Beef & Beef Products
U.S. Beef & Beef Products Exports in 2021
Total Export Value
$10.52 Billion
Total Volume (Millions)
1 Metric Tons
3-Year Average
$8.75 Billion
Compound Average Growth
6.7% (2012-2021)
Top 10 Markets for Beef & Beef Products in 2021
| Market | Total Value (USD) |
|---|---|
| South Korea | $2.36 Billion |
| Japan | $2.36 Billion |
| China | $1.59 Billion |
| Mexico | $1.06 Billion |
| Canada | $773.12 Million |
| Taiwan | $662.73 Million |
| Hong Kong | $498.6 Million |
| European Union | $167.29 Million |
| Indonesia | $118.25 Million |
| Chile | $94.06 Million |
Data and Analysis
On January 17, 2023, the Indian government issued Notification No. 25/2022-23) proposing draft guidelines to streamline the halal certification process for export of meat and meat products from India.
Peru is the third-largest South American market for U.S. consumer-oriented agricultural products. Increasing wealth and lower barriers to entry were facilitated by the implementation of the U.S.-Peru Trade Promotion Agreement (PTPA), resulting in a 423-percent increase in consumer-oriented exports from $65 million in 2009 to $340 million in 2021.
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News and Features
The updated agreement regarding beef tariffs will allow U.S. exporters to more reliably meet Japan’s growing demand for high-quality beef.
March 24, 2022
U.S., Japan Reach Deal on Beef Tariff Safeguard
The new three-trigger safeguard mechanism will allow U.S. exporters to meet Japan’s growing demand for high-quality beef and reduce the probability that Japan will impose higher tariffs in the future.