> In 2024 Latvia produced 16,820 t of beef (cattle meat), the 125th largest in the world (0.02% of the world total). Over ten years it fell by 4.8%.

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# Beef (cattle meat) production in Latvia

In 2024 Latvia produced 16,820 t of beef (cattle meat), the 125th largest in the world (0.02% of the world total). Over ten years it fell by 4.8%. The record was 119,600 t in 1992.

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Production, 202416,820 t
World rank125 of 189
10-year change−4.8%
Record119,600 t1992

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

## Latvia compared with the world, 2024

Share of world total0.02%0.03% in 2014
kg per person8.99world 8.55
10-year change−4.8%world +10%

### Position in the world ranking

| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 123 | [Eswatini](https://husfarm.com/production/beef/eswatini/) | 17,957 | 0.03% |
| 124 | [Burundi](https://husfarm.com/production/beef/burundi/) | 16,871 | 0.02% |
| 125 | **Latvia** | 16,820 | 0.02% |
| 126 | [El Salvador](https://husfarm.com/production/beef/el-salvador/) | 16,415 | 0.02% |
| 127 | [Oman](https://husfarm.com/production/beef/oman/) | 16,138 | 0.02% |

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

## By year

| Year | Tonnes | Change |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 2024 | 16,820 | −6.3% |
| 2023 | 17,960 | +13% |
| 2022 | 15,940 | −6.5% |
| 2021 | 17,040 | +6.3% |
| 2020 | 16,030 | −2.1% |
| 2019 | 16,370 | −6.4% |
| 2018 | 17,480 | −5.3% |
| 2017 | 18,450 | −5.2% |
| 2016 | 19,468 | +3.7% |
| 2015 | 18,769 | +6.3% |
| 2014 | 17,659 | +5.8% |
| 2013 | 16,688 | −3.6% |
| 2012 | 17,312 | −3.9% |
| 2011 | 18,015 | −2.2% |
| 2010 | 18,414 | −10.0% |
| 2009 | 20,452 | −4.6% |
| 2008 | 21,445 | −5.8% |
| 2007 | 22,755 | +10% |
| 2006 | 20,684 | +1.2% |
| 2005 | 20,444 | −5.3% |
| 2004 | 21,587 | +1.9% |
| 2003 | 21,193 | +32% |
| 2002 | 16,043 | −16% |
| 2001 | 19,044 | −15% |
| 2000 | 22,342 | −0.8% |
| 1999 | 22,520 | −13% |
| 1998 | 25,837 | +1.3% |
| 1997 | 25,504 | −3.8% |
| 1996 | 26,500 | −45% |
| 1995 | 48,000 | −30% |
| 1994 | 68,100 | −36% |
| 1993 | 107,000 | −11% |
| 1992 | 119,600 | — |

## Trade, 2024

Exports9,334 t USD 35.6 m
Exporter rank27 of 92
Imports974 t USD 6.4 m
Importer rank68 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 Latvia?

Latvia produced 16,820 t in 2024, 0.02% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.

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

Latvia ranked 125th 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 Latvia changed?

It fell by 4.8% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +10% for the world. The record was 119,600 t in 1992.

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

In 2024 Latvia reported exports of 9,334 t (USD 35.6 m) and imports of 974 t (USD 6.4 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 Latvia

[Wheat](https://husfarm.com/production/wheat/latvia/)[Cow milk](https://husfarm.com/production/cow-milk/latvia/)[Oats](https://husfarm.com/production/oats/latvia/)[Barley](https://husfarm.com/production/barley/latvia/)[Rapeseed](https://husfarm.com/production/rapeseed/latvia/)[Skim milk of cows](https://husfarm.com/production/skim-milk-of-cows/latvia/)[Potatoes](https://husfarm.com/production/potatoes/latvia/)[Rye](https://husfarm.com/production/rye/latvia/)[Peas, dry](https://husfarm.com/production/peas-dry/latvia/)[Broad beans and horse beans, dry](https://husfarm.com/production/broad-beans-and-horse-beans-dry/latvia/)[Beer](https://husfarm.com/production/beer/latvia/)[Cheese from whole cow milk](https://husfarm.com/production/cheese-from-whole-cow-milk/latvia/)
[Agricultural production in Latvia](https://husfarm.com/production/country/latvia/)

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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