Paraguay's cattle herd has decreased by one million head since 2014

Published Jan 24, 2023

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Paraguay's cattle herd has seen a decrease of one million heads since 2014, according to the National Service for Quality and Animal Health (Senacsa). In contrast, the country's beef exports have experienced significant growth, reaching a total of 333,700 tons in 2022, an increase of 2.09% from the previous year. These exports earned over US$1,722 million, marking a 7.16% increase from 2021. The livestock sector saw its best performance in the last five years, generating over US$2,197 million in revenue. Chile, Russia, and Brazil were the primary importers of Paraguayan beef.

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The cattle herd in Paraguay maintains a figure of 13.2 million bovines, which means that it has decreased by one million heads systematically since 2014, according to figures provided by the National Service for Quality and Animal Health (Senacsa). According to the latest Senacsa report, echoed by local media this weekend, the country registered a total of 333,700 tons of beef exports, exceeding the 326,698 tons exported in the entire previous year. Shipments from January to December 2022 represent an increase of 2.09% compared to 2021. Regarding foreign currency income, beef exports left more than US$1,722 million in 2022, an increase of 7.16% compared to the US$1,598 million of the same currency generated last season. Exports of beef, offal and other products of animal origin reached the best figures in the last five years in 2022, generating revenues of more than US$2,197 million in the ...

Source: Arriba El Campo