10 World’s Biggest Country Producers of Cattle's Meat
Commonly there are some popular cattle breeds for meat production with different characteristics , namely Black Angus, Hereford Cattle, Piedmontese Cattle, Brahman Beefmaster, Aubrac, Caracu, Darkensberger, Limousin, Mongolian, Red Angus, Santa Gertrudis, Texas Longhorn, Gelbvieh, Wagyu, and Belgian blue.
The World’s Production of Cattle's Meat From 1980 to 2022
| Years | World’s Production of Beef |
|---|---|
| (Tons) | |
| 1980 | 45,565,944 |
| 1981 | 45,953,128 |
| 1982 | 45,914,058 |
| 1983 | 47,159,800 |
| 1984 | 48,483,781 |
| 1985 | 49,306,824 |
| 1986 | 50,983,632 |
| 1987 | 50,940,348 |
| 1988 | 51,339,867 |
| 1989 | 51,557,846 |
| 1990 | 53,028,463 |
| 1991 | 54,183,224 |
| 1992 | 53,337,089 |
| 1993 | 52,155,162 |
| 1994 | 52,116,980 |
| 1995 | 52,934,140 |
| 1996 | 53,877,393 |
| 1997 | 55,103,588 |
| 1998 | 54,907,118 |
| 1999 | 56,240,961 |
| 2000 | 56,649,994 |
| 2001 | 56,446,989 |
| 2002 | 57,615,086 |
| 2003 | 58,569,451 |
| 2004 | 60,292,744 |
| 2005 | 60,680,718 |
| 2006 | 62,098,627 |
| 2007 | 63,869,174 |
| 2008 | 64,216,909 |
| 2009 | 64,868,616 |
| 2010 | 64,920,838 |
| 2011 | 64,887,125 |
| 2012 | 65,456,636 |
| 2013 | 66,717,723 |
| 2014 | 67,213,115 |
| 2015 | 66,861,121 |
| 2016 | 67,182,049 |
| 2017 | 68,458,157 |
| 2018 | 70,227,187 |
| 2019 | 72,182,443 |
| 2020 | 71,597,492 |
| 2021 | 72,446,079 |
| 2022 69,346,116 Source : FAOSTAT, 2024 | |
Statistically, the beef is the most widely consumed meat in the world, after pork and poultry. In 2022, world’s production of Beef approximately 69 million tons. Commonly, based in the FAOSTAT, the world’s production of beef from time to time has increased substantially. In 1980, the world’s production of beef just 45 million tonnes, and it has become 69 million tonnes in 2022.
The World’s Production of Beef Based on Continent
| Continent | Production of Beef in 2022 |
|---|---|
| (Tons) | |
| Africa | 6,847,732 |
| Americas | 33,907,074 |
| Asia | 15,727,325 |
| Europe | 10,242,814 |
| Oceania | 2,620,723 |
Source : FAOSTAT, 2024 | |
Based on the continent regions in 2022, the production of cattle's meat still concentrated in America with production around 33,907,074 tons. Meanwhile in other regions, Asia can produce 15,727,325 tons and Europe with 10,242,814 tons. Furthermore, Africa and Oceania produce in small proportions with production around 6.8 million tons and 2.6 million tons, respectively.
Based on the country, there are 10 world’s biggest of cattle's meat country Producers in 2022. Here are the Ranks of 10 world’s Biggest country producers of cattle's meat in 2022. All of the data was obtained from FAOSTAT (FAOStatistics).
The Rank of 10 World’s Biggest Country Producers of Cattle's Meat
| Ranks | Country | Production of Cattle's Meat in 2022 |
|---|---|---|
| (Tons) | ||
| 1 | United States of America | 12,890,324 |
| 2 | Brazil | 10,350,000 |
| 3 | China, mainland | 7,180,000 |
| 4 | Argentina | 3,133,103 |
| 5 | Mexico | 2,175,577 |
| 6 | Australia | 1,878,088 |
| 7 | Russia | 1,629,730 |
| 8 | Türkiye | 1,572,747 |
| 9 | Canada | 1,378,656 |
| 10 | France | 1,361,310 |
| Source : FAOSTAT, 2024 | ||
Brief Description 10 World’s Biggest Producers of Cattle's Meat
1. United States of America
United States of America (USA) Still becomes the biggest producers of beef in 2022. According to FAO Statistical Corporate Database (FAOSTAT), the production of beef from United States of America reached 12,890,324 tons. Geographically, there are some states in United States of America that has huge production of beef. Some of them are Texas, Oklahoma, Missouri, Nebraska, South Dakota, Kansas, and Montana. Genetically, based on the species, the source of beef in USA come from Angus, Hereford, Simmental, Red Angus, Charolais, Gelbvieh, Brangus, Limousin, Beefmaster, Shorthorn, and Brahman.
2. Brazil
Brazil is the 2nd World’s biggest producer of Beef in 2022. According to FAO Statistics (FAOSTAT), the production of Beef from Brazil achieved 10,350,000 tons. Economically, in Beef economic global trading, Brazil is one of the world’s largest exporters of beef (23% of global exports). Geograhically, in Brazil, there are 6 biggest states that huge production of beef. These states include Mato Grosso, Goias, Para, Minas Gerais, Mato Grosso do Sul, Rondonia. Furthermore, based on the types of cattles, Nellore (Bos taurus indicus) is the main cattle breed for meat production in Brazil. Historically, this species was introduced from India during the 19th century (Nunes et al., 2024). Overall, the production of beef from Nellore contributes more than 80% of the nation's beef cattle.
3. China, mainland
China as another country that has huge production of beef in 2022. According to FAO Statistics (FAOSTAT), the production of beef from China reached 7,180,000 tons. In China, Feed infustries can be divided into some regions within 17 provinces into five zones including Central Plains (Shandong, Henan, Hebei, and Anhui), the Northeast (Jilin, Heilongjiang, Liaoning, Inner-Mongolia, and North of Hebei), the West (Gansu, Shanxi, Niangxia, and Jinjiang), the Southwest (Sicuan, Chongqing, Yunnan, Guozhou, and Guangxi) and others.
4. Argentina
Argentina is next biggest country of beef production in 2022. According to FAOSTAT, the production of beef from Argentina reached 3,133,103 tons. Geograhically, the distribution of cattle population can be divided into 2 zones. The Central-Eastern (CE) zone comprises the provinces historically producing beef cattle (Buenos Aires, Santa Fe, Córdoba, La Pampa and Entre Ríos). Furthermore, the other area, which was called Northeastern (NE) – North Western (NW) zone that consist of Corrientes, Chaco, Formosa, Santiago del Estero, Salta, Misiones, La Rioja, Catamarca, Tucuman, Jujuy).
5. Mexico
Mexico is the next country of beef production in 2022. According to FAOSTAT, the production of beef from Mexico reached 2,175,577 tons. In Mexico, the cattle population of cattle are located in some states. Some of the state that huge population of cattle are Cihuahua, Sonora, Tamaulipas, Jalisco, Nuevo Leon, Coahuila, Veracruz, Durango, Tabaesco, Sinaloa.
6. Australia
Australia is the 6th World’s biggest country as beef producer in 2022. According to FAOSTAT, the production of Beef from Australia reached 1,878,088 tons. Geograhically, on 2022, the major population of cattle can be found in Queensland 11 million head), New South Wales (4 million head), Victoria (3.6 million head), Northen Australia (2 million head), and Western Australia (2 million head).
7. Russian Federation
Russian Federation is the 7th World’s biggest producer of Beef in 2022. According to FAOSTAT, the production of beef from Russia reached 1,620,730 tons. Geographically, in Russia, some of cattle slaughtered can be found in Bryansk, Orlov Oblast, Republic of Kalmykia, and the Republic of Altai.
8. Türkiye
Türkiye is the 9th World’s biggest producer of Beef in 2022. According to FAOSTAT, the production beef from Türkiye reached 1,572,747 tonnes. In this country, there are some species of cattle to beef productions. Some of them are Anatolian Black (Yerli Kara), Eastern Anatolian Red (Doğu Anadolu Kırmızısı), Anatolian Gray (Boz Irk), and South Anatolian Red (Güney Anadolu Kırmızısı).
9. Canada
Canada also has huge production of cattle’s meat in 2022. Statistically, according to FAO Statistical Corporate Database (FAOSTAT), the production of cattle meat from Canada reaching 1,378,656 tons. Geographically, in Canada, as of 2022, the population of cattle was concentrated in Alberta and Saskatchewan and the production of these 2 locations contributed approximately 60% of Canada’s beef cows. Furthermore, the other locations of cattle can be found in Ontario, Quebec and Manitoba (Humanefood, 2024).
10. France
France is the 10th World’s biggest producer of Beef in 2022. According to FAOSTAT, the production of beef from France reached 1,361,310 tons. Geographically, the main areas of France with huge production of cattle meat located in Midi-Pyrénées, Pays de la Loire, and Bretagne (Blaga et al., 2019).
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