Livestock shortages push EU meat prices higher
EU Beef Prices Rose 10% in 2025 as Livestock Supplies Tightened
Beef and veal prices across the European Union increased significantly in 2025 as livestock shortages continued to affect the market.
According to data analysed by Eurostat and reported by IndexBox, average EU beef and veal prices rose by around 10% during the year.
Other meat categories also recorded price increases. Lamb and goat prices climbed by 7.2%, while poultry prices rose by 4.4%.
Meat Industry Ireland said the price increases are closely linked to declining livestock numbers in both European and global markets.
The analysis covered 25 countries. Switzerland was the only market to record a fall in lamb and goat prices, down 4.2%, while Kosovo recorded the largest increase, with prices rising by 15.2%.
Analysts say the tightening supply situation is likely to remain a key driver of European meat prices.
Source: IndexBox / Eurostat | 12 March 2026
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