Seasonality
Seasonal pattern: Not documented
No seasonal price pattern is currently documented for beef carcass.
Beef Carcass Price
Monthly reported customs unit values, not live or executable quotes.
Latest reported price
$7,010 USD/t
As of Jul 2026
LowPrevious 12 months
The latest value is below the typical range of $7,206–$7,876 USD/t.
Beef Carcass Price History
Beef Carcass Prices by Country
Beef carcass export unit values are shown in USD/t. Compare the reporting dates as well as the values; product mix and delivery terms can differ between countries.
| Country | Latest · USD/t | YoYYear on year |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $8,198 Jul 1, 2026 | +7.8% |
| United States | $2,566 Jul 1, 2026 | Not reported |
| Australia | $8,927 Jun 1, 2026 | Not reported |
| Germany | $7,239 Jun 1, 2026 | -7.6% |
| Denmark | $7,121 Jun 1, 2026 | -3.0% |
| Estonia | $6,347 Jun 1, 2026 | -12% |
| United Kingdom | $6,468 Jun 1, 2026 | -8.1% |
| Greece | $7,577 Jun 1, 2026 | +19% |
| Hungary | $4,470 Jun 1, 2026 | -34% |
| Luxembourg | $9,453 Jun 1, 2026 | -2.9% |
| Latvia | $6,539 Jun 1, 2026 | +5.0% |
| North Macedonia | $6,368 Jun 1, 2026 | Not reported |
| Netherlands | $8,226 Jun 1, 2026 | +4.5% |
| Poland | $7,641 Jun 1, 2026 | -2.3% |
| Portugal | $6,942 Jun 1, 2026 | +24% |
| Serbia | $7,153 Jun 1, 2026 | +1.0% |
| Spain | $8,632 May 1, 2026 | +10% |
| Finland | $9,157 May 1, 2026 | +21% |
| Croatia | $6,795 May 1, 2026 | +7.0% |
| India | $981 May 1, 2026 | Not reported |
| Ireland | $4,999 May 1, 2026 | -5.7% |
| Italy | $7,134 May 1, 2026 | +4.4% |
| Lithuania | $5,805 May 1, 2026 | +28% |
| Romania | $7,853 May 1, 2026 | +20% |
| Slovenia | $6,975 May 1, 2026 | +1.5% |
| South Africa | $4,936 May 1, 2026 | +10% |
| Brazil | $6,110 Apr 1, 2026 | Not reported |
| Kazakhstan | $7,326 Apr 1, 2026 | +48% |
| Saudi Arabia | $8,960 Apr 1, 2026 | Not reported |
| Czechia | $11,621 Feb 1, 2026 | Not reported |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | $20,291 Jan 1, 2026 | Not reported |
| Pakistan | $4,478 Jan 1, 2026 | +6.7% |
| France | $8,830 Dec 1, 2025 | +38% |
| Belgium | $9,082 Jul 1, 2025 | Not reported |
| Angola | $186 Jun 1, 2025 | Not reported |
| Morocco | $8,413 Apr 1, 2025 | Not reported |
| Bulgaria | $6,747 Jan 1, 2025 | -0.4% |
| Georgia | $7,780 Dec 1, 2024 | Not reported |
| Oman | $6,763 Dec 1, 2024 | Not reported |
| Namibia | $5,346 Apr 1, 2024 | +169% |
| Slovakia | $4,346 Jan 1, 2024 | Not reported |
| Egypt | $5,347 Dec 1, 2023 | +4.4% |
| Kenya | $4,829 Dec 1, 2023 | -13% |
| Nicaragua | $4,916 Dec 1, 2023 | +12% |
| Sweden | $5,054 Dec 1, 2023 | Not reported |
| Tanzania | $4,104 Nov 1, 2023 | -4.0% |
| Ukraine | $3,393 Nov 1, 2023 | Not reported |
| Botswana | $2,689 Oct 1, 2023 | +21% |
| New Zealand | $5,005 Aug 1, 2023 | Not reported |
| Austria | $4,790 Dec 1, 2022 | Not reported |
| Türkiye | $6,376 Dec 1, 2022 | Not reported |
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | $5,002 Oct 1, 2022 | Not reported |
| Cyprus | $2,500 Apr 1, 2022 | -11% |
| Belarus | $3,969 Jan 1, 2022 | +42% |
| Zambia | $2,891 Jan 1, 2022 | +79% |
| Russia | $3,931 Oct 1, 2021 | +24% |
| Iceland | $7,545 Jul 1, 2021 | Not reported |
| Nigeria | $500 Apr 1, 2021 | Not reported |
| El Salvador | $3,704 Apr 1, 2021 | Not reported |
| Switzerland | $6,617 Jan 1, 2021 | Not reported |
| Uzbekistan | $3,843 Dec 1, 2020 | Not reported |
| Singapore | $3,935 Jul 1, 2020 | Not reported |
| Armenia | $727 Jan 1, 2020 | Not reported |
| United Arab Emirates | $3,188 Dec 1, 2019 | +2.7% |
| Colombia | $482 Nov 1, 2019 | Not reported |
| Eswatini | $9,077 Aug 1, 2019 | +96% |
| Malta | $4,425 Jul 1, 2019 | Not reported |
| Moldova | $6,121 Feb 1, 2019 | Not reported |
| Ethiopia | $3,790 Dec 1, 2018 | +6.9% |
| Sudan | $4,357 Dec 1, 2018 | +2.2% |
| Burkina Faso | $2,339 Nov 1, 2018 | Not reported |
| Rwanda | $458 Aug 1, 2018 | Not reported |
| Japan | $31,202 Jun 1, 2018 | Not reported |
| Malaysia | $2,194 May 1, 2018 | Not reported |
| Benin | $270 Aug 1, 2017 | Not reported |
| Thailand | $6,133 Jul 1, 2016 | -0.3% |
| Côte d’Ivoire | $17 Apr 1, 2016 | Not reported |
| Madagascar | $1,094 Dec 1, 2015 | Not reported |
| Kuwait | $6,950 Oct 1, 2015 | Not reported |
| Fiji | $1,010 Sep 1, 2015 | Not reported |
| Norway | $487 Jun 1, 2015 | Not reported |
| Guatemala | $1,100 Dec 1, 2014 | Not reported |
| Lesotho | $2,119 Aug 1, 2014 | Not reported |
| Kyrgyzstan | $6,192 Jun 1, 2014 | +7.0% |
| Peru | $3,835 Mar 1, 2014 | Not reported |
| Yemen | $3,394 Dec 1, 2012 | Not reported |
| Senegal | $2,093 Jul 1, 2012 | Not reported |
| Mali | $143 May 1, 2012 | Not reported |
| Montenegro | $5,404 May 1, 2010 | Not reported |
What shapes beef carcass prices?
Use these documented market characteristics when comparing periods, countries and supplier quotes.
Demand driver
Global protein consumption
Beef carcass supplies the primary source of red meat protein for consumers worldwide, driving demand from food service, retail, and industrial meat processors.
Demand driver
Livestock disease risk
Outbreaks of highly contagious cattle diseases such as foot‑and‑mouth disease, contagious bovine pleuropneumonia, and lumpy skin disease can reduce herd health and carcass availability, influencing market supply and pricing.
Quote basis
Why quoted prices can differ
Beef carcass is typically quoted fob, commonly FOB, CIF. Compare freight, insurance and delivery point before treating two quotes as equivalent.
Beef Carcass Price Questions
- What parts of the animal are included in a beef carcass?
- A beef carcass consists of the whole animal after slaughter, including the hide, head, internal organs, and all muscle cuts before further processing. It does not include any added ingredients or processing steps such as curing or canning.
- What are the key processing steps for a beef carcass before it reaches the consumer?
- The primary processing steps include primary production (slaughter and initial cooling), carcass dressing and bunging, pre‑chill interventions, chilling, and post‑mortem inspection. Further interventions may occur after chilling, such as packaging and distribution, but the carcass itself is handled up to the chilling stage before being fabricated into cuts.
- How should a beef carcass be stored to maintain safety and quality?
- After slaughter, the carcass should be kept chilled at temperatures close to 0 °C (32 °F) as soon as possible. Continuous refrigeration throughout handling, transport, and storage prevents bacterial growth and preserves meat quality.