Bolivia increased the herd at a rate of 3% per year, since it exported to China

Published 2022년 11월 15일

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The article highlights a significant growth in Bolivia's bovine herd over the past decade, with a total of 10,654,573 heads as of 2022, marking a 10-year consecutive increase and an average annual growth of 3%. The majority of this stock is located in Santa Cruz, followed by Beni. The opening of the Chinese market in 2019 led to a surge in livestock and meat exports, which have experienced substantial growth, reaching $110 million in the first seven months of 2022, surpassing the entire 2021 export value. There is anticipation for increased bovine meat exports to China and potential access to other markets like Chile in the future.

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The Bolivian bovine herd increased by 2,011,613 cattle in a period of 10 years, and marked the tenth consecutive rise since at least there are records, according to data published by the Federation of Cattlemen of Santa Cruz de la Sierra ( Fegasacruz). Currently, the bovine stock registered 10,654,573 heads, marking an average growth of 3% per year between 2019 and 2022. Santa Cruz is the city with the most heads, totaling 4,789,803 cattle, 45% of the total. Followed by Beni with 3,172,812 animals, which represents 29.8%. According to the report of the Bolivian Institute of Foreign Trade, the country's livestock and meat exports experienced a great boost in 2019 after the opening of the Chinese market. "Important records in volume and value were achieved," he said. The largest percentage of beef produced in the country is dedicated to the domestic market, but with the opening of new markets, the meat complex focuses on foreign ...

Source: Elagro