Paraguay has seen a growth in meat exports, reaching a total of USD 933 million from January to July 2024, with a total of 467,041 tons exported, generating a 32.44% growth in volume and a 17.65% growth in income. The country has also entered nine additional markets, including Norway and Germany. In Peru, an investment of USD 200 million will be made to improve cattle farming. Brazil is hoping to be recognized as a country free of foot-and-mouth disease without vaccination by the World Organization for Animal Health. Meanwhile, China has reduced its pork imports by 28% in the first half of 2024.