Mexico ranks sixth globally in beef production

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Mexico ranks as the sixth largest producer of beef globally, accounting for 2.9% of total world production. In 2025, the country produced 2.3 million tons of beef, with the states of Veracruz and Jalisco leading national production at 12.8% and 11.8% respectively.

According to data released by the Federal Consumer Protection Agency (Profeco), the United States remains Mexico's primary commercial partner for beef. To ensure food safety for domestic and export markets, the government utilizes the Federal Inspection Type (TIF) certification for companies involved in the processing and industrialization of animal products.

Recent price monitoring by Profeco conducted between September 7 and 11, 2026, revealed significant price variations across the country. Beef for grilling was found to range from 124.00 to 289.99 pesos per kilo. The most substantial price discrepancy was observed in pork chops (chuleta), which showed a difference of 320.00 pesos between the minimum and maximum recorded prices.

Entities

Jalisco · Mexico · Profeco · United States · Veracruz

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[● 2 SOURCES] The Federal Inspection Type (TIF) certification guarantees food safety standards for meat products. elportal.mx · rotativo.com.mx
[● 2 SOURCES] The United States is Mexico's primary commercial partner for beef. elportal.mx · rotativo.com.mx
[○ 1 SOURCE] Beef prices for grilling ranged from 124.00 to 289.99 pesos per kilo between September 7 and 11. rotativo.com.mx
[○ 1 SOURCE] The largest price gap for beef was found in pork chops (chuleta), with a 320.00 peso difference. rotativo.com.mx
[● 2 SOURCES] Veracruz and Jalisco are the leading beef-producing states in Mexico. elportal.mx · rotativo.com.mx
[● 2 SOURCES] Mexico is the sixth largest producer of beef in the world. elportal.mx · rotativo.com.mx
[● 2 SOURCES] Mexico produced 2.3 million tons of beef in 2025. elportal.mx · rotativo.com.mx
[● 2 SOURCES] Mexico accounts for 2.9% of global beef production. elportal.mx · rotativo.com.mx

Sources

México es el sexto productor mundial de carne de bovino: Veracruz y Jalisco lideran a nivel nacional - Portal Comunicacion Veracruzana [elportal.mx]

9 days ago

¿Cuánto cuesta el kilo de carne de res? Profeco halló diferencias de hasta $320 [rotativo.com.mx]

9 days ago