> In 2024 Finland produced 86,510 t of beef (cattle meat), the 73rd largest in the world (0.12% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 4.1%.

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# Beef (cattle meat) production in Finland

In 2024 Finland produced 86,510 t of beef (cattle meat), the 73rd largest in the world (0.12% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 4.1%. The record was 127,050 t in 1987.

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Production, 202486,510 t
World rank73 of 189
10-year change+4.1%
Record127,050 t1987

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

## Finland compared with the world, 2024

Share of world total0.12%0.13% in 2014
kg per person15.4world 8.55
10-year change+4.1%world +10%

### Position in the world ranking

| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 71 | [Portugal](https://husfarm.com/production/beef/portugal/) | 101,770 | 0.15% |
| 72 | [Costa Rica](https://husfarm.com/production/beef/costa-rica/) | 94,191 | 0.14% |
| 73 | **Finland** | 86,510 | 0.12% |
| 74 | [Norway](https://husfarm.com/production/beef/norway/) | 86,090 | 0.12% |
| 75 | [Yemen](https://husfarm.com/production/beef/yemen/) | 86,025 | 0.12% |

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

## By year

| Year | Tonnes | Change |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 2024 | 86,510 | +1.3% |
| 2023 | 85,390 | +1.0% |
| 2022 | 84,580 | −1.9% |
| 2021 | 86,250 | −1.0% |
| 2020 | 87,110 | −0.7% |
| 2019 | 87,760 | +0.8% |
| 2018 | 87,060 | +1.1% |
| 2017 | 86,080 | −0.7% |
| 2016 | 86,720 | +0.3% |
| 2015 | 86,490 | +4.1% |
| 2014 | 83,069 | +2.3% |
| 2013 | 81,190 | +0.0% |
| 2012 | 81,180 | −2.8% |
| 2011 | 83,500 | +0.6% |
| 2010 | 83,040 | +1.2% |
| 2009 | 82,050 | +0.2% |
| 2008 | 81,900 | −7.5% |
| 2007 | 88,570 | +1.6% |
| 2006 | 87,150 | +0.5% |
| 2005 | 86,710 | −7.1% |
| 2004 | 93,290 | −2.6% |
| 2003 | 95,820 | +5.6% |
| 2002 | 90,730 | +1.1% |
| 2001 | 89,770 | −1.8% |
| 2000 | 91,430 | +1.0% |
| 1999 | 90,480 | −3.5% |
| 1998 | 93,760 | −5.9% |
| 1997 | 99,610 | +3.2% |
| 1996 | 96,550 | +0.4% |
| 1995 | 96,170 | −11% |
| 1994 | 107,620 | +1.2% |
| 1993 | 106,350 | −9.3% |
| 1992 | 117,280 | −3.6% |
| 1991 | 121,670 | +3.0% |
| 1990 | 118,160 | +7.0% |
| 1989 | 110,430 | −3.8% |
| 1988 | 114,790 | −9.6% |
| 1987 | 127,050 | +1.7% |
| 1986 | 124,930 | −0.9% |
| 1985 | 126,070 | +1.5% |
| 1984 | 124,180 | +4.8% |
| 1983 | 118,440 | +1.5% |
| 1982 | 116,700 | −4.3% |
| 1981 | 122,000 | +7.3% |
| 1980 | 113,700 | +3.4% |
| 1979 | 109,940 | +3.7% |
| 1978 | 105,970 | −0.1% |
| 1977 | 106,060 | −6.6% |
| 1976 | 113,600 | +1.0% |
| 1975 | 112,450 | −4.9% |
| 1974 | 118,300 | +22% |
| 1973 | 97,300 | −8.6% |
| 1972 | 106,500 | −2.4% |
| 1971 | 109,100 | +2.9% |
| 1970 | 106,000 | −4.8% |
| 1969 | 111,300 | +26% |
| 1968 | 88,460 | −3.1% |
| 1967 | 91,300 | +7.3% |
| 1966 | 85,100 | −10% |
| 1965 | 94,800 | −3.4% |
| 1964 | 98,100 | +11% |
| 1963 | 88,500 | +9.7% |
| 1962 | 80,700 | +18% |
| 1961 | 68,400 | — |

## Trade, 2024

Exports2,363 t USD 16.5 m
Exporter rank38 of 92
Imports2,876 t USD 14.8 m
Importer rank49 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 Finland?

Finland produced 86,510 t in 2024, 0.12% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.

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

Finland ranked 73rd 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 Finland changed?

It rose by 4.1% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +10% for the world. The record was 127,050 t in 1987.

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

In 2024 Finland reported exports of 2,363 t (USD 16.5 m) and imports of 2,876 t (USD 14.8 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 Finland

[Cow milk](https://husfarm.com/production/cow-milk/finland/)[Oats](https://husfarm.com/production/oats/finland/)[Barley](https://husfarm.com/production/barley/finland/)[Skim milk of cows](https://husfarm.com/production/skim-milk-of-cows/finland/)[Wheat](https://husfarm.com/production/wheat/finland/)[Sugar beet](https://husfarm.com/production/sugar-beet/finland/)[Potatoes](https://husfarm.com/production/potatoes/finland/)[Beer](https://husfarm.com/production/beer/finland/)[Pork (pig meat)](https://husfarm.com/production/pork/finland/)[Chicken meat](https://husfarm.com/production/chicken-meat/finland/)[Peas, dry](https://husfarm.com/production/peas-dry/finland/)[Cheese from whole cow milk](https://husfarm.com/production/cheese-from-whole-cow-milk/finland/)
[Agricultural production in Finland](https://husfarm.com/production/country/finland/)

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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