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New Meat & Poultry Data

Major USDA data update: US meat prices and global Supply & Demand

Vesper has added 189 USDA meat price series and 1,406 new Supply & Demand series in one update.

8 January 2026
Major USDA data update: US meat prices and global Supply & Demand

Vesper has added 189 USDA meat price series and 1,406 new Supply & Demand series in one update.

What’s new:

  • 189 daily and weekly USDA Market News meat price series, covering beef, pork, lamb, and poultry across major US markets

  • 1,406 new Supply & Demand series sourced from USDA PSD (Production, Supply, and Distribution) and FAO Stat

  • S&D series span production, domestic consumption, ending stocks, and trade flows across key exporting and importing countries

Why this matters:

US government meat pricing gives you an independent reference point for benchmarking quotes. The Supply & Demand series add production and trade context behind price moves, so you can see whether a price shift is structural or seasonal.

How to Use It:

  • Prices Widget: search for USDA meat price series by product, market, or frequency

  • Price Comparison: stack US meat prices against other regional benchmarks

  • Supply & Demand widget: access production, consumption, stock, and trade flow data alongside your price charts

  • Cost Models: incorporate live US meat prices into your ingredient breakdowns

How to access?

Add to new or existing dashboards using the search function, or contact your Customer Success Manager at support@vespertool.com.