Paraguay: Concerns about possible drop in meat shipments to Chile and Israel in October

In conversation with ÚH, he explained that, in the case of Israel, it is due to the withdrawal of the kosher crews, who come to the country for seasons. He said that this is added to the case of Chile, the main market for Paraguayan meat, as a consequence of the increase in consumption due to its recent national holidays. “Chile had its peak of consumption last week for its national holidays, after that we normally have about two to four weeks of very low demand, then it normalizes. Between Chile and Israel they add up to almost 55% of our exports,” the businessman stressed. He pointed out that, although the situation is replicated year after year, it generates concern in the meat sector, because prices generally fall in the international market and they are also forced to slaughter less. “As in October there is little production, it affects. There are alternative markets, but at lower prices. Normally we lower the slaughters for that period. It is cyclical,” he said. Meanwhile, ...