The National Animal Health and Quality Service (Senacsa, by its acronym in Spanish) has published its report on Paraguayan beef exports for September 2024. More than 250 million kilos of beef were shipped abroad, generating approximately US$1.217 billion in revenue.
Where does Paraguayan beef go?
Chile remains the largest buyer of Paraguayan beef. It imported nearly 94 million kilos in September, with a total value of over US$483 million. Other major buyers include:
– Taiwan, with 26.7 million kilos, valued at US$127 million.
– Brazil, which purchased 19.6 million kilos for US$110 million.
– Israel, with 20.8 million kilos, worth US$109 million.
– The United States imported 15.9 million kilos for US$74 million.
Diversification and new opportunities for Paraguayan beef
The report also highlights the importance of “maritime provisioning”, referring to exports sent to international ships. This category accounted for over 16 million kilos, generating around US$61 million. Other less traditional countries purchasing Paraguayan beef include Kuwait, Georgia, and Albania, demonstrating that Paraguay is expanding its reach.
This report emphasises Paraguay’s significance as one of the world’s major beef exporters, reaching diverse countries and contributing to the national economy.
