As of March 2025, Uzbekistan ranks 91st globally for beef prices, leading the CIS with a kg price of $8.1. Neighboring countries have lower prices, and global meat prices increased by 18% due to high demand. Uzbekistan’s meat prices rose by 14.4% this past year, with inflation at 0.54% in February 2025 and food inflation at 2.9%.
Uzbekistan has emerged as the country with the highest beef prices among post-Soviet states, ranking 91st globally according to Ranking.kz, which draws on data from the international service Numbeo. As of March 7, 2025, the price of beef tenderloin has reached $8.1 per kilogram. This positions Uzbekistan ahead of its regional counterparts, including Kazakhstan, Russia, Kyrgyzstan, and Tajikistan, where beef prices are slightly lower at just over $7 per kilogram.
Globally, the most expensive beef can be found in Switzerland, where prices are an astounding $44.3 per kilogram, followed closely by Iceland at $38.7. The overall increase in global meat prices, as reported by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), was 18% in February 2025 year-on-year, predominantly driven by rising beef prices due to consistent high demand.
In Uzbekistan, the general price of meat products has increased by 14.4% in the past year. Notably, beef on the bone has seen an 18.5% price increase, while lamb prices rose by 19.4%. Conversely, the price of poultry has experienced a slight decrease of 0.8%.
In terms of broader economic indicators, Uzbekistan’s Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose by 0.54% in February 2025, signifying the highest monthly inflation rate for this time period since 2023. Food prices overall rose by 0.6% in February and by 1.4% since the year’s onset, resulting in an annual food inflation rate of 2.9%, the lowest recorded in five years. Meanwhile, meat prices increased by 2.1% during the same timeframe.
Uzbekistan now holds the title for the highest beef prices in the CIS, ranking 91st globally as of March 2025. This escalation in prices reflects broader trends in global meat pricing influenced by high demand. Additionally, while meat prices continue to climb, the nation has experienced a slight reduction in poultry costs. The overall inflation rate and consumer price index further indicate economic pressures in the region.
Original Source: daryo.uz
