U.S. Beef Imports By Year
Beef imports into the United States have shown considerable variability since 2000, ranging from a low of 2,056,525,000 pounds to a high of 3,727,392,000 pounds annually.
U.S. Beef Imports by Year:
High: 3,727,392,000 pounds
Low: 2,056,525,000 pounds
Average: 2,999,974,667 pounds
Commentary:
Beef imports into the United States have shown considerable variability since 2000, ranging from a low of 2,056,525,000 pounds to a high of 3,727,392,000 pounds annually.
The average annual beef imports over this period stand at approximately 2,999,974,667 pounds.
Notably, beef imports have consistently exceeded 3 billion pounds annually since 2019, reflecting sustained demand for foreign beef products in the United States.
2023 witnessed a record high in beef imports, reaching 3,727,392,000 pounds, surpassing the previous record set in 2004 at 3,679,232,000 pounds.
Out of the 24 years analyzed, beef imports have exceeded 3 billion pounds in 15 years, demonstrating the enduring significance of beef imports in meeting domestic demand and ensuring a diverse range of beef products available to consumers across the country.
