This statistic shows the per capita consumption of beef in the United States from 2000 to 2024 and includes a forecast from 2025 to 2034. The U.S. per capita consumption of beef amounted to 58.1 pounds in 2023.

This statistic shows the per capita consumption of red meat in the United States from 2010 to 2023, with an estimated figure for 2024, by type. The consumption of beef in the U.S. amounted to 57.6 pounds per capita in 2023, and was estimated to decrease slightly in 2024.

In 2024, the most consumed type of meat in the United States was broiler chicken, at about 102.1 pounds per capita. This figure is expected to increase to around 110.4 pounds per capita by 2034. Chickens in the United States To accommodate the growing demand for chicken among American consumers, there is a rapidly expanding chicken industry in the United States. The overall value of all chickens in America was over 1.5 billion U.S. dollars in 2019. In that same year, an individual chicken in the United States was worth 3.32 U.S. dollars. Meat consumption in the United States On average, Americans purchase fresh meat about 27 times per year, compared to only 4.3 times for fresh seafood. A 2018 survey found that nearly half of Americans eat chicken a couple times a week but not every day, while only 9 percent ate chicken on a daily basis. Ready-to-eat meat/poultry is also very popular among consumers in the United States, with about 40 percent of Americans eating ready-to-eat meat at least once a week as of 2017.

The statistic shows the per capita consumption of boneless red meat in the United States in 2023, by type. According to the report, the U.S. per capita consumption of beef amounted to approximately 55.5 pounds that year.

The timeline shows the per capita consumption of red meat in the United States from 2017 to 2023, with a projection from 2024 until 2034. The consumption of red meat in the U.S. amounted to 109.5 pounds per capita in 2023.

By 2033, beef and veal consumption in Argentina is expected to amount to approximately 30.14 kilograms per person, the highest amount among the countries presented. Chile is expected to follow with 18.72 kilograms per person consumed.

This statistic shows the per capita meat consumption worldwide in 2015 and also provides a forecast for 2030, by type. The per capita consumption of poultry was projected to reach 17.2 kilograms in 2030.

Meat consumption - additional information

Meat has been a dietary staple for several millennia. Early hunter-gatherers had hunted large animals for sustenance. Sheep and goats were one of the first animals which had been domesticated as a food source. The domestication of both animals had become typical of nomadic pastoralists. Cattle and pigs had been domesticated somewhat later, as communities converted to more sedentary lifestyles. Meat, which is a good source of protein, vitamins and minerals, can become part of a healthy and balanced diet. However, some meats contain high amounts of saturated fat, which can increase blood cholesterol levels. Pork was the most popular meat product in 2015, with a global per capita consumption of 15.3 kilograms. Poultry was the second most widely consumed meat product that year, followed by beef. The per capita consumption of poultry worldwide amounted to 13.8 kilograms, while beef consumption was 10.1 kilograms. Nonetheless, the per capita consumption of poultry and beef were forecasted to surpass pork consumption by 2030. In 2013, the net production of pork worldwide exceeded 113 million metric tons. China accounted for more than half of the total pork production that year. The United States was the second leading pork-producing country, generating over 10.5 million metric tons of pork. Furthermore, more than 310 million metric tons of meat was produced during that period.

Beef consumption in the United States reached a new high in 2021, when 30 billion pounds were consumed. This is an increase in consumption of about 8.7 percent compared to the previous year and the highest consumption recorded during the period under consideration.

United States beef production

The United States is the world’s top producer of beef and veal. In 2022, production exceeding 12.6 million metric tons. To keep up with the production demand, the U.S. was home to about 30 million beef cows in 2022, more than three times the number of dairy cows recorded that year.

The shift towards plant-based foods

There is a large trend among Generation Z consumers to adopt a more vegetarian or vegan diet. Over half of Gen Z consumers are mostly vegetarian, at a minimum, as of 2022. 21 percent, however, are completely vegan, meaning they eat no animal products at all. With this shift away from animal proteins, it is no surprise that the consumption of meat substitutes is expected to exponentially grow within the next several years. By 2027, U.S. meat substitute consumption is forecast to reach 292.5 million kilograms.

Learn about the expected growth in the United States beef market over the next decade, driven by increasing demand for cattle meat. Market performance is projected to gradually increase in both volume and value terms, with a forecasted CAGR of +0.0% for volume and +0.2% for value from 2024 to 2035.

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The US beef market in 2024 showcases growth in consumption and stable production, with evolving trade dynamics indicating a resilient and promising outlook.

Statistics illustrates consumption, production, prices, and trade of Beef (Cattle Meat) in United States Virgin Islands from 2007 to 2024.

The total beef production in the United States is estimated to be 26.96 billion pounds in 2023, down from 28.29 billion pounds in the previous year. Over the last two decades, the total U.S. beef production has fluctuated slightly but remained stable overall.

Beef retail in the United States Beef has the highest retail sales of any fresh meat in the United States, as of 2021. In that year, over 30 billion U.S. dollars worth of fresh beef were sold in the United States. The retail price for 100 percent ground beef in the United States was 4.8 U.S. dollars per pound in 2022, up from 3.95 U.S. dollars in 2020. Beef brisket, on the other hand, was priced on average around 8.84 U.S. dollars per pound in major grocery retailers.

U.S. beef consumption The United States consumes more beef than any other country in the world. Consumption of beef amounted to around 59 pounds per capita on an annual basis. This was projected to decrease slowly until 2032.

Statistics illustrates consumption, production, prices, and trade of Beef (Cattle Meat) in the United States from 2007 to 2024.

长期预测：人均肉类消费量：红肉和家禽在12-01-2034达236.599lb，相较于12-01-2033的235.694lb有所增长。长期预测：人均肉类消费量：红肉和家禽数据按年更新，12-01-2022至12-01-2034期间平均值为229.515lb，共13份观测结果。该数据的历史最高值出现于12-01-2034，达236.599lb，而历史最低值则出现于12-01-2023，为225.400lb。CEIC提供的长期预测：人均肉类消费量：红肉和家禽数据处于定期更新的状态，数据来源于U.S. Department of Agriculture，数据归类于全球数据库的美国 – Table US.RI016: Agricultural Projections: Meat Consumption。

North American Compound Feed Market size was valued at USD 74.75 Billion in 2023 and is projected to reach USD 118.47 Billion by 2031, growing at a CAGR of 5.20% from 2024 to 2031.

Key Market Drivers:
Rising Demand for Animal Protein: According to the USDA, meat consumption in the United States set a new peak in 2022, with total red meat and poultry consumption of 225.9 pounds per person. The expanding demand for animal-based products such as meat, dairy and eggs are driving increased compound feed production.
Advancements in Feed Technology: According to the American Feed sector Association (AFIA), the US feed sector contributes more than USD 26 billion to the economy each year. This reflects increased investments in feed technologies, such as the use of probiotics, enzymes and precision nutrition to improve feed efficiency and yield.

North America Feed Binders Market size was valued at USD 1.57 Billion in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 2.25 Billion by 2032, growing at a CAGR of 4.6% from 2026 to 2032.

Key Market Drivers

Growing Meat Consumption and Industrial Livestock Production: Meat consumption in North America is increasing, with the U.S. reaching 224.6 pounds per person in 2023 and a predicted 2.3% increase by 2025, raising the demand for feed binders. As animal output grows, over 75% of commercial feed production relies on binders to maintain feed quality. In 2023, US beef cattle operations earned USD 67.5 Billion in revenue, suggesting feed binders’ huge market potential. The growing demand for efficient, high-quality feed to support meat production, combined with the expansion of livestock farming, is driving this demand.

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Statistics illustrates consumption, production, prices, and trade of Beef and Veal (Salted, in Brine, Dried or Smoked) in Latin America and the Caribbean from 2007 to 2024.

Statistics illustrates consumption, production, prices, and trade of Beef (Cattle Meat) in Northern America from 2007 to 2024.