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 5.61 U.S. dollars, up from 2.41 U.S. dollars in 2008. Cattle and beef production in the U.S. In 2022, there were almost 29 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 19 thousand U.S. dollars in sales per store per week, compared to approximately 10 thousand dollars for chicken, and less than five thousand dollars for pork. As of 2021, per capita consumption of beef in the United States amounted to about 59 pounds per year.

Seafood had the highest average retail price in the United States in 2024. In that year, the average price of seafood amounted to 9.26 U.S. dollars, while the price of beef stood at 6.15 U.S. dollars.

Beef Price in the United States - 2023. Find the latest marketing data on the IndexBox platform.

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 Average Price: Steak, Chuck, U.S. Choice, Bone-In (Cost per Pound/453.6 Grams) in the Midwest Census Region - Urban (APU0200703421) from Jan 1980 to Dec 1986 about meat, retail, price, and USA.

Processed Meat Price in the United States - 2023. Find the latest marketing data on the IndexBox platform.

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

The average for 2021 based on 17 countries was 74.55 index points. The highest value was in Chile: 100.38 index points and the lowest value was in Paraguay: 49.23 index points. The indicator is available from 2017 to 2021. Below is a chart for all countries where data are available.

In September 2022, the meat price amounted to $5,049 per ton (FOB, US), waning by -3.8% against the previous month.

In July 2022, the lamb and sheep meat price per ton stood at $10,654, falling by -6.5% against the previous month.

In 2023, approx. 363 tons of camel meat were imported into the United States; rising by 128% compared with 2022 figures.

Beef decreased 4.45 BRL/15Kg or 1.40% since the beginning of 2025, 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 March of 2025.

United States Wholesale Price: Pork: Central US: Bellies: 10-12 lb, Skin On data was reported at 155.760 USD/cwt in Jan 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 141.330 USD/cwt for Dec 2024. United States Wholesale Price: Pork: Central US: Bellies: 10-12 lb, Skin On data is updated monthly, averaging 101.155 USD/cwt from Jan 2000 (Median) to Jan 2025, with 256 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 247.070 USD/cwt in Aug 2021 and a record low of 0.000 USD/cwt in Aug 2022. United States Wholesale Price: Pork: Central US: Bellies: 10-12 lb, Skin On 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.P003: Red Meat Price.

United States Wholesale Price: Beef: Central US: Boneless: 90%: Fresh data was reported at 347.050 USD/cwt in Jan 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 319.910 USD/cwt for Dec 2024. United States Wholesale Price: Beef: Central US: Boneless: 90%: Fresh data is updated monthly, averaging 198.580 USD/cwt from Jan 2000 (Median) to Jan 2025, with 299 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 374.500 USD/cwt in Aug 2024 and a record low of 93.690 USD/cwt in Oct 2000. United States Wholesale Price: Beef: Central US: Boneless: 90%: Fresh 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.P003: Red Meat Price.

In 2023, the average price of milk was 0.64 U.S. dollars per unit. Milk alternatives were priced 0.97 U.S. dollars. The difference between the price of meat and its alternatives in the U.S. retail market was even higher per unit.

In July 2022, the beef price per ton amounted to $6.3K (FOB, Mexico), with a decrease of -2.7% against the previous month.

Turkey Meat Price in the United States - 2023. Find the latest marketing data on the IndexBox platform.

United States Consumer Price: Average: Ground Beef, Lean & Extra Lean data was reported at 5.245 USD/lb in Nov 2018. This records a decrease from the previous number of 5.252 USD/lb for Oct 2018. United States Consumer Price: Average: Ground Beef, Lean & Extra Lean data is updated monthly, averaging 2.912 USD/lb from Jan 1991 (Median) to Nov 2018, with 335 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 6.195 USD/lb in May 2015 and a record low of 1.973 USD/lb in May 1996. United States Consumer Price: Average: Ground Beef, Lean & Extra Lean 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.

Uncooked beef that isn't ground, a roast, a steak, or veal, regardless of cut, grade, or processing state. Includes bone-in, boneless, organic, and non-organic."

The United States Red Meat Market is segmented by Type (Beef, Mutton, Pork), by Form (Canned, Fresh / Chilled, Frozen, Processed) and by Distribution Channel (Off-Trade, On-Trade). Market value in USD and market volume in tonnes are presented. Key data points observed include production and price.