Beef prices rise: beef roulade becomes a luxury menu!

Beef prices rise strongly, which gourmets and restaurateurs in Plauen presents challenges. Current trends and effects.
Beef prices rise strongly, which gourmets and restaurateurs in Plauen presents challenges. Current trends and effects. (Symbolbild/MD)

Beef prices rise: beef roulade becomes a luxury menu!

Plauen, Deutschland - It is a topic that influences the menu of many restaurants: the steadily increasing prices for beef. The price per kilogram has reached record values ​​in recent months, and this has a direct impact on the kitchen. In Auerbach, where the Hinterhainer Hutznstub is a popular starting point for meat lovers, the landlady Jessica Schönier remains optimistic. Despite the continuous price upswing, it continues to offer its estimated cattle roulade, but not for more than 20 euros. "A price of 25 euros for this dish is not realistic for me," she explains.

How the Freie Presse To master costs. You have several options: Either you pass on the price increases directly to customers or, as in the case of the Hutznstub, you are considering taking dishes from the card. However, this price development is not just a regional problem, but reflects a broad trend.

price increase and causes

A look at the numbers shows that the annual average price for conventionally generated young bulls in 2024 was 5.05 euros per kilogram of slaughter weight. This corresponds to an increase of 6.5 percent compared to the previous year. The prices for slaughter cows also rose by about 5.8 percent and for color meat by 2.5 percent, such as the holds. In 2024 the slaughter cattle prices were the second highest since reunification, only 2022 it was more expensive.

The reasons for these price jumps are diverse. Increasing feed costs, caused by global supply bottlenecks and growing energy prices, represent one of the main causes. In addition, stricter environmental requirements and new climate protection measures ensure that the production costs are upset. Another important element is the continued demand for high -quality beef, especially from emerging countries. At the same time, breeders and farmers are faced with a decline in stocks, which further fueled the prices.

effects on the market

For consumers, this means that if you want to buy a piece of beef in the supermarket or restaurant, you have to dig deeper into your pocket. Many already fall back on alternative protein sources to cushion the rising costs. Breeding companies and exporters, on the other hand, benefit from the higher prices, while the processing industry and trade face numerous challenges.

The experts estimate that this price development could continue in the coming months. However, there could be stabilization if the feed costs relax. However, geopolitical uncertainties and climate change remain decisive factors that continue to influence the market. The prospects are therefore uncertain, both for restaurateurs and Jessica, and for consumers who may be looking for inexpensive alternatives in the future.

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