Global Beef Meat Production Share by Country (Thousand Metric Tons)

The United States leads global beef meat production with a 17.12% share, followed by Brazil at 13.68% and China at 9.08%. Other significant contributors include Argentina (4.36%), India (3.65%), and Australia (2.84%). In recent years, some countries have shown notable growth rates, such as Kenya with a 1.75% increase and Mongolia with a 2.69% increase, while others like Venezuela and Nigeria experienced declines of 1.6% and 1.53%, respectively. The top producers, United States and Brazil, showed minor year-on-year variations, with the US at 0.15% growth and Brazil at -0.13%. Over the last five years, the sector has undergone various fluctuations, impacting overall global production.

Future trends to monitor in global beef production include increasing production capabilities in emerging markets, driven by technological advancements and expanded agricultural investments. Potential growth from countries such as Kenya, Myanmar, and Mongolia, alongside the possible decline in production from regions facing economic or political challenges, will also be crucial. Additionally, given the global emphasis on sustainability, we could see a shift towards more eco-friendly production methods impacting production dynamics globally.

# 10 Countries Percent Last Year YoY 5-years CAGR
1 1 United States 17.12 2023 +0.37% +0.15% View data
2 2 Brazil 13.68 2023 +0.13% -0.13% View data
3 3 China 9.08 2018 View data
4 4 Argentina 4.36 2023 +0.9% +0.44% View data
5 5 India 3.65 2023 +0.11% +0.084% View data
6 6 Australia 2.84 2023 -1.49% -1.81% View data
7 7 Mexico 2.81 2023 +0.6% +0.41% View data
8 8 Pakistan 2.79 2023 +0.91% +0.73% View data
9 9 Russia 2.19 2023 -0.25% -0.4% View data
10 10 France 2.01 2023 +0.069% +0.14% View data