Global beef and veal trade in 2024
An illustration depicts the global beef and veal trade, featuring cattle, beef products, and various modes of transport like container ships, planes, and trucks, under the heading 'BY THE NUMBERS'. | Illustration: Ashrafun Naher Ananna/TBS Creative
Beef and veal exports around the world increased by 8% to 12.9 million tonnes in 2024, up from 12 million tonnes in 2023. Imports also rose by 10.8% in 2024, reaching 11.4 million tonnes compared to 10.3 million tonnes in the previous year.
An infographic from The Business Standard shows the top exporters (Brazil, Australia, India) and importers (China, United States, Japan) of beef and veal in 2024, with values in million tonnes.
Note: Indian exports are carabeef (water buffalo)
Source: USDA Foreign Agricultural Service
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