This statistic depicts the average annual prices for meat (beef) from 2014 through 2026*. In 2023, the average price for meat (beef) stood at 4.9 nominal U.S. dollars per kilogram.

Fresh regular 100% ground beef excluding round, chuck, and sirloin. Includes organic and non-organic. Excludes pre-formed patties."

The retail price of 100% ground beef in the United States has risen significantly in the last two decades. In 2024, a pound of ground beef cost **** U.S. dollars, up from **** U.S. dollars in 2008. Cattle and beef production in the U.S. In 2022, there were almost ** million beef cows in the United States. Compared to sheep, pigs, and chickens, cows are very expensive to raise and require much more water, feed, and land per calorie generated. Though beef production fluctuates from year to year, there has been a positive trend in beef production in the last several years in the United States. U.S. beef market In terms of retail sales, beef is the leading type of fresh meat in the United States. On average, beef generates about *********** U.S. dollars in sales per store per week, compared to approximately *********** dollars for chicken, and less than ************* dollars for pork. As of 2021, per capita consumption of beef in the United States amounted to about ** pounds per year.

100% ground chuck beef, regardless of fat content. Includes organic, non-organic, fresh, and frozen. Excludes pre-formed patties."

Beef rose to 317.40 BRL/15KG on June 27, 2025, up 0.52% from the previous day. Over the past month, Beef's price has risen 3.86%, and is up 40.44% compared to the same time last year, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks the benchmark market for this commodity. Beef - values, historical data, forecasts and news - updated on June of 2025.

The timeline shows the annual averages of beef price spreads in the United States from 2006 to 2023. The beef price spread from wholesale to retail amounted to 345.4 U.S. cents per pound of retail equivalent in the United States in 2023.

The average for 2021 based on 165 countries was 96.25 index points. The highest value was in Switzerland: 286.09 index points and the lowest value was in Rwanda: 43.84 index points. The indicator is available from 2017 to 2021. Below is a chart for all countries where data are available.

Steaks were the most expensive cut of beef in the UK as of February 2024. For a kilogram of steak, consumers could expect to pay 16.78 British pounds. Mince was the cheapest beef product, at only 6.84 British pounds per kilogram.

UK beef consumption

Perhaps due to its cheap price point, mince is the most purchased cut of meat in Great Britain. The volume of mince purchased in 2020/2021 was more than double the purchases of the next most popular cut, beef burgers, and grills. In general, consumer spending on meat in the UK has increased. In 2022, spending exceeded 22 billion British pounds for the first time.

Cattle population in the UK

In 2022, the population of cattle and calves in the UK was about 9.4 million and has generally been gradually declining for almost two decades. The number of cows and bulls slaughtered annually has fluctuated during this period, however. In 2021. More than 655,000 cows and bulls were slaughtered in the UK.

All uncooked ground beef regardless of fat content, primal source (chuck, round, sirloin, etc.), or packaging. Includes organic and non-organic."

This data set provides monthly average price values, and the differences among those values, at the farm, wholesale, and retail stages of the production and marketing chain for selected cuts of beef, pork, and broilers. In addition, retail prices are provided for beef and pork cuts, turkey, whole chickens, eggs, and dairy products. Price spreads are reported for last 6 years, 12 quarters, and 24 months. The retail price file provides monthly estimates for the last 6 months. The historical file provides data since 1970.

Beef prices in , May, 2025 For that commodity indicator, we provide data from January 1960 to May 2025. The average value during that period was 2.58 USD per kilogram with a minimum of 0.56 USD per kilogram in February 1963 and a maximum of 6.77 USD per kilogram in March 2025. | TheGlobalEconomy.com

United States Consumer Price: Average: Beef for Stew, Boneless data was reported at 5.343 USD/lb in Dec 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 5.329 USD/lb for Nov 2017. United States Consumer Price: Average: Beef for Stew, Boneless data is updated monthly, averaging 3.280 USD/lb from Jan 1991 (Median) to Dec 2017, with 324 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 5.712 USD/lb in Jan 2015 and a record low of 2.408 USD/lb in Sep 1996. United States Consumer Price: Average: Beef for Stew, Boneless data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Bureau of Labor Statistics. The data is categorized under Global Database’s United States – Table US.P001: Consumer Price.

Get statistical data on weekly cattle prices in Ontario.

Data includes:

• Ontario large and medium frame feeder and fed cattle prices
• market price
• feed cost
• feeder steer margin

Statistical data are compiled to serve as a source of agriculture and food statistics for the province of Ontario. Data are prepared primarily by Statistics and Economics staff of the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, in co-operation with the Agriculture Division of Statistics Canada and various government departments and farm marketing boards.

Average Wholesale Price: Beef: Banten data was reported at 128,000.000 IDR/kg in 16 May 2025. This stayed constant from the previous number of 128,000.000 IDR/kg for 15 May 2025. Average Wholesale Price: Beef: Banten data is updated daily, averaging 120,000.000 IDR/kg from Jul 2017 (Median) to 16 May 2025, with 1993 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 145,500.000 IDR/kg in 03 May 2023 and a record low of 110,000.000 IDR/kg in 10 May 2021. Average Wholesale Price: Beef: Banten data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Bank Indonesia. The data is categorized under Indonesia Premium Database’s Prices – Table ID.PC010: Average Wholesale Price: By Regions: Beef.

Brazil: Meat price index, world average = 100: The latest value from 2021 is 66.28 index points, a decline from 76.08 index points in 2017. In comparison, the world average is 96.25 index points, based on data from 165 countries. Historically, the average for Brazil from 2017 to 2021 is 71.18 index points. The minimum value, 66.28 index points, was reached in 2021 while the maximum of 76.08 index points was recorded in 2017.

Learn about the factors that affect the price of ground beef per pound, including quality, availability, and location, and how external factors like the COVID-19 pandemic can cause fluctuations. Discover the national average price of ground beef per pound as of January 2020 and why grass-fed or organic beef may have a higher price point.

Serbia Average Retail Price: Fresh Meat: Beef data was reported at 689.680 RSD/kg in 2016. This records an increase from the previous number of 687.900 RSD/kg for 2015. Serbia Average Retail Price: Fresh Meat: Beef data is updated yearly, averaging 405.980 RSD/kg from Dec 1996 (Median) to 2016, with 21 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 695.010 RSD/kg in 2014 and a record low of 20.280 RSD/kg in 1996. Serbia Average Retail Price: Fresh Meat: Beef data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Statistical Office of the Republic of Serbia. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Serbia – Table RS.P001: Average Retail Prices.

The USA: Meat price index, world average = 100: The latest value from 2021 is 117.06 index points, a decline from 125.64 index points in 2017. In comparison, the world average is 96.25 index points, based on data from 165 countries. Historically, the average for the USA from 2017 to 2021 is 121.35 index points. The minimum value, 117.06 index points, was reached in 2021 while the maximum of 125.64 index points was recorded in 2017.

Learn about the factors that impact the national average price of ground beef and how regional differences, seasonality, and the COVID-19 pandemic have affected prices. Despite fluctuations, ground beef remains a popular and affordable protein option for many consumers.

Fresh regular 100% ground beef excluding round, chuck, and sirloin. Includes organic and non-organic. Excludes pre-formed patties."