And there is this, from Google:
"In 2024, the U.S. imported approximately 1.99 million tonnes (or 4.38 billion pounds) of beef. This made the U.S. the second-largest beef importer globally."
That's a lot of beef, but according to the current health guidelines, we should be consuming red meat no more often than 3 times per week, and a total weekly consumption of 12-18 ounces...so not only are we eating more healthy these days, but saving money to boot!
EDIT: Now this is interesting!
"In the U.S., beef consumption is significant, with Americans consuming around 57-67 pounds per person annually. While this is high compared to other countries, it's also worth noting that a relatively small percentage of the population (12%) consumes a large portion (50%) of the total beef supply,
according to the New York Post. In 2022, the total beef disappearance in the U.S. was 28.2 billion pounds,
reports the USDA. "
12% of the population, mostly men, consumes half of the total beef supply!