Search our website enhanced by Google.
- Home
- Markets and prices
- Beef markets - Beef markets home
Beef markets
All the latest industry data, analysis and insights from the beef sector to help inform your business decisions.
Markets at a glance
GB deadweight cattle prices
| Week ending 19 Apr 25 | Price p/kg | Change on week | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steers | 700.7 | +3.6 | +213.3 |
| Heifers | 699.6 | +5.3 | +215.1 |
| Young bulls | 688.2 | +3.6 | +216.7 |
| Cows | 527.4 | +7.3 | +170.3 |
Prices include all classifications
Source: AHDB
GB estimated cattle slaughterings
| Week ending 19 Apr 25 | Number | Change on week | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steers | 16,559 | -2,047 | -1,504 |
| Heifers | 13,209 | -1,045 | -506 |
| Young bulls | 1,799 | -128 | -695 |
| Cows | 6,934 | -1,254 | -2,242 |
Source: AHDB
Market prices and key information
Prices
Supply and demand
Cross-sector analysis
Retail and consumer insight
Understanding and analysing the latest trends, attitudes and foodservice habits
Trade and policy
Beef market outlook
Cost of production
Carbon markets
Beef and lamb 2030
The long-term outlook for domestic cattle and sheep production
Disclaimer
While AHDB seeks to ensure that the information contained on this webpage is accurate at the time of publication, no warranty is given in respect of the information and data provided. You are responsible for how you use the information. To the maximum extent permitted by law, AHDB accepts no liability for loss, damage or injury howsoever caused or suffered (including that caused by negligence) directly or indirectly in relation to the information or data provided in this publication.
All intellectual property rights in the information and data on this webpage belong to or are licensed by AHDB. You are authorised to use such information for your internal business purposes only and you must not provide this information to any other third parties, including further publication of the information, or for commercial gain in any way whatsoever without the prior written permission of AHDB for each third party disclosure, publication or commercial arrangement. For more information, please see our Terms of Use and Privacy Notice or contact the Director of Corporate Affairs at info@ahdb.org.uk © Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board. All rights reserved.