In this piece, we will take a look at the five countries that produce the best beef in the world. For more countries, head on over to 15 Countries that Produce the Best Beef in the World.
5. Federative Republic of Brazil
Insider Monkey’s Score: 2
Beef Exports in 2021: $6.9 billion
Brazil is a global beef powerhouse, since it is the world’s largest exporter of frozen beef, with the exports weighing an absolutely massive 1.3 million tons and being valued at a whopping $6.9 billion in 2021. Therefore, it isn’t a surprise that Brazil is also home to one of the world’s largest beef companies – JBS S.A. (OTCMKTS:JBSAY). JBS is a global firm, with subsidiaries in several countries.
4. United States of America
Insider Monkey’s Score: 3
Beef Exports in 2021: $4.5 billion
The United States of America, or the U.S., is the world’s largest economy. The U.S. has a strong agricultural base and one which also benefits from its technological prowess. America is the world’s largest beef exporter after Brazil, having sold $4.5 billion worth of frozen beef to the world in 2021. American beef is primarily fed on grain and soy, lending it a distinct flavor. Some of the largest beef producing companies in the country are Tyson Foods, Inc. (NYSE:TSN), Cargill, and JBS USA Holdings, Inc.
3. Republic of Poland
Insider Monkey’s Score: 4
Beef Exports in 2021: $491 million
The Republic of Poland is a Central European country with a GDP per capita of $44,249. It is also one of Europe’s largest beef exporters, with the majority of its products exported particularly to Europe. Poland also claims to produce some of the best beef in the world, through animals that are not GMO fed, or given antibiotics, or hormones. Some large beef producing entities in the country are the Cedrob Group and Agraimpex.
2. Japan
Insider Monkey’s Score: 7
Beef Exports in 2021: $491 million
Japan is an Asian economic powerhouse and a country that is famous all over the world for its beef. Some of the best known beef varieties in the world are from Japan, with the well known variants being the Kobe and Wagyu beef families. Therefore, it’s no surprise that Japan scored the highest on our list, and its 4,388 tons of beef were worth $491 million on the global export market in 2021, making it the most valuable per kilogram as well.
1. Argentine Republic
Insider Monkey’s Score: 7
Beef Exports in 2021: $1.9 billion
The Argentine Republic, or Argentina, is a South American country. It relies primarily on agricultural exports for its foreign exchange income, with corn, wheat, and other products representing a large portion of the exports. Argentina has several different cattle breeds such as Zebu, Holando-Argentina, and Aberdeen Angus. Some beef companies in the country are Rolly Beef S.A. and Alimentos Magros S.A.
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