Beef Prices in Australia
| Variety | Market level | Price (US$/kg) | Local (AUD) | MoM | YoY | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Global benchmark | 7.95 | 11.96 | ▼ 3.2% | ▲ 20.1% | World Bank Pink Sheet |
| — | Export (unit value) | 11.09 | 16.68 | ▲ 7.2% | ▲ 7.2% | UN Comtrade (unit value) |
As of May 2026, the beef price in Australia is US$ 11.09 per kg (16.68 AUD), up 7.2% year-on-year. Every figure is sourced and dated — no estimates are presented as observed prices.
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Beef Price History & Trend
Global benchmark (world reference) price for beef, US$ per kg. A dedicated Australia series begins building from our next crawl. Source: UN Comtrade (unit value).
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Exports UN Comtrade · 2024
In 2024, Australia exported $3.36B (324.9 kt) of beef▲ 22.5% YoY. That ranks #2 worldwide (14% of global exports).
Export value by year (US$)
Export volume by year
Top beef exporters worldwide UN Comtrade · 2024
- #1 US $4.14B · 17.3%
- #2 Australia $3.36B · 14%
- #3 Netherlands $2.37B · 9.9%
- #4 Canada $2.25B · 9.4%
- #5 Ireland $2.07B · 8.6%
Annual export data Australia · UN Comtrade
| Year | Export value (US$) | Volume | Avg price/kg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3.36B | 324.9 kt | $10.35 |
| 2023 | $2.74B | 258.7 kt | $10.6 |
| 2022 | $2.55B | 209.6 kt | $12.16 |
| 2021 | $2.77B | 258.2 kt | $10.73 |
| 2020 | $2.57B | 293.1 kt | $8.77 |
HS Code
beef is traded under Harmonized System code 0201.30. Trade figures above are compiled for this HS heading.
Sources: trade & HS — UN Comtrade. Values are official reported figures.