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 5.11%, but it is still 31.97% 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.

Learn about the varying average prices of beef in the United States, factors that can impact the price, and where to find the most up-to-date prices in your area. As of September 2021, the national average price is around $6.32 per pound according to the USDA.

In the U.S. in 2024, filet mignon had the highest retail price per pound at ***** U.S. dollars per pound, while short ribs had the lowest at around ** percent lower than filet mignon. There was a vast difference between the overall prices of grass-fed beef, with the majority being under ** U.S. dollars per pound. Grass fed beef market in the U.S. Grass-fed cows can roam around eating grasses and clover; their natural diet promotes a leaner physique which might be more desired by consumers ********. The highest wholesale price of grass-fed beef comes from whole tenderloin priced at slightly more U.S. dollars per pound compared to New York steak. The United States dominates the grass-fed beef market share worldwide at nearly ** percent. Grass fed beef expected growth The current market value of grass-fed beef is about **** billion U.S. dollars and is forecasted to grow to about by almost twice the amount by 2033; these values demonstrate the expected and increasing consumer interest in grass-fed beef across the United States.

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

Live Cattle rose to 222.20 USd/Lbs on July 11, 2025, up 1.36% from the previous day. Over the past month, Live Cattle's price has fallen 2.65%, but it is still 21.79% 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.

Steaks other than round or sirloin, regardless of cut or grade. Includes bone-in, boneless, organic, non-organic, fresh, and frozen."

Learn about the average price of beef per pound in 2019, including regional differences and factors that affect prices. Discover the price differences between cuts and grades, and how to get the best value for your money.

Learn about the factors that impact the average price of ground beef in the United States and how quality, location, and external factors can affect the price per pound.

Discover the factors that affect the price of ground beef, including quality, region, and season. Get to know the average price of a pound of ground beef and learn how market conditions and the COVID-19 pandemic influenced its prices. Find out how to get the best value for your money.

Feeder Cattle rose to 325.33 USd/Lbs on July 11, 2025, up 1.26% from the previous day. Over the past month, Feeder Cattle's price has risen 4.57%, and is up 25.78% 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.

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.

Graph and download economic data for Global price of Beef (PBEEFUSDQ) from Q1 1990 to Q1 2025 about meat, World, and price.

Current price of Beef National, Fresh 65%. Daily U.S. Prices of Proc. Beef per pound, based on negotiated prices and volume of boxed beef cuts delivered within 0-21 days and on average industry cutting yields.

Current price of Beef National, Fresh 90%. Daily U.S. Prices of Proc. Beef per pound, based on negotiated prices and volume of boxed beef cuts delivered within 0-21 days and on average industry cutting yields.

Current price of Beef Central, Fresh 81%. Daily U.S. Prices of Proc. Beef per pound, based on negotiated prices and volume of boxed beef cuts delivered within 0-21 days and on average industry cutting yields.

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.

Learn about the current market price of beef per pound and how it varies based on factors like grade, cut, supply and demand, and time of year.

This statistic presents the category share of beef sales in the United States in 2022, by cut type. Fresh ground beef was the largest category based on a share of almost 40 percent of U.S. beef sales. The retail price of ground beef amounted to 4.6 U.S. dollars per pound in the United States in 2021. Shank had the smallest share of beef sales in 2022, with only 0.17 percent of all beef sales that year.

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.