Beef and Buffalo Meat, primary — Production in China, Hong Kong SAR
China, Hong Kong SAR: Beef and Buffalo Meat, primary — Production was 5,802 t in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Beef and Buffalo Meat, primary — Production in China, Hong Kong SAR, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.
Analysis
The most recent figure for beef and buffalo meat, primary — production in China, Hong Kong SAR is 5,802 t, measured in 2024. That is the lowest value across all 64 years on record.
That represents a change of down 3.3% on the previous year and down 23.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, beef and buffalo meat, primary — production in China, Hong Kong SAR peaked at 40,460 t in 1987 and was at its lowest, 5,802 t, in 2024.
China, Hong Kong SAR ranks 180th of 250 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Beef and Buffalo Meat, primary — Production in China, Hong Kong SAR, year by year
| Year | t | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 15,500 t | — |
| 1962 | 20,150 t | +30.0% |
| 1963 | 17,950 t | -10.9% |
| 1964 | 22,400 t | +24.8% |
| 1965 | 27,150 t | +21.2% |
| 1966 | 28,000 t | +3.1% |
| 1967 | 25,000 t | -10.7% |
| 1968 | 26,000 t | +4.0% |
| 1969 | 28,000 t | +7.7% |
| 1970 | 29,000 t | +3.6% |
| 1971 | 26,000 t | -10.3% |
| 1972 | 30,000 t | +15.4% |
| 1973 | 29,000 t | -3.3% |
| 1974 | 26,000 t | -10.3% |
| 1975 | 29,200 t | +12.3% |
| 1976 | 28,700 t | -1.7% |
| 1977 | 27,695 t | -3.5% |
| 1978 | 31,123 t | +12.4% |
| 1979 | 31,777 t | +2.1% |
| 1980 | 33,862 t | +6.6% |
| 1981 | 35,130 t | +3.7% |
| 1982 | 36,550 t | +4.0% |
| 1983 | 36,840 t | +0.8% |
| 1984 | 36,640 t | -0.5% |
| 1985 | 38,100 t | +4.0% |
| 1986 | 39,630 t | +4.0% |
| 1987 | 40,460 t | +2.1% |
| 1988 | 39,900 t | -1.4% |
| 1989 | 37,290 t | -6.5% |
| 1990 | 39,390 t | +5.6% |
| 1991 | 37,530 t | -4.7% |
| 1992 | 35,290 t | -6.0% |
| 1993 | 32,100 t | -9.0% |
| 1994 | 28,910 t | -9.9% |
| 1995 | 25,264 t | -12.6% |
| 1996 | 20,107 t | -20.4% |
| 1997 | 15,000 t | -25.4% |
| 1998 | 19,000 t | +26.7% |
| 1999 | 18,000 t | -5.3% |
| 2000 | 18,000 t | +0.0% |
| 2001 | 15,000 t | -16.7% |
| 2002 | 14,000 t | -6.7% |
| 2003 | 13,000 t | -7.1% |
| 2004 | 14,000 t | +7.7% |
| 2005 | 14,000 t | +0.0% |
| 2006 | 14,000 t | +0.0% |
| 2007 | 12,400 t | -11.4% |
| 2008 | 8,600 t | -30.6% |
| 2009 | 8,500 t | -1.2% |
| 2010 | 8,500 t | +0.0% |
| 2011 | 8,500 t | +0.0% |
| 2012 | 7,800 t | -8.2% |
| 2013 | 7,900 t | +1.3% |
| 2014 | 7,538 t | -4.6% |
| 2015 | 6,900 t | -8.5% |
| 2016 | 6,600 t | -4.3% |
| 2017 | 6,600 t | +0.0% |
| 2018 | 6,461 t | -2.1% |
| 2019 | 6,417 t | -0.7% |
| 2020 | 6,255 t | -2.5% |
| 2021 | 6,126 t | -2.1% |
| 2022 | 6,024 t | -1.7% |
| 2023 | 6,000 t | -0.4% |
| 2024 | 5,802 t | -3.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 23,350 t | 15,500 t | 28,000 t | 9 |
| 1970s | 28,850 t | 26,000 t | 31,777 t | 10 |
| 1980s | 37,440 t | 33,862 t | 40,460 t | 10 |
| 1990s | 27,059 t | 15,000 t | 39,390 t | 10 |
| 2000s | 13,150 t | 8,500 t | 18,000 t | 10 |
| 2010s | 7,322 t | 6,417 t | 8,500 t | 10 |
| 2020s | 6,041 t | 5,802 t | 6,255 t | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is beef and buffalo meat, primary — production in China, Hong Kong SAR?
- Beef and buffalo meat, primary — production in China, Hong Kong SAR was 5,802 t in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest beef and buffalo meat, primary — production recorded in China, Hong Kong SAR?
- The highest recorded value was 40,460 t in 1987.
- What is the lowest beef and buffalo meat, primary — production recorded in China, Hong Kong SAR?
- The lowest recorded value was 5,802 t in 2024.
- How does China, Hong Kong SAR rank for beef and buffalo meat, primary — production?
- China, Hong Kong SAR ranks 180th out of 250 countries with data for 2024.
- Is beef and buffalo meat, primary — production rising or falling in China, Hong Kong SAR?
- Over the last ten years it is down 23.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this China, Hong Kong SAR data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Beef and Buffalo Meat, primary — Production. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
This dataset provides annual statistics on crop and livestock production across countries and territories. For crops, data are provided on area harvested, production quantities and yields. For livestock, data are provided on animal stocks, numbers of producing and slaughtered animals, and the production of meat, milk, eggs and other livestock products. The dataset also includes information on production quantities for selected processed products, such as vegetable oils, sugar, fibres, beer, wine and major dairy products.