Contents tagged with beef

US prices remain elevated despite late-year correction: Beef market update

23 January 2026

US prices remain elevated despite late-year correction: Beef market update

While US prices have eased from record summer highs, underlying supply constraints persist. The market is characterised by historically tight cattle numbers and record carcase weights.

Irish beef market update and outlook for 2026

23 January 2026

Irish beef market update and outlook for 2026

Irish beef production fell significantly in 2025 and is forecast to see further falls in 2026
EU medium term outlook sets expectations to 2035: Red meat market update

29 January 2026

EU medium term outlook sets expectations to 2035: Red meat market update

Explore the European Commission's projections for the red meat market.
Imports rise 13% as production drops: EU beef market update

2 December 2025

Imports rise 13% as production drops: EU beef market update

EU beef production for the year to date (Jan-Aug), decreased by 4% but what impact has this had on prices and trade?
UK imports grew in Q3 as global prices remain high: Beef Q3 2025 trade update

25 November 2025

UK imports grew in Q3 as global prices remain high: Beef Q3 2025 trade update

Using the first nine months of UK beef trade data (Jan-Sep), this article recaps UK export performance and monitors imports of beef and their origins.
Shortness in supply and strong demand continues to strengthen global prices: Beef market update

10 November 2025

Shortness in supply and strong demand continues to strengthen global prices: Beef market update

Prices remain strong across global beef markets as demand outpaces supply.

Ruminant News – Autumn 2025 edition

31 October 2025

Ruminant News – Autumn 2025 edition

The latest edition of Ruminant News for cattle and sheep farmers is available to download.
US prices climb amid tightening supply: Beef market update

15 October 2025

US prices climb amid tightening supply: Beef market update

US beef prices continue to set records as shrinking cattle herds and strong domestic demand squeeze supply. This is influencing the global market. We unpack the latest stats around the US market, examine the impact on trade flows, and the potential impact for the UK market.
Farmbench for better margins: Finishing cattle profitability improved for 2023/24

26 September 2025

Farmbench for better margins: Finishing cattle profitability improved for 2023/24

Farmbench data for the 2023-24 season showed an improved profitability outlook for finishing cattle producers.
GB cattle populations: dairy-beef calves boost youngstock numbers as suckler continues to contract

25 September 2025

GB cattle populations: dairy-beef calves boost youngstock numbers as suckler continues to contract

The supply tightness that has characterised the beef market throughout 2025 is likely to continue for the near future.
Irish beef prices above GB for the first time in three years: Beef market update

5 September 2025

Irish beef prices above GB for the first time in three years: Beef market update

Irish prime prices have now been higher than those in GB for the past four weeks.

England’s cattle and sheep populations hit record lows: Beef and lamb market update

4 September 2025

England’s cattle and sheep populations hit record lows: Beef and lamb market update

Defra’s annual June livestock survey reveals that sheep and cattle populations in England have continued to contract, with both now standing at their lowest levels since records began.

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