The article provides an overview of the current state and forecasts for beef production in various countries and the European Union (EU-27). It highlights expected increases in production in Brazil, China, India, and the United States, but decreases in Australia and Argentina due to different factors. The EU-27 is projected to see a 1% decrease in beef production in 2021, primarily due to a declining cattle population, lower industrial slaughter numbers, and reduced demand from the HoReCa sector. However, Poland might experience a growth in production if COVID-19 restrictions are eased and high live cattle purchase prices stimulate breeding interest. The first quarter of 2021 saw a slight increase in EU beef exports, while imports were down by 10%. Poland emerged as the third largest EU beef exporter to third countries, with a majority of its exports going to other EU countries.