> In 2024 South Sudan produced 132,346 t of beef (cattle meat), the 60th largest in the world (0.19% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 40%.

Source: https://husfarm.com/production/beef/south-sudan/

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# Beef (cattle meat) production in South Sudan

In 2024 South Sudan produced 132,346 t of beef (cattle meat), the 60th largest in the world (0.19% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 40%. The record was 142,663 t in 2019.
The 2024 figure is imputed by FAO.

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Production, 2024132,346 t
World rank60 of 189
10-year change+40%
Record142,663 t2019

## Beef (cattle meat) in South Sudan, 2012–2024 (tonnes)

## South Sudan compared with the world, 2024

Share of world total0.19%0.15% in 2014
kg per person11.1world 8.55
10-year change+40%world +10%

### Position in the world ranking

| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 58 | [Burkina Faso](https://husfarm.com/production/beef/burkina-faso/) | 136,146 | 0.20% |
| 59 | [Algeria](https://husfarm.com/production/beef/algeria/) | 135,000 | 0.19% |
| 60 | **South Sudan** | 132,346 | 0.19% |
| 61 | [Cameroon](https://husfarm.com/production/beef/cameroon/) | 127,281 | 0.18% |
| 62 | [Kyrgyzstan](https://husfarm.com/production/beef/kyrgyzstan/) | 125,469 | 0.18% |

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

## By year

| Year | Tonnes | Change |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 2024 | 132,346 | +1.3% |
| 2023 | 130,699 | +1.9% |
| 2022 | 128,323 | +1.4% |
| 2021 | 126,517 | −5.0% |
| 2020 | 133,219 | −6.6% |
| 2019 | 142,663 | +7.8% |
| 2018 | 132,301 | +17% |
| 2017 | 113,199 | +4.2% |
| 2016 | 108,590 | +10% |
| 2015 | 98,459 | +4.3% |
| 2014 | 94,398 | +4.9% |
| 2013 | 89,995 | +4.7% |
| 2012 | 85,950 | — |

## Trade, 2024

Exports1 t USD 20,000
Exporter rank92 of 92
Imports3 t USD 9,000
Importer rank156 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 South Sudan?

South Sudan produced 132,346 t in 2024, 0.19% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.

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

South Sudan ranked 60th 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 South Sudan changed?

It rose by 40% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +10% for the world. The record was 142,663 t in 2019.

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

In 2024 South Sudan reported exports of 1 t (USD 20,000) and imports of 3 t (USD 9,000), 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; the 2024 figure for South Sudan is imputed by FAO. 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 South Sudan

[Cow milk](https://husfarm.com/production/cow-milk/south-sudan/)[Cassava](https://husfarm.com/production/cassava/south-sudan/)[Sorghum](https://husfarm.com/production/sorghum/south-sudan/)[Goat milk](https://husfarm.com/production/goat-milk/south-sudan/)[Other vegetables, fresh n.e.c.](https://husfarm.com/production/other-vegetables/south-sudan/)[Other fruits, n.e.c.](https://husfarm.com/production/other-fruits/south-sudan/)[Groundnuts (peanuts)](https://husfarm.com/production/groundnuts/south-sudan/)[Sesame seed](https://husfarm.com/production/sesame-seed/south-sudan/)[Maize](https://husfarm.com/production/maize/south-sudan/)[Sheep milk](https://husfarm.com/production/sheep-milk/south-sudan/)[Pumpkins and squash](https://husfarm.com/production/pumpkins/south-sudan/)[Melons](https://husfarm.com/production/melons/south-sudan/)
[Agricultural production in South Sudan](https://husfarm.com/production/country/south-sudan/)

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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