The article discusses the global landscape of beef consumption and production, highlighting that while beef is not the most widely consumed meat, it has significant dominance in several regions, particularly in the U.S., China, and Brazil. Although beef is banned in many Indian states, the country has a substantial consumption rate. Argentina leads in per capita beef consumption. The U.S. accounts for 20% of global beef supply, with a notable increase in production from 2015 to 2024, reflecting a rising trend in overall meat consumption.
In the last decade, the United States has consistently supplied the most beef to the world, providing 20% of the global total, followed closely by Brazil at 19%.
Beef consumption is highest in Argentina, where individuals consume over 100 pounds per person annually, despite other countries leading in production.
The USDA reports that the U.S. supplied 12.29 million metric tons of beef in 2024, showing significant growth from previous years.
Globally, beef production has increased by an average of 0.71% from 2015 to 2024, amounting to 58.21 million metric tons annually.
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