From January to August 2021, Paraguay saw a 103.4% increase in meat exports revenue to Brazil, reaching USD 106.6 million, compared to the same period in 2020 when it was USD 52.4 million. The volume of beef exports also increased by 68%, with 25.4 thousand tons sent to Brazil in contrast to 15.1 thousand tons in the same period last year. Brazil became the second largest buyer of Paraguayan meat, paying on average USD 4202 per ton, which is 21.2% higher than in the previous year. This contributes to a 39% increase in export volume and a 65% increase in export value compared to the same period in 2020, making Brazil the fourth largest destination for Paraguayan meat.