China Beef Market Size & Outlook, 2023-2030

The beef market in China is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 124,294.9 million by 2030. A compound annual growth rate of 4.9% is expected of China beef market from 2024 to 2030.
Revenue, 2023 (US$M)
$88,881.8
Forecast, 2030 (US$M)
$124,294.9
CAGR, 2024 - 2030
4.9%
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China

China beef market highlights

  • The China beef market generated a revenue of USD 88,881.8 million in 2023 and is expected to reach USD 124,294.9 million by 2030.
  • The China market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 4.9% from 2024 to 2030.
  • In terms of segment, loin was the largest revenue generating cut in 2023.
  • Brisket is the most lucrative cut segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.


Beef market data book summary

Market revenue in 2023USD 88,881.8 million
Market revenue in 2030USD 124,294.9 million
Growth rate4.9% (CAGR from 2023 to 2030)
Largest segmentLoin
Fastest growing segmentBrisket
Historical data2017 - 2022
Base year2023
Forecast period2024 - 2030
Quantitative unitsRevenue in USD million
Market segmentationBrisket, Shank, Loin
Key market players worldwideTyson Foods Inc Class A, NH Foods Ltd, Marfrig Global Foods SA ADR, Minerva SA ADR, Hormel Foods Corp, JBS SA ADR, Vion Food Group, Australian Agricultural Co Ltd, Cargill, Danish Crown


Other key industry trends

  • In terms of revenue, China accounted for 16.9% of the global beef market in 2023.
  • Country-wise, U.S. is expected to lead the global market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • In Asia Pacific, China beef market is projected to lead the regional market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • Japan is the fastest growing regional market in Asia Pacific and is projected to reach USD 29,948.5 million by 2030.

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China beef market outlook

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Loin was the largest segment with a revenue share of 36.34% in 2023. Horizon Databook has segmented the China beef market based on brisket, shank, loin covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2017 to 2030.


Beef consumption is expected to increase with the rising GDP per capita. An increase in disposable income has changed consumer lifestyles and thus preferences, which has resulted in an inclination toward high-priced protein products such as beef. 

As per a study published by the USDA in 2020, the consumption of beef in the country accounted for roughly 16% of the beef consumed globally i.e., 20.91 billion pounds.

Due to the growing demand for beef, China has reduced the tariffs on Australian beef through China Australia Free Trade Agreement (CHAFTA), which emphasizes on improving market access, mainly for chilled beef. 

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China beef market outlook size, by cut, 2017-2030 (US$M)

China Beef Market Outlook Share, 2023 & 2030 (US$M)

China beef market outlook size, by cut, 2017-2030 (US$M)

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