> In 2024 Chile produced 197,958 t of beef (cattle meat), the 54th largest in the world (0.28% of the world total). Over ten years it fell by 12%.

Source: https://husfarm.com/production/beef/chile/

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# Beef (cattle meat) production in Chile

In 2024 Chile produced 197,958 t of beef (cattle meat), the 54th largest in the world (0.28% of the world total). Over ten years it fell by 12%. The record was 262,105 t in 1997.

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Production, 2024197,958 t
World rank54 of 189
10-year change−12%
Record262,105 t1997

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

## Chile compared with the world, 2024

Share of world total0.28%0.35% in 2014
kg per person10.0world 8.55
10-year change−12%world +10%

### Position in the world ranking

| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 52 | [Peru](https://husfarm.com/production/beef/peru/) | 203,991 | 0.29% |
| 53 | [Austria](https://husfarm.com/production/beef/austria/) | 203,470 | 0.29% |
| 54 | **Chile** | 197,958 | 0.28% |
| 55 | [Switzerland](https://husfarm.com/production/beef/switzerland/) | 144,057 | 0.21% |
| 56 | [Sweden](https://husfarm.com/production/beef/sweden/) | 140,970 | 0.20% |

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

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

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Share of the world total; Chile is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.

## By year

| Year | Tonnes | Change |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 2024 | 197,958 | +5.5% |
| 2023 | 187,564 | −1.7% |
| 2022 | 190,745 | −9.2% |
| 2021 | 209,972 | −6.0% |
| 2020 | 223,363 | +7.2% |
| 2019 | 208,313 | +4.5% |
| 2018 | 199,314 | −1.9% |
| 2017 | 203,104 | −5.5% |
| 2016 | 215,023 | −4.5% |
| 2015 | 225,261 | +0.5% |
| 2014 | 224,112 | +8.7% |
| 2013 | 206,200 | +4.4% |
| 2012 | 197,459 | +3.4% |
| 2011 | 190,979 | −9.4% |
| 2010 | 210,744 | +0.4% |
| 2009 | 209,853 | −13% |
| 2008 | 240,257 | −0.6% |
| 2007 | 241,677 | +1.7% |
| 2006 | 237,553 | +10% |
| 2005 | 215,584 | +3.5% |
| 2004 | 208,258 | +8.6% |
| 2003 | 191,784 | −4.1% |
| 2002 | 199,957 | −8.1% |
| 2001 | 217,640 | −3.9% |
| 2000 | 226,363 | +0.0% |
| 1999 | 226,361 | −12% |
| 1998 | 256,343 | −2.2% |
| 1997 | 262,105 | +1.0% |
| 1996 | 259,488 | +0.7% |
| 1995 | 257,792 | +7.6% |
| 1994 | 239,615 | +6.9% |
| 1993 | 224,099 | +12% |
| 1992 | 199,972 | −13% |
| 1991 | 229,790 | −5.2% |
| 1990 | 242,452 | +9.5% |
| 1989 | 221,379 | +12% |
| 1988 | 196,816 | +13% |
| 1987 | 174,617 | −1.4% |
| 1986 | 177,112 | +1.3% |
| 1985 | 174,832 | −11% |
| 1984 | 196,832 | −5.4% |
| 1983 | 208,125 | +7.0% |
| 1982 | 194,566 | +5.4% |
| 1981 | 184,624 | +14% |
| 1980 | 162,267 | −3.1% |
| 1979 | 167,468 | +1.6% |
| 1978 | 164,858 | −4.9% |
| 1977 | 173,287 | −13% |
| 1976 | 198,148 | −8.0% |
| 1975 | 215,479 | +23% |
| 1974 | 175,232 | +96% |
| 1973 | 89,185 | −24% |
| 1972 | 117,782 | −23% |
| 1971 | 152,069 | −14% |
| 1970 | 176,065 | +5.6% |
| 1969 | 166,698 | −3.2% |
| 1968 | 172,154 | +9.4% |
| 1967 | 157,292 | +3.9% |
| 1966 | 151,443 | +11% |
| 1965 | 137,012 | +3.3% |
| 1964 | 132,678 | −17% |
| 1963 | 159,805 | +1.3% |
| 1962 | 157,793 | +6.7% |
| 1961 | 147,839 | — |

## Trade, 2024

Exports14,392 t USD 45.3 m
Exporter rank24 of 92
Imports1,036 t USD 7.6 m
Importer rank65 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 Chile?

Chile produced 197,958 t in 2024, 0.28% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.

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

Chile ranked 54th 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 Chile changed?

It fell by 12% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +10% for the world. The record was 262,105 t in 1997.

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

In 2024 Chile reported exports of 14,392 t (USD 45.3 m) and imports of 1,036 t (USD 7.6 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 Chile

[Grapes](https://husfarm.com/production/grapes/chile/)[Cow milk](https://husfarm.com/production/cow-milk/chile/)[Apples](https://husfarm.com/production/apples/chile/)[Potatoes](https://husfarm.com/production/potatoes/chile/)[Beer](https://husfarm.com/production/beer/chile/)[Wheat](https://husfarm.com/production/wheat/chile/)[Wine](https://husfarm.com/production/wine/chile/)[Tomatoes](https://husfarm.com/production/tomatoes/chile/)[Sugar beet](https://husfarm.com/production/sugar-beet/chile/)[Chicken meat](https://husfarm.com/production/chicken-meat/chile/)[Cherries](https://husfarm.com/production/cherries/chile/)[Pork (pig meat)](https://husfarm.com/production/pork/chile/)
[Agricultural production in Chile](https://husfarm.com/production/country/chile/)

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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