Beef Mince Prices Jump Nearly 29% in a Year
Beef Mince Prices Rise 28.7% in Past Year
Beef mince prices in Great Britain have risen sharply over the past year, with AHDB figures showing the average retail price up by almost 28.7%.
Despite the increase, beef mince remains one of the most important household staples, with 70% of GB households buying it during the latest 52 week period. Retailers sold around 134 million kilos of beef mince, accounting for 73% of all mince purchases.
However, the price rise is beginning to affect buying habits. Retail volumes of beef mince fell by 8.3%, while household penetration also declined as some shoppers switched to cheaper proteins such as chicken.
AHDB said shoppers still have a strong expectation of what a 500g pack of mince should cost, typically between £3 and £5. Once prices move above that level, consumers become more likely to reduce purchases, change pack sizes, switch fat levels or look for lower cost alternatives.
The figures show beef mince remains a core product for British consumers, but continued price pressure may lead to further shifts in shopping behaviour across the meat fixture.
Source: Agriland.co.uk | 27 April 2026
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