Prepared beef imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
The United States imported $604.7 million of prepared beef in 2024 (62.7 thousand tonnes). That makes it the largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 218 countries. That is close to the 2023 level. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $604.7M | 62.7K t |
| 2023 | $590.1M | 64.0K t |
| 2022 | $696.4M | 72.8K t |
| 2021 | $710.9M | 75.5K t |
| 2020 | $500.5M | 62.2K t |
| 2019 | $496.9M | 58.1K t |
| 2018 | $440.8M | 52.8K t |
| 2017 | $363.3M | 42.4K t |
Where the United States imports prepared beef from
One supplier dominates: Brazil accounted for 67% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil | $402.2M | 67% |
| Uruguay | $71.3M | 12% |
| Canada | $63.3M | 11% |
| New Zealand | $35.0M | 5.8% |
| Australia | $17.8M | 2.9% |
| Mexico | $9.8M | 1.6% |
| Argentina | $3.5M | 0.6% |
| Israel | $1.3M | 0.2% |
| Philippines | $154K | 0% |
| Ireland | $106K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.64 per kg, 49% above the world average of $6.47. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Prepared beef exports from the United States
The United States exported $281.1 million of prepared beef in 2024 (36.7 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 2nd largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 138 countries. One buyer market dominates: Canada accounted for 75% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $209.5M | 75% |
| China | $14.4M | 5.1% |
| Japan | $9.8M | 3.5% |
| Mexico | $7.2M | 2.6% |
| Hong Kong | $5.3M | 1.9% |
| Guatemala | $4.7M | 1.7% |
| Cuba | $4.0M | 1.4% |
| Costa Rica | $3.3M | 1.2% |
| Panama | $2.2M | 0.8% |
| Brazil | $1.8M | 0.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 1602.50: Meat preparations: of bovine animals, meat or meat offal, prepared or preserved (excluding livers and homogenised preparations).
Common questions
What is the value of prepared beef imported by the United States?
The United States imported prepared beef worth $604.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 62.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 218 countries worldwide, with 21% of world imports. The value was up 2% on 2023.
Which countries supply prepared beef to the United States?
Brazil was the largest supplier with 67% of the value ($402.2 million), followed by Uruguay (12%) and Canada (10%). The top three together account for 89%, out of 24 supplier countries in total. Israel grew fastest among the top ten, up 352% on the year.
What is the average import price of prepared beef per kg?
The average declared import value was about $9.64 per kg in 2024, 49% above the world average of $6.47 per kg. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so it blends every grade and size; use it as a benchmark, not a quote. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
How have imports of prepared beef to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $363.3 million in 2017 to $604.7 million in 2024, an increase of 66%. The peak was 2021 at $710.9 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does the United States also export prepared beef?
Yes. The United States exported $281.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Canada, China and Japan. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $323.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for prepared beef?
The HS code for prepared beef is subheading 1602.50. It sits in HS chapter 16 (meat, fish, crustaceans, molluscs or other aquatic invertebrates, or insects; preparations thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1602 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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