At Grupo Race, we are very aware of the impact that price volatility has on household finances and sectors linked to food production. It has recently been confirmed that retail beef prices have reached historic levels: in the US, the retail demand index reached its highest point in at least 25 years.
The cause? A relentless combination: limited supply due to low livestock production, shortages stemming from prolonged droughts, import closures due to health outbreaks, and strong inflationary concerns.
The American consumer has not budged: in July 2025, ground beef averaged USD 6.12 per pound —a record high—while premium cuts like steak remain near $12 per pound. Despite this, demand remains strong.
According to CoBank experts, factors such as the growing focus on protein content in diets, improved quality cuts available, and persistent consumer appetite support this trend.
At Grupo Race, we value this understanding of the market: it's not just about understanding the numbers, but also anticipating how they impact households, producers, and production chains. Livestock recovery will take time—it's estimated that rebuilding herds will take several years—which forces us to reflect on strategies for sustainability, efficiency, and support for the livestock sector.
On our blog, we will closely monitor these dynamics, providing analyses that will help both producers and consumers, under Grupo Race's commitment to promoting informed dialogue and comprehensive solutions to address inflationary pressures on issues as essential as food.