Key Market Indicators
Russia is projected to be the 23rd-largest producer of cattle in the world by 2026, with an estimated 9.1 million heads. This is a slight decrease from the 10.3 million heads reported in 2021, and a 1.6% decrease since 1997. Germany is the world's leading producer of cattle, with 10.3 million heads. India, the United States, and China come in second, third, and fourth, respectively.