Tag: Global food trade

While the world's beef consumption reached approximately 130 billion pounds in 2020, determining who buys the most beef involves distinguishing between total volume and per capita metrics. The United States consistently ranks as the top consumer by total volume, though other nations lead in individual consumption. This article explores the nuances behind these figures, highlighting major players in the global beef market.

Despite being a major agricultural exporter, the US has run an agricultural trade deficit since 2017 and a food trade deficit since 2015, driven by record-high imports. This reflects a complex food system balancing domestic powerhouses like California with crucial international partners providing a wide range of goods year-round.