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Beef in the United Kingdom (UK)

Statistics report on beef in the United Kingdom (UK)

This report presents a range of statistics and facts on beef in the United Kingdom. It includes an introduction to the beef category, including production and international trade statistics. Retail data is then addressed, followed by a closer look at consumers, such as steak and roast dinner trends, levels of consumption and expenditure.

Table of contents

Global overview

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  • Basic Statistic Cattle population worldwide 2012-2024
  • Premium Statistic Global beef and veal production 2000-2026
  • Premium Statistic Global beef and veal leading producing countries 2025/26
  • Premium Statistic Export share of beef worldwide 2023, by leading exporters
  • Basic Statistic Meat processing and preservation: enterprises in the UK 2023, by turnover size band

Production

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  • Basic Statistic Cattle and calf livestock population in the United Kingdom (UK) 2005-2022
  • Premium Statistic Organic cattle livestock numbers in the United Kingdom (UK) 2011-2023
  • Premium Statistic Home slaughtered meat production in the United Kingdom (UK) 2003-2023
  • Premium Statistic Beef and veal production value in the United Kingdom (UK) 2003-2023
  • Basic Statistic Meat processing: Manufacturers' sales in the United Kingdom (UK) 2012-2024

Trade

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  • Premium Statistic Meat of bovine animals, fresh or chilled: UK import value 2007-2024
  • Premium Statistic Meat of bovine animals, frozen: UK import value 2005-2024
  • Premium Statistic Meat of bovine animals, fresh or chilled: UK export value 2005-2024
  • Premium Statistic Meat of bovine animals, frozen: UK export value 2005-2024
  • Premium Statistic Beef export volume from the United Kingdom 2011-2023, by EU and non-EU trade
  • Premium Statistic Beef and veal export value in the United Kingdom (UK) 2007-2023
  • Premium Statistic Import volume of beef in the United Kingdom 2011-2023, by EU and non-EU trade
  • Premium Statistic Beef and veal import value in the United Kingdom (UK) 2007-2023

Retail

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  • Premium Statistic Total expenditure on beef in the United Kingdom (UK) 2023/24, by type
  • Premium Statistic Retail average price of beef in the United Kingdom (UK) 2024, by type
  • Premium Statistic Change in beef retail price in the UK 2023/24, by product type
  • Premium Statistic Change in sales volume beef products in the United Kingdom (UK) in 2023/24

Consumption

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  • Premium Statistic Consumers of cooked meats (pre-packed and unpackaged) in the United Kingdom
  • Premium Statistic Cooked and cured meat consumption in the United Kingdom 2024, by product type
  • Premium Statistic Leading cooked meats brands in the United Kingdom 2020, by number of consumers
  • Basic Statistic Expenditure on meat in the United Kingdom 2005-2023
  • Premium Statistic Weekly UK household consumption of non-carcass meat and meat products 2006-2023
  • Premium Statistic Weekly UK household consumption of beef and veal 2006-2023
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