Asia: Beef Market 2024

Beef Market Size in Asia

For the sixth year in a row, the Asian beef market recorded growth in sales value, which increased by X% to $X in 2022. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The level of consumption peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Beef Production in Asia

In value terms, beef production dropped to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2022 were China (X tons), India (X tons) and Pakistan (X tons), together comprising X% of total production. Turkey, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Japan, Indonesia and Turkmenistan lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Turkmenistan (with a CAGR of X%), while production for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

The average beef yield declined to X kg per head in 2022, almost unchanged from 2021. Over the period under review, the yield, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the yield increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the beef yield hit record highs at X kg per head in 2021, and then dropped modestly in the following year.

The global number of animals slaughtered for beef production declined modestly to X heads in 2022, stabilizing at the year before. This number increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the number of producing animals increased by X%. The level of producing animals peaked at X heads in 2021, and then reduced modestly in the following year.

Beef Exports

Exports in Asia

In 2022, the amount of beef (cattle meat) exported in Asia was estimated at X tons, picking up by X% against the year before. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, beef exports expanded modestly to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

India prevails in exports structure, amounting to X tons, which was near X% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Pakistan (X tons), generating a X% share of total exports. Hong Kong SAR (X tons) and the United Arab Emirates (X tons) took a relatively small share of total exports.

India experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of exports of beef (cattle meat). At the same time, the United Arab Emirates (X%) and Pakistan (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, the United Arab Emirates emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Asia, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. Hong Kong SAR experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. While the share of Pakistan (X p.p.) and the United Arab Emirates (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2022, the share of India (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, India ($X) remains the largest beef supplier in Asia, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Pakistan ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by the United Arab Emirates, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in India was relatively modest. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Pakistan (X% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Asia stood at $X per ton in 2022, falling by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 an increase of X%. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton), while India ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Pakistan (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Beef Imports

Imports in Asia

In 2022, imports of beef (cattle meat) in Asia reached X tons, surging by X% on 2021 figures. Over the period under review, imports recorded a remarkable increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by X%. The volume of import peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

In value terms, beef imports soared to $X in 2022. In general, imports enjoyed prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

China was the major importing country with an import of about X tons, which recorded X% of total imports. Japan (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total imports with a X% share, followed by South Korea (X%). The following importers - Indonesia (X tons), Malaysia (X tons), the Philippines (X tons), the United Arab Emirates (X tons), Taiwan (Chinese) (X tons), Israel (X tons), Saudi Arabia (X tons), Vietnam (X tons) and Hong Kong SAR (X tons) - together made up X% of total imports.

China was also the fastest-growing in terms of the beef (cattle meat) imports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Vietnam (X%), Indonesia (X%), the Philippines (X%), Israel (X%), the United Arab Emirates (X%), South Korea (X%), Taiwan (Chinese) (X%) and Malaysia (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Japan and Saudi Arabia experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Hong Kong SAR (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of China and Indonesia increased by X and X percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, China ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported beef (cattle meat) in Asia, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by South Korea ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Japan, with a X% share.

In China, beef imports increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: South Korea (X% per year) and Japan (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Asia stood at $X per ton in 2022, jumping by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Taiwan (Chinese) ($X per ton), while Malaysia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Hong Kong SAR (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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