The United States leads global beef production with 12.31 million metric tons, followed by Brazil and China with 9.84 and 6.53 million metric tons, respectively. In 2023, the U.S. saw a minor increase of 0.15% in beef production, whereas Brazil's production declined by 0.13%. Key growth occurred in Argentina and Mexico with increases of 0.44% and 0.41%, respectively. Australia and Venezuela faced notable declines. Mongolia recorded the highest growth increase at 2.69%. Over the past five years, consistent growth was seen in Pakistan, Chile, and Spain, while South Korea and Nigeria experienced notable declines.
Future trends to watch for include the impacts of climate change, technological advances in meat production, and shifts in dietary preferences toward plant-based alternatives, possibly affecting traditional beef production dynamics worldwide.
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 United States | 12,310 | 2023 | +0.37% | +0.15% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Brazil | 9,840 | 2023 | +0.13% | -0.13% | View data |
| 3 | 3 China | 6,530 | 2018 | View data | ||
| 4 | 4 Argentina | 3,130 | 2023 | +0.9% | +0.44% | View data |
| 5 | 5 India | 2,620 | 2023 | +0.11% | +0.084% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Australia | 2,040 | 2023 | -1.49% | -1.81% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Mexico | 2,020 | 2023 | +0.6% | +0.41% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Pakistan | 2,010 | 2023 | +0.91% | +0.73% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Russia | 1,580 | 2023 | -0.25% | -0.4% | View data |
| 10 | 10 France | 1,450 | 2023 | +0.069% | +0.14% | View data |
