES WITH TOP YIELDS
    4. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
    5. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
  6. 6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

    Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
    3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
    4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
  7. 7. GLOBAL PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
    2. PRODUCTION BY COUNTRY
    3. PRODUCING ANIMALS AND YIELD BY COUNTRY
  8. 8. GLOBAL IMPORTS

    The Largest Importers on The Market and How They Succeed

    1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
  9. 9. GLOBAL EXPORTS

    The Largest Exporters on The Market and How They Succeed

    1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
    2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
  10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
  11. 11. COUNTRY PROFILES

    The Largest Markets And Their Profiles

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    • United States
    • China
    • Japan
    • Germany
    • United Kingdom
    • France
    • Brazil
    • Italy
    • Russian Federation
    • India
    • Canada
    • Australia
    • Republic of Korea
    • Spain
    • Mexico
    • Indonesia
    • Netherlands
    • Turkey
    • Saudi Arabia
    • Switzerland
    • Sweden
    • Nigeria
    • Poland
    • Belgium
    • Argentina
    • Norway
    • Austria
    • Thailand
    • United Arab Emirates
    • Colombia
    • Denmark
    • South Africa
    • Malaysia
    • Israel
    • Singapore
    • Egypt
    • Philippines
    • Finland
    • Chile
    • Ireland
    • Pakistan
    • Greece
    • Portugal
    • Kazakhstan
    • Algeria
    • Czech Republic
    • Qatar
    • Peru
    • Romania
    • Vietnam
  12. LIST OF TABLES

    1. Key Findings In 2023
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    3. Market Value, 2012–2023
    4. Per Capita Consumption, By Country, 2018–2023
    5. Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    6. Producing Animals, By Country, 2012-2023
    7. Yield, By Country, 2012-2023
    8. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    9. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    10. Import Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
    11. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    12. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    13. Export Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
  13. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    2. Market Value, 2012–2023
    3. Consumption, By Country, 2023
    4. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
    5. Market Value Forecast to 2030
    6. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
    7. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
    8. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
    9. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
    10. Production Volume And Growth
    11. Yield And Growth
    12. Exports And Growth
    13. Export Prices And Growth
    14. Market Size And Growth
    15. Per Capita Consumption
    16. Imports And Growth
    17. Import Prices
    18. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    19. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    20. Producing Animals, 2012–2023
    21. Yield, 2012–2023
    22. Production, By Country, 2023
    23. Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    24. Producing Animals, By Country, 2023
    25. Producing Animals, By Country, 2012-2023
    26. Yield, By Country, 2012-2023
    27. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    28. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    29. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
    30. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    31. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    32. Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2023
    33. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    34. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    35. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
    36. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    37. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    38. Export Prices, 2012–2023
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