Beef rose to 310.75 BRL/15KG on August 21, 2025, up 0.06% from the previous day. Over the past month, Beef's price has risen 4.95%, and is up 31.51% 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 August of 2025.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Graph and download economic data for Global price of Beef (PBEEFUSDQ) from Q1 1990 to Q2 2025 about meat, World, and price.

Meat Price Index in World increased to 127.30 Index Points in July from 125.80 Index Points in June of 2025. This dataset includes a chart with historical data for World Meat Price Index.

Learn about the price of ground beef in the United States, how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted its price, and other factors that affect its cost. Despite fluctuations, ground beef remains an affordable staple in American households.

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.

Taiwan: Meat price index, world average = 100: The latest value from 2021 is 132.78 index points, an increase from 113.11 index points in 2017. In comparison, the world average is 96.25 index points, based on data from 165 countries. Historically, the average for Taiwan from 2017 to 2021 is 122.95 index points. The minimum value, 113.11 index points, was reached in 2017 while the maximum of 132.78 index points was recorded in 2021.

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

Today, the price of pork meat is influenced by several factors such as supply and demand, production costs, and market conditions. Explore the pork meat prices in the current market, including the impact of factors like African Swine Fever, trade tensions, and the COVID-19 pandemic. Stay informed about region-specific prices before making purchasing decisions.

The FAO Meat Price Index* started to increase in October of 2020. For the first few months of the pandemic, prices had declined. In 2021, prices further increased and the index reached an all time high of 125.4 index points in June of 2022, a few months after the start of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Since then, the index has fluctuated and came to 117.7 in January 2025. For further information about the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, please visit our dedicated facts and figures page. For further information about the Russian invasion of Ukraine, please visit our dedicated page on the topic.

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.

Bangladesh: Meat price index, world average = 100: The latest value from 2021 is 96.22 index points, an increase from 85.14 index points in 2017. In comparison, the world average is 96.25 index points, based on data from 165 countries. Historically, the average for Bangladesh from 2017 to 2021 is 90.68 index points. The minimum value, 85.14 index points, was reached in 2017 while the maximum of 96.22 index points was recorded in 2021.

Current price of Beef Cap and Wedge Meat. 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.

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

Learn about the various factors impacting meat prices, including supply and demand, production costs, weather patterns, and consumer preferences. Find out how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected beef and pork prices and how global events can influence meat prices in the future.

Learn why retail beef prices in the US have increased significantly in 2021, including supply chain disruptions caused by COVID-19, labor shortages, and high demand for meat. Discover how different regions in the US affect beef prices and the potential future trend of prices.