Live Cattle rose to 217.63 USd/Lbs on December 2, 2025, up 1.60% from the previous day. Over the past month, Live Cattle's price has fallen 6.28%, but it is still 15.49% 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 December of 2025.

Feeder Cattle fell to 321.05 USd/Lbs on December 1, 2025, down 0.90% from the previous day. Over the past month, Feeder Cattle's price has fallen 6.28%, but it is still 25.03% higher than a year ago, 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 December 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.

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

Beef traded flat at 321.60 BRL/15KG on December 1, 2025. Over the past month, Beef's price has risen 0.44%, but it is still 8.58% lower 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 December of 2025.

United States Livestock Price: Feeder Cattle, OKC: Steers: Medium #1: 500-550 lbs data was reported at 379.750 USD/cwt in Apr 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 376.170 USD/cwt for Mar 2025. United States Livestock Price: Feeder Cattle, OKC: Steers: Medium #1: 500-550 lbs data is updated monthly, averaging 155.444 USD/cwt from Jan 2000 (Median) to Apr 2025, with 304 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 379.750 USD/cwt in Apr 2025 and a record low of 87.500 USD/cwt in Sep 2002. United States Livestock Price: Feeder Cattle, OKC: Steers: Medium #1: 500-550 lbs data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Economic Research Service. The data is categorized under Global Database’s United States – Table US.P002: Livestock Price.

The price per pound of beef and pork are forecast to increase in the United States until about 2027 and then will decrease slightly. The price of beef is forecast to be *** U.S. dollars per pound in 2028 and the price of pork is forecast to be over five U.S. dollars per pound that same year.

This product provides information on Alberta Slaughter Cattle Prices, for a ten year period. Comparison of Steers, Heifers, Cows D1/D2 and D3, Feeder Cows and Bulls Prices per 100 Lbs Live; and monthly prices for the most recently published year are included.

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.

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

Current price of Beef Cutout. Daily U.S. Boxed Beef prices per pound, based on negotiated prices and volume of boxed beef cuts delivered within 0-21 days and on average industry cutting yields.

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

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

Learn about the price differences between grass-fed and conventionally raised beef, and why grass-fed beef is becoming increasingly popular due to its perceived health benefits and improved taste.

Steaks were the most expensive cut of beef in the UK as of *************. For a kilogram of steak, consumers could expect to pay ***** British pounds. Mince was the cheapest beef product, at only **** 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 ** 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 *** 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 ******* cows and bulls were slaughtered in the UK.

Argentina Average Live Cattle Price: Cow data was reported at 1,481.757 ARS/kg in Apr 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 1,427.166 ARS/kg for Mar 2025. Argentina Average Live Cattle Price: Cow data is updated monthly, averaging 3.683 ARS/kg from Jun 1995 (Median) to Apr 2025, with 359 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 1,564.695 ARS/kg in Nov 2024 and a record low of 0.412 ARS/kg in Jun 1996. Argentina Average Live Cattle Price: Cow data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Liniers Cattle Market. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Argentina – Table AR.P005: Liniers Cattle Market Prices.

Value per head of livestock at July 1, Canada and provinces (in dollars). Data are available on an annual basis.

This statistic depicts the average annual prices for meat (beef) from 2014 through 2026*. In 2024, the average price for meat (beef) stood at 5.93 nominal U.S. dollars per kilogram.

Grass-fed beef is generally considered more ethical and healthy, but it can be expensive compared to conventionally raised beef. This article discusses the factors that contribute to the higher cost of grass-fed beef, such as production process, breed, and location. It also highlights the nutritional benefits and ethical concerns that may make the increased cost worth it for some consumers.

Current price of Cow B/B and C/C, Tenderloin, 4-5 lbs. Daily U.S. Boxed Beef Cow prices per pound, based on negotiated prices and volume of boxed beef cuts delivered within 0-21 days and on average industry cutting yields.