The kosher slaughter season begins for Paraguayan beef exports to Israel.

Published May 19, 2025

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Paraguay is set to begin its annual season of kosher beef slaughter for Israel, a practice that has been ongoing for many years and is expected to continue into 2025. Around 70-80 technicians will be involved in the process, which sees them inspecting and supervising the slaughter, salting, disassembly, and packaging of the meat. The meatpacking plants in Paraguay that are authorized by Israel have seen an increase in prices, which is also reflected in other countries like Argentina and Uruguay. Despite the volume of exports remaining stable, prices are anticipated to become more appealing in the upcoming season. In late April, Paraguay successfully exported 10,695 tons of beef, earning USD 65,969,554.

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“They usually work seasonally. One starts now and runs until October, then they have a break and usually return in November,” the union leader told La Nación/Nación Media, adding that there are approximately 10 to 12 technicians per crew, depending on each plant, and about seven teams will operate in the country. COMMON PRACTICE Ross commented that this is a practice that has been carried out in the country for years, as Israel carries out ritual slaughter in accordance with the Jewish dietary laws established in the Torah. “In the last two years, especially, we have had significant demand from that country for Paraguayan beef,” he stated. Regarding prices, he maintained that they have improved because prices in other countries where they purchase more, such as Argentina and Uruguay, have also increased, which benefits the country. “The meatpacking plants are currently getting quite attractive prices,” he noted. These are approximately 9% more than the previous year, depending ...

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