U.S. Beef Market Size & Outlook, 2023-2030

The beef market in the United States is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 137,373.3 million by 2030. A compound annual growth rate of 5.2% is expected of the United States beef market from 2024 to 2030.
Revenue, 2023 (US$M)
$96,528.8
Forecast, 2030 (US$M)
$137,373.3
CAGR, 2024 - 2030
5.2%
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U.S. beef market highlights

  • The U.S. beef market generated a revenue of USD 96,528.8 million in 2023 and is expected to reach USD 137,373.3 million by 2030.
  • The U.S. market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 5.2% 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 96,528.8 million
Market revenue in 2030USD 137,373.3 million
Growth rate5.2% (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, U.S. accounted for 18.3% 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 North America, U.S. beef market is projected to lead the regional market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • U.S. is the fastest growing regional market in North America and is projected to reach USD 137,373.3 million by 2030.

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


Beef is still the cash cow of the fresh meat retail department, with the highest retail sales within the category in the country. Top livestock and poultry slaughtering states in the U.S. include Nebraska, Kansas, Texas, Colorado, California, Wisconsin, Washington, and Pennsylvania.

As per article published by USDA in April 2022, the country also ranked fourth in terms of beef per capita consumption in the world, after Uruguay, Argentina, and Hong Kong. Increased beef production in the country has decreased the demand for Australian beef.

In addition, the imports from the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) partner countries are expected to increase due to the high value of the U.S. dollar against the Mexican Peso and Canadian dollar.

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U.S. beef market outlook size, by cut, 2017-2030 (US$M)

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U.S. beef market outlook size, by cut, 2017-2030 (US$M)

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