> In 2024 Estonia produced 7,720 t of beef (cattle meat), the 135th largest in the world (0.01% of the world total). Over ten years it fell by 21%.

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# Beef (cattle meat) production in Estonia

In 2024 Estonia produced 7,720 t of beef (cattle meat), the 135th largest in the world (0.01% of the world total). Over ten years it fell by 21%. The record was 45,362 t in 1992.

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Production, 20247,720 t
World rank135 of 189
10-year change−21%
Record45,362 t1992

## Beef (cattle meat) in Estonia, 1992–2024 (tonnes)

## Estonia compared with the world, 2024

Share of world total0.01%0.02% in 2014
kg per person5.67world 8.55
10-year change−21%world +10%

### Position in the world ranking

| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 133 | [Taiwan](https://husfarm.com/production/beef/taiwan/) | 8,000 | 0.01% |
| 134 | [Guinea-Bissau](https://husfarm.com/production/beef/guinea-bissau/) | 7,957 | 0.01% |
| 135 | **Estonia** | 7,720 | 0.01% |
| 136 | [Jamaica](https://husfarm.com/production/beef/jamaica/) | 7,407 | 0.01% |
| 137 | [Montenegro](https://husfarm.com/production/beef/montenegro/) | 6,700 | 0.01% |

[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; Estonia is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.

## By year

| Year | Tonnes | Change |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 2024 | 7,720 | −2.9% |
| 2023 | 7,950 | −9.4% |
| 2022 | 8,770 | −12% |
| 2021 | 9,950 | +3.9% |
| 2020 | 9,580 | +3.6% |
| 2019 | 9,250 | −5.2% |
| 2018 | 9,760 | −18% |
| 2017 | 11,900 | −20% |
| 2016 | 14,800 | +17% |
| 2015 | 12,600 | +29% |
| 2014 | 9,800 | −15% |
| 2013 | 11,481 | −6.5% |
| 2012 | 12,275 | +0.7% |
| 2011 | 12,187 | −5.7% |
| 2010 | 12,926 | −8.8% |
| 2009 | 14,172 | −0.7% |
| 2008 | 14,277 | −7.4% |
| 2007 | 15,422 | +4.0% |
| 2006 | 14,829 | +10% |
| 2005 | 13,431 | −12% |
| 2004 | 15,242 | +16% |
| 2003 | 13,149 | −20% |
| 2002 | 16,508 | +17% |
| 2001 | 14,159 | −8.0% |
| 2000 | 15,383 | −29% |
| 1999 | 21,739 | +13% |
| 1998 | 19,300 | +1.7% |
| 1997 | 18,983 | −14% |
| 1996 | 22,114 | −14% |
| 1995 | 25,776 | −17% |
| 1994 | 31,035 | −27% |
| 1993 | 42,567 | −6.2% |
| 1992 | 45,362 | — |

## Trade, 2024

Exports1,983 t USD 8.5 m
Exporter rank41 of 92
Imports886 t USD 4.1 m
Importer rank70 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 Estonia?

Estonia produced 7,720 t in 2024, 0.01% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.

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

Estonia ranked 135th 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 Estonia changed?

It fell by 21% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +10% for the world. The record was 45,362 t in 1992.

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

In 2024 Estonia reported exports of 1,983 t (USD 8.5 m) and imports of 886 t (USD 4.1 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 Estonia

[Cow milk](https://husfarm.com/production/cow-milk/estonia/)[Wheat](https://husfarm.com/production/wheat/estonia/)[Barley](https://husfarm.com/production/barley/estonia/)[Skim milk of cows](https://husfarm.com/production/skim-milk-of-cows/estonia/)[Oats](https://husfarm.com/production/oats/estonia/)[Peas, dry](https://husfarm.com/production/peas-dry/estonia/)[Beer](https://husfarm.com/production/beer/estonia/)[Rapeseed](https://husfarm.com/production/rapeseed/estonia/)[Rye](https://husfarm.com/production/rye/estonia/)[Rapeseed or canola oil, crude](https://husfarm.com/production/rapeseed-or-canola-oil/estonia/)[Potatoes](https://husfarm.com/production/potatoes/estonia/)[Cheese from whole cow milk](https://husfarm.com/production/cheese-from-whole-cow-milk/estonia/)
[Agricultural production in Estonia](https://husfarm.com/production/country/estonia/)

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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