As of 2023, China's beef and veal meat consumption per capita stood at approximately 7.76 kilograms. The forecasted data shows a gradual increase from 2024 to 2027, with the rate stabilizing at 7.8 kilograms in 2028. The year-on-year increase is minor, displaying a consistent growth pattern with less than a 0.2% rise annually. A five-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR) also reflects this modest but steady upward trend in consumption.
Future trends to watch include potential changes in consumer preferences leaning towards plant-based alternatives, economic factors influencing meat affordability, and government policy shifts that might affect meat production and import tariffs. These could significantly impact per capita consumption patterns moving forward.
