Feeder Cattle rose to 325.77 USd/Lbs on July 11, 2025, up 1.40% from the previous day. Over the past month, Feeder Cattle's price has risen 4.71%, and is up 25.95% compared to the same time last year, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks the benchmark market for this commodity. Feeder Cattle - values, historical data, forecasts and news - updated on July of 2025.

Live Cattle rose to 222.38 USd/Lbs on July 11, 2025, up 1.44% from the previous day. Over the past month, Live Cattle's price has fallen 2.58%, but it is still 21.89% higher than a year ago, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks the benchmark market for this commodity. Live Cattle - values, historical data, forecasts and news - updated on July of 2025.

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.

Beef traded flat at 299.70 BRL/15KG on July 11, 2025. Over the past month, Beef's price has fallen 4.61%, but it is still 32.29% higher than a year ago, 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 July of 2025.

The University of Nevada Agricultural Experiment Station’s Gund Ranch near Austin, Nevada is approximately 100,000 acres with grazing by 325 cow-calf pairs. Cows are mostly Angus (80%) and Hereford (20%). Bulls are Angus X Hereford. Calves are mostly Angus with some black baldies. Cattle graze a Bureau of Land Management (BLM) grazing permit from April through July. Calving starts about mid-April. Branding is planned for 90-100 days after birth with bull calves castrated as this time. Privately-owned meadows are grazed July-September with weaning starting on September 15. Cows are grazed on BLM low elevation shrublands and weaned calves are kept in meadows with supplemental hay feeding on the Gund Ranch from October 1st through January 1st. The calves not kept for replacements are gathered and weighed for a total herd weight and shipped approximately the 1st of November. The larger end of the steers and heifers typically range from 475-490 pounds. Around 100 head are loaded onto a semi to achieve a full truckload of 48,000-50,0000 pounds. The smaller end of the steers and heifers are shipped on a second semi load. Weights are decreased with a 2% shrink calculation. In Nevada, there are only two sale barns, so many ranches receive more money by selling semi loads shipped to grazinglands of buyers’ choice. Calves are primarily sold on the internet go through Roundup Cattle Company. In years with drought conditions, calves may not reach the 48,000-50,000 weight limit for a second truck. Thus, the smaller calves can be marketed through a local sale barn at a one of their special calf sales. Supported/funded by the University of Nevada, Reno, the Nevada Agricultural Experiment Station, and USDA. Resources in this dataset:Resource Title: Data From the University of Nevada Agricultural Experiment Station’s Gund Ranch . File Name: Gund_Ranch_Data.csvResource Description: Data contains Pregnancy rates, calf weaning weights, and sale prices from 2008 - 2020Resource Title: Data dictionary for data from the University of Nevada Agricultural Experiment Station’s Gund Ranch . File Name: Gund_Ranch_DataDictionary.csv

In 2020, Kagoshima prefecture had by far the highest number of farms raising beef cattle for sale in Japan, with **** thousand. In contrast, Osaka prefecture had the fewest households engaged in beef cattle for sale, reaching only ** farm households.

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Meat prices have been fluctuating over the past few decades and the demand for meat seems to have direct long-term relationship with consumers' income. Here, we can utilise these data to predict future prices of meat.

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Data is obtained from Indexmundi.

High prices have consistently elevated revenues for cattle producers over the current period but also discouraged herd rebuilding and drained cattle supplies. Cattle prices have surged due to reduced herds in North America, influenced by persistent droughts impeding effective herd rebuilding. Although producers are generally inclined to rebuild, the volatility of high prices, along with the unpredictability of future drought impacts, has discouraged extensive retention practices. Profit has also been pressured by elevated input costs, particularly feed, which remains significantly above pre-2020 levels. Compounding these challenges is the difficulty in passing increased costs onto consumers, who have shown a growing propensity to switch to alternative proteins. This, combined with the inherent volatility in agricultural outputs due to extreme weather events, continues to strain the financial health of producers despite elevated cattle prices. Overall, revenue has climbed at a CAGR of 4.6% over the five years to 2025, including an increase of 2.3% to an estimated $25.8 billion in 2025 alone as beef prices remain on the rise. Consumer behaviour around beef is being reshaped by health perceptions and sustainability concerns exacerbated by economic factors. Persistent health advisories recommending reduced red meat consumption influence both domestic and global market demands, pushing consumers towards substitute proteins. Awareness around sustainability is intensifying interest in plant-based alternatives as environmentally friendly consumption gains traction. While inflation has moderated overall, beef prices continue to rise in response to supply-related constraints, making the protein more costly and steering some consumers toward more affordable options. Industry associations and producers are focusing on marketing beef’s value, quality and affordability to retain consumer interest amid these shifting preferences. The future outlook for the cattle industry will be strongly influenced by red meat prices which will see initial short-term price increases and then expected to ease over time, ultimately resulting in higher price levels in 2030 compared to 2025. These trends are driven by supply constraints and shifting global demands, while herd rebuilding efforts will gradually moderate the huge price increases of the current period. Concurrently, sustained pressures from consumer sustainability concerns are likely to continue spurring interest in alternative proteins, propelling producers toward adopting emission-reducing production methods. Nonetheless, rising disposable incomes, especially in emerging export markets, present opportunities for Canadian producers by increasing demand for premium beef products. These markets promise to buffer challenges faced in traditional markets by amplifying the demand for high-quality, sustainable and organic beef. Capturing these opportunities will require focusing on market diversification, sustainable practices and product differentiation. Additionally, anticipated global population growth supports heightened protein demand overall, positioning Canadian beef exporters to thrive, provided they navigate competitive market dynamics and consumer preferences adeptly. Revenue is expected to climb at a CAGR of 0.4% to reach $26.36 billion over the five years to 2030.

Japan Consumer Price Index (CPI): Food: Meats: Raw: Beef (Domestic) data was reported at 111.200 2020=100 in Mar 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 110.100 2020=100 for Feb 2025. Japan Consumer Price Index (CPI): Food: Meats: Raw: Beef (Domestic) data is updated monthly, averaging 67.100 2020=100 from Jan 1970 (Median) to Mar 2025, with 663 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 111.200 2020=100 in Mar 2025 and a record low of 19.300 2020=100 in Apr 1970. Japan Consumer Price Index (CPI): Food: Meats: Raw: Beef (Domestic) data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Statistical Bureau. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Japan – Table JP.I002: Consumer Price Index: 2020=100.

In 2020, there were almost 37.9 thousand farms in Japan that raised beef cattle for sale. Farms that raised beef cattle for sale were the most common, followed by farms that raised dairy cattle for sale, with around 12.7 thousand farms.

The Asian beef market stood at $158.4B in 2024, increasing by 2.9% against the previous year. The total consumption indicated a pronounced expansion from 2012 to 2024: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.4% over the last twelve years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2024 figures, consumption decreased by -5.8% against 2022 indices.

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

HMPI: AF: AH: LA: Dairy Cattle, Live & Raw Milk from Dairy Cattle data was reported at 154.900 2020=100 in Mar 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 152.300 2020=100 for Feb 2025. HMPI: AF: AH: LA: Dairy Cattle, Live & Raw Milk from Dairy Cattle data is updated monthly, averaging 96.300 2020=100 from Jan 1990 (Median) to Mar 2025, with 399 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 154.900 2020=100 in Mar 2025 and a record low of 68.100 2020=100 in Dec 2004. HMPI: AF: AH: LA: Dairy Cattle, Live & Raw Milk from Dairy Cattle data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Statistics Sweden. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Sweden – Table SE.I022: Producer Price Index: Home Sales: SPIN 2015: 2020=100.

France PPI: Agri: AA: Animals: Adult Cattle: Beef: Heifers data was reported at 144.700 2020=100 in Mar 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 140.500 2020=100 for Feb 2025. France PPI: Agri: AA: Animals: Adult Cattle: Beef: Heifers data is updated monthly, averaging 128.900 2020=100 from Jan 2020 (Median) to Mar 2025, with 63 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 144.700 2020=100 in Mar 2025 and a record low of 97.100 2020=100 in Feb 2020. France PPI: Agri: AA: Animals: Adult Cattle: Beef: Heifers data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies. The data is categorized under Global Database’s France – Table FR.I029: Producer Price Index: Agricultural Products: 2020=100.

The US cattle industry has experienced notable revenue growth over the current period, expanding at a CAGR of 2.3% since 2020 to reach an estimated $10.0 billion in 2025, despite a contraction of 1.5% in the year. This growth has been driven by significant supply constraints due to persistent drought and high feed costs, which have led to a dwindling national cattle inventory as they push farmers toward selling and culling stock over herd expansion. Global demand, particularly from Asia and Latin America, continues to support elevated beef and pork prices, while domestic consumer trends show a shift towards alternative proteins amid declining per capita beef consumption. Despite increased revenue, the cattle and hog wholesaling sector faces significant cost pressures that threaten profit margins. Tight cattle inventories have resulted in rapid price increases, intensifying competition among wholesalers. Rising labor and utility costs, such as water, are likewise making livestock production more expensive. Compliance with new federal regulatory traceability requirements and sustainability practices further compresses profit, although it also offers potential for commanding premium pricing. Wholesalers able to adjust their own prices to match these cost increases have seen strong revenue growth, but many players, particularly those locked into long-term supply contracts, have struggled. Looking ahead, the industry faces a less promising outlook with revenue forecast to shrink at a CAGR of 0.4% through 2030, reducing total revenue to $9.8 billion. This decline will be driven by expected increases in cattle supplies, leading to lower cattle prices as market tightness eases, though pork price growth will keep the hog segment strong. Improved pasture conditions and herd rebuilding efforts are facilitating this supply rebound. However, the industry will continue to grapple with persistent agricultural labor shortages and climate-related challenges such as extreme weather events and water scarcity. These obstacles will directly challenge farmers' year-to-year herd sizes and health and thereby introduce a great deal of purchase cost volatility for wholesalers, making future planning, price-setting and operations expansion difficult.

This statistic shows the consumer price index (CPI) of fresh or frozen beef in Iceland monthly from January 2018 to January 2020. In January 2020, the CPI of fresh or frozen beef in Iceland was measured at *****, where the year 2008 equals 100.

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.

Agricultural Prices: Average Weekly Prices: Wholesale: Whole Cow's Milk Powder: 400 g: Rio de Janeiro data was reported at 2,615.000 BRL in 18 Dec 2020. This records a decrease from the previous number of 2,676.000 BRL for 11 Dec 2020. Agricultural Prices: Average Weekly Prices: Wholesale: Whole Cow's Milk Powder: 400 g: Rio de Janeiro data is updated daily, averaging 6.490 BRL from Jan 2014 (Median) to 18 Dec 2020, with 118 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 2,861.000 BRL in 16 Oct 2020 and a record low of 6.120 BRL in 03 Apr 2015. Agricultural Prices: Average Weekly Prices: Wholesale: Whole Cow's Milk Powder: 400 g: Rio de Janeiro data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by National Supply Company. The data is categorized under Brazil Premium Database’s Prices – Table BR.PA096: Agricultural Prices: CONAB: Average Weekly Prices: Wholesale: Whole Cow's Milk Powder. [COVID-19-IMPACT]