Beef & Veal Prices

BLS Consumer Price Index trend for beef & veal (2019–2026).

Latest CPI
410.7
Jan 2026
Year-over-Year
+2.9%
vs. Jan 2025
Since 2019
+35.2%
Total change
Peak
410.7
Jan 2026

Price Trend

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Annual Averages

Year Avg. CPI Change
2026 410.7 +1.9%
2025 402.9 +1.6%
2024 396.6 +0.9%
2023 393.0 +9.0%
2022 360.5 +12.7%
2021 319.9 +2.5%
2020 312.1 +2.4%
2019 304.8 —

Related Categories

Eggs
CPI 308.8 +7.5%
Fish & Seafood
CPI 275.5 +1.4%
Poultry
CPI 505.3 +15.0%

FAQ

How much have beef & veal prices changed?
Beef & Veal prices have changed +35.2% since January 2019, based on BLS CPI data. Year-over-year, prices changed +2.9%.
What is the current CPI for beef & veal?
The CPI for Beef & Veal is 410.7 as of January 2026. CPI values use 1982–84 as the base period (= 100).
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Data source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Consumer Price Index, Series CUSR0000SEFB. CPI base period: 1982–84 = 100.