U.S. Beef Imports vs. Exports By Year

The United States imported 3.34 billion and exported 2.96 billion pounds of beef in 2020. Beef exports were 11.6% lower than imports in 2020.

U.S. Beef Imports vs. Exports By Year

The United States imported 3.34 billion and exported 2.96 billion pounds of beef in 2020. Beef exports were 11.6% lower than imports in 2020.

The United States has exported more beef than it has imported five (5) times:  2018 and  2010-13.

The most beef that the U.S. has ever imported was 3.68 billion pounds in 2004.  The most beef that the United States has exported was 3.16 billion pounds in 2018.