Paraguayan beef shipments in 2024 would reach 445,000 tons

In its report “Paraguay: Livestock and Products”, the USDA mentions that the highlight for the meat market in 2024 will be the slight increase in beef exports, which would reach 445,000 tons. The international organization explains that the largest volume exported in 2024 would be the result of a small increase in beef production and somewhat lower domestic consumption. Markets. Chile is expected to continue as the number one market for Paraguayan beef in 2024, followed by Taiwan, which has been displacing Russia, previously the second best destination, considering that this country has significantly reduced imports of the Paraguayan product since the first half of the year. of 2023. Although exports to the United States are not yet authorized, local brokers believe that once they begin, trade will be slow. The opening of this market is planned for this year. Likewise, in 2023, exports to Canada are expected to begin in September 2023. This country imports cuts very similar to ...