Beef Prices in United Kingdom (UK)
| Variety | Market level | Price (US$/kg) | Price (US$/lb) | Local (GBP) | MoM | YoY | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | Global benchmark | 7.95 | 3.61 | 6.39 | ▼ 3.2% | ▲ 20.1% | World Bank Pink Sheet |
| - | Export (unit value) | 11.34 | 5.14 | 9.11 | ▲ 34.4% | ▲ 34.4% | UN Comtrade (unit value) |
As of June 2026, the beef price in United Kingdom (UK) available is US$ 11.34 per kg (US$ 5.14 / lb) (9.11 GBP, 4.13 GBP / lb), up 34.4% year-on-year.
The United Kingdom is a net exporter of beef, ranking 13th out of 80 exporters globally. In 2024, UK beef exports reached US$416.1 million (49,341 tonnes), accounting for 1.7% of global exports and showing a 17.0% year-on-year increase. The latest export unit value is US$11.3382 per kg.
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Production, Exports, Imports & HS Codes - beef in United Kingdom (UK)
The United Kingdom is a net exporter of beef, ranking 13th out of 80 exporters globally. In 2024, UK beef exports reached US$416.1 million (49,341 tonnes), accounting for 1.7% of global exports and showing a 17.0% year-on-year increase. The latest export unit value is US$11.3382 per kg.
Exports UN Comtrade · 2024
In 2024, United Kingdom (UK) exported $416.1M (49.3 kt) of beef▲ 17% YoY. That ranks #13 worldwide (1.7% of global exports).
Export value by year (US$)
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 $2.07B · 8.6%
Annual export data United Kingdom (UK) · UN Comtrade
| Year | Export value (US$) | Volume | Avg price/kg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $416.1M | 49.3 kt | $8.43 |
| 2023 | $355.6M | 43.6 kt | $8.16 |
| 2022 | $342.1M | 48.2 kt | $7.09 |
| 2021 | $270.8M | 39.9 kt | $6.79 |
| 2020 | $285.7M | 48.3 kt | $5.92 |
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.