ANALYSIS: US 2025 Beef Wholesale Costs Take Bigger Bite Out of Retails’ Dollar
When comparing the Expana Beef Index to the USDA All Fresh Retail Price, the data underscores the growing pressure on retailers as wholesale costs consume a larger share of the consumer dollar. In July, the USDA All Fresh Retail Price was quoted at $8.90/lb, while the Expana Beef Index averaged $3.64/lb. That means wholesale accounted for roughly 41% of the retail price.
For perspective, during the early stages of the last cattle retention phase in 2014 and similarly in 2005...
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