> In 2024 Bhutan produced 1,420 t of beef (cattle meat), the 157th largest in the world (0.00% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 88%.

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# Beef (cattle meat) production in Bhutan

In 2024 Bhutan produced 1,420 t of beef (cattle meat), the 157th largest in the world (0.00% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 88%. The record was 5,355 t in 1990.

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Production, 20241,420 t
World rank157 of 189
10-year change+88%
Record5,355 t1990

## Beef (cattle meat) in Bhutan, 1961–2024 (tonnes)

## Bhutan compared with the world, 2024

Share of world total0.00%0.00% in 2014
kg per person1.79world 8.55
10-year change+88%world +10%

### Position in the world ranking

| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 155 | [Kuwait](https://husfarm.com/production/beef/kuwait/) | 1,859 | 0.00% |
| 156 | [Suriname](https://husfarm.com/production/beef/suriname/) | 1,488 | 0.00% |
| 157 | **Bhutan** | 1,420 | 0.00% |
| 158 | [Samoa](https://husfarm.com/production/beef/samoa/) | 1,293 | 0.00% |
| 159 | [Timor-Leste](https://husfarm.com/production/beef/timor-leste/) | 1,275 | 0.00% |

[Full ranking of 189 countries](https://husfarm.com/production/beef/)

### Map of world production of beef (cattle meat)

under 0.1%0.1–1%1–5%5–15%15% or moreno data
Share of the world total; Bhutan is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.

## By year

| Year | Tonnes | Change |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 2024 | 1,420 | −12% |
| 2023 | 1,616 | −20% |
| 2022 | 2,009 | +71% |
| 2021 | 1,178 | +47% |
| 2020 | 804 | +33% |
| 2019 | 606 | −5.5% |
| 2018 | 641 | +0.9% |
| 2017 | 635 | +2.4% |
| 2016 | 620 | −14% |
| 2015 | 723 | −4.2% |
| 2014 | 755 | +33% |
| 2013 | 569 | −57% |
| 2012 | 1,309 | +120% |
| 2011 | 595 | −21% |
| 2010 | 749 | −2.6% |
| 2009 | 769 | −16% |
| 2008 | 919 | +22% |
| 2007 | 754 | +10% |
| 2006 | 685 | +12% |
| 2005 | 614 | +8.5% |
| 2004 | 566 | +29% |
| 2003 | 439 | +5.3% |
| 2002 | 417 | −22% |
| 2001 | 536 | +7.0% |
| 2000 | 501 | −17% |
| 1999 | 600 | +2.2% |
| 1998 | 587 | −17% |
| 1997 | 707 | −11% |
| 1996 | 792 | +28% |
| 1995 | 618 | +11% |
| 1994 | 556 | 0.0% |
| 1993 | 556 | 0.0% |
| 1992 | 556 | −8.6% |
| 1991 | 608 | −89% |
| 1990 | 5,355 | +1.6% |
| 1989 | 5,270 | +1.6% |
| 1988 | 5,185 | +1.7% |
| 1987 | 5,100 | +2.4% |
| 1986 | 4,981 | −0.2% |
| 1985 | 4,990 | +5.8% |
| 1984 | 4,716 | +5.5% |
| 1983 | 4,471 | +6.3% |
| 1982 | 4,208 | +5.3% |
| 1981 | 3,995 | +2.2% |
| 1980 | 3,910 | +2.2% |
| 1979 | 3,825 | +2.3% |
| 1978 | 3,740 | +2.3% |
| 1977 | 3,655 | +2.4% |
| 1976 | 3,570 | +2.4% |
| 1975 | 3,485 | +2.5% |
| 1974 | 3,400 | +2.6% |
| 1973 | 3,315 | +1.6% |
| 1972 | 3,264 | +2.4% |
| 1971 | 3,188 | +2.5% |
| 1970 | 3,111 | +2.8% |
| 1969 | 3,026 | +3.2% |
| 1968 | 2,932 | +1.5% |
| 1967 | 2,890 | +3.0% |
| 1966 | 2,805 | +1.6% |
| 1965 | 2,762 | +2.5% |
| 1964 | 2,694 | +2.2% |
| 1963 | 2,635 | +11% |
| 1962 | 2,380 | +12% |
| 1961 | 2,125 | — |

## Trade, 2024

Imports1,247 t USD 4.2 m
Importer rank62 of 169
FAOSTAT detailed trade data, release of 23 July 2026; quantities in tonnes, values in current US dollars; exports include re-exports. [World exporters and importers](https://husfarm.com/production/beef/)

## Questions and answers

### What is the production of beef (cattle meat) in Bhutan?

Bhutan produced 1,420 t in 2024, 0.00% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.

### Where does Bhutan rank in the world for production of beef (cattle meat)?

Bhutan ranked 157th of 189 countries in 2024. The largest producer was United States with 17.6% of the world total.

### How has the production of beef (cattle meat) in Bhutan changed?

It rose by 88% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +10% for the world. The record was 5,355 t in 1990.

### Does Bhutan export or import meat of cattle with the bone, fresh or chilled?

In 2024 Bhutan reported no exports and imports of 1,247 t (USD 4.2 m), according to FAOSTAT trade data.

### Where does this data come from?

From FAOSTAT, the statistics database of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Shares, ranks and per-person figures are calculated by Husfarm.

## Other large producers

[United States](https://husfarm.com/production/beef/united-states/)[Brazil](https://husfarm.com/production/beef/brazil/)[China](https://husfarm.com/production/beef/china/)[Argentina](https://husfarm.com/production/beef/argentina/)[Australia](https://husfarm.com/production/beef/australia/)[Mexico](https://husfarm.com/production/beef/mexico/)[Russia](https://husfarm.com/production/beef/russia/)[Turkey](https://husfarm.com/production/beef/turkey/)[Pakistan](https://husfarm.com/production/beef/pakistan/)[France](https://husfarm.com/production/beef/france/)[Canada](https://husfarm.com/production/beef/canada/)[Uzbekistan](https://husfarm.com/production/beef/uzbekistan/)
[All countries producing beef (cattle meat)](https://husfarm.com/production/beef/)

## Other products of Bhutan

[Cow milk](https://husfarm.com/production/cow-milk/bhutan/)[Rice (paddy)](https://husfarm.com/production/rice/bhutan/)[Potatoes](https://husfarm.com/production/potatoes/bhutan/)[Beer](https://husfarm.com/production/beer/bhutan/)[Other starchy roots and tubers](https://husfarm.com/production/other-roots-and-tubers/bhutan/)[Skim milk of cows](https://husfarm.com/production/skim-milk-of-cows/bhutan/)[Maize](https://husfarm.com/production/maize/bhutan/)[Oranges](https://husfarm.com/production/oranges/bhutan/)[Areca nuts](https://husfarm.com/production/areca-nuts/bhutan/)[Chillies and peppers, green](https://husfarm.com/production/chillies-and-peppers-green/bhutan/)[Carrots and turnips](https://husfarm.com/production/carrots/bhutan/)[Pumpkins and squash](https://husfarm.com/production/pumpkins/bhutan/)
[Agricultural production in Bhutan](https://husfarm.com/production/country/bhutan/)

Source: FAO. 2025. FAOSTAT: Crops and livestock products. Accessed on 4 November 2026. [fao.org/faostat](https://www.fao.org/faostat/en/#data/QCL). Licence: [CC BY 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/). Charts, rankings and changes calculated by Husfarm.

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