This was the per capita consumption of beef in Colombia during 2025
Colombia's per capita beef consumption grew between 2022 and 2025. During this period, each Colombian consumed an average of 2 additional kilograms of this protein, reaching 18.4 kilograms, compared to 16.4 kilograms in 2022.
TL;DR
- Colombia's per capita beef consumption rose from 16.4 kg in 2022 to 18.4 kg in 2025.
- Fedegán credits the increase to consumption promotion campaigns and programs focused on genetic improvement, sustainable livestock farming, and animal welfare.
- The sector aims to increase both internal and external consumption of Colombian beef.
- Consumption declined in 2020-2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic and faced inflationary pressures in 2021-2023.
- Increased household income in early 2025 supported beef consumption, but rising beef prices relative to pork and chicken may pose a challenge.
- Beef prices increased by 9.6% in the latter half of 2025, while pork and chicken prices decreased or saw smaller increases.