Beef and Buffalo Meat, primary — Production in Republic of Korea
Republic of Korea: Beef and Buffalo Meat, primary — Production was 370,000 t in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Beef and Buffalo Meat, primary — Production in Republic of Korea, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.
Analysis
Republic of Korea recorded 370,000 t for beef and buffalo meat, primary — production in 2024.
That represents a change of up 7.2% on the previous year and up 10.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, beef and buffalo meat, primary — production in Republic of Korea peaked at 375,714 t in 1998 and was at its lowest, 21,000 t, in 1961.
That places Republic of Korea 46th out of 250 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Beef and Buffalo Meat, primary — Production in Republic of Korea, year by year
| Year | t | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 21,000 t | — |
| 1962 | 24,269 t | +15.6% |
| 1963 | 31,000 t | +27.7% |
| 1964 | 46,358 t | +49.5% |
| 1965 | 39,515 t | -14.8% |
| 1966 | 29,443 t | -25.5% |
| 1967 | 31,953 t | +8.5% |
| 1968 | 35,809 t | +12.1% |
| 1969 | 33,133 t | -7.5% |
| 1970 | 37,340 t | +12.7% |
| 1971 | 39,484 t | +5.7% |
| 1972 | 40,328 t | +2.1% |
| 1973 | 47,516 t | +17.8% |
| 1974 | 54,718 t | +15.2% |
| 1975 | 84,660 t | +54.7% |
| 1976 | 74,365 t | -12.2% |
| 1977 | 63,965 t | -14.0% |
| 1978 | 74,287 t | +16.1% |
| 1979 | 88,494 t | +19.1% |
| 1980 | 93,098 t | +5.2% |
| 1981 | 98,894 t | +6.2% |
| 1982 | 96,265 t | -2.7% |
| 1983 | 94,433 t | -1.9% |
| 1984 | 123,069 t | +30.3% |
| 1985 | 165,900 t | +34.8% |
| 1986 | 208,000 t | +25.4% |
| 1987 | 207,754 t | -0.1% |
| 1988 | 176,953 t | -14.8% |
| 1989 | 125,023 t | -29.3% |
| 1990 | 127,792 t | +2.2% |
| 1991 | 132,203 t | +3.5% |
| 1992 | 174,000 t | +31.6% |
| 1993 | 204,000 t | +17.2% |
| 1994 | 214,000 t | +4.9% |
| 1995 | 221,000 t | +3.3% |
| 1996 | 248,000 t | +12.2% |
| 1997 | 338,000 t | +36.3% |
| 1998 | 375,714 t | +11.2% |
| 1999 | 342,429 t | -8.9% |
| 2000 | 305,868 t | -10.7% |
| 2001 | 232,579 t | -24.0% |
| 2002 | 210,804 t | -9.4% |
| 2003 | 188,000 t | -10.8% |
| 2004 | 186,000 t | -1.1% |
| 2005 | 195,000 t | +4.8% |
| 2006 | 200,000 t | +2.6% |
| 2007 | 219,000 t | +9.5% |
| 2008 | 246,000 t | +12.3% |
| 2009 | 283,000 t | +15.0% |
| 2010 | 247,000 t | -12.7% |
| 2011 | 280,000 t | +13.4% |
| 2012 | 312,000 t | +11.4% |
| 2013 | 344,000 t | +10.3% |
| 2014 | 335,000 t | -2.6% |
| 2015 | 323,000 t | -3.6% |
| 2016 | 277,000 t | -14.2% |
| 2017 | 281,000 t | +1.4% |
| 2018 | 279,000 t | -0.7% |
| 2019 | 286,000 t | +2.5% |
| 2020 | 291,000 t | +1.7% |
| 2021 | 304,000 t | +4.5% |
| 2022 | 330,000 t | +8.6% |
| 2023 | 345,000 t | +4.5% |
| 2024 | 370,000 t | +7.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 32,498 t | 21,000 t | 46,358 t | 9 |
| 1970s | 60,516 t | 37,340 t | 88,494 t | 10 |
| 1980s | 138,939 t | 93,098 t | 208,000 t | 10 |
| 1990s | 237,714 t | 127,792 t | 375,714 t | 10 |
| 2000s | 226,625 t | 186,000 t | 305,868 t | 10 |
| 2010s | 296,400 t | 247,000 t | 344,000 t | 10 |
| 2020s | 328,000 t | 291,000 t | 370,000 t | 5 |
Countries ranked near Republic of Korea
- 43 Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of) 418,690 t compare
- 44 Belarus 399,000 t compare
- 44 Belarus 399,000 t compare
- 47 Sudan 366,282 t compare
- 48 Bolivia (Plurinational State of) 349,417 t compare
- 49 Sudan (former) 345,000 t compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is beef and buffalo meat, primary — production in Republic of Korea?
- Beef and buffalo meat, primary — production in Republic of Korea was 370,000 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 Republic of Korea?
- The highest recorded value was 375,714 t in 1998.
- What is the lowest beef and buffalo meat, primary — production recorded in Republic of Korea?
- The lowest recorded value was 21,000 t in 1961.
- How does Republic of Korea rank for beef and buffalo meat, primary — production?
- Republic of Korea ranks 46th out of 250 countries with data for 2024.
- Is beef and buffalo meat, primary — production rising or falling in Republic of Korea?
- Over the last ten years it is up 10.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Republic of Korea 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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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.