Colombia: Until November, the livestock sector exported more than 230 million dollars

Published 2021년 1월 8일

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Colombia's livestock and bovine meat sector had a successful year in 2020, with over 29,000 tons of meat and offal exported and over 234,000 live animals sent, generating over $230 million. This is a significant increase compared to the previous years, with the country certifying as a country free of foot-and-mouth disease and expanding its export markets from 8 to 15 countries. Russia, Lebanon, and Jordan were the leading buyers of meat, while Iraq, Egypt, Jordan, and Lebanon were the main recipients of live cattle. The sector aims to double its exports and reach $500 million by 2022.

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One month after the end of 2020, Colombia managed to export more than 29,000 tons of meat and bovine offal, as well as sent more than 234,000 live animals. Both figures were not seen for more than a decade and in total they have entered more than 230 million dollars. This was confirmed by the executive president of the Colombian Federation of Livestock Farmers (Fedegán), José Félix Lafaurie Rivera, in his Twitter account with the DANE data consolidated by the Fedegán-FNG Office of Economic Planning and Investigations: “With more than 230 million dollars in exports and a portfolio of 15 countries closes 2020: an excellent result. Livestock did NOT stop and served the country in the midst of such a severe pandemic. Let's go to more! Our commitment is to close 2022 with $ US 500 million. @Fedegan ". Indeed, despite the slowdown in many activities due to the COVID-19 pandemic, last year was one of the best for the livestock and bovine meat sector in Colombia. (Read: More than USD 200 ...

Source: MXContexto