Bolivia opens up to the Paraguayan market with beef exports
Bolivia has officially authorized the export of beef to the Paraguayan market, a step that consolidates the commercial opening of the national meat sector and is backed by the health and safety standards guaranteed by the National Service of Agricultural Health and Food Safety (Senasag).
The government announced that three Bolivian meatpacking plants have been formally authorized to export meat to Paraguay after meeting the sanitary requirements established by the authorities of both countries. This completes the necessary technical protocols for Bolivian products to enter the Paraguayan market.
"After strictly complying with the sanitary requirements, the National Service for Animal Health and Quality (Senacsa) of the Republic of Paraguay has officially announced the authorization of this market. The fact that Senasag has obtained this technical authorization from the Paraguayan Senacsa validates the health and safety standards currently being implemented," states a press release from the Bolivian state-owned company.
On the subject, the president of Senacsa, José Carlos Martin, pointed out that the world meat market is currently registering an increase in its average price, so countries are looking to expand their available supply and analyze new commercial alternatives.
According to the Paraguayan authority, animal protein, especially beef, is becoming an increasingly expensive product internationally, a situation that is also reflected in Paraguay.
In that context, Martin stated that both countries are finalizing the last details of a bilateral agreement that will allow not only the export of Bolivian meat to Paraguay, but also to subsequently advance in a trade exchange scheme.
The negotiation process lasted almost two years and suffered delays due to political factors, although the final technical details are expected to be defined during March. Paraguay is also considering the possibility of allowing meat imports from Bolivia in the future, which would expand consumer options and help stabilize prices in the domestic market.
According to estimates from Senacsa, Paraguay may increase its meat imports by between 8% and 10% this year, depending on demand and market conditions.
The opening of the Paraguayan market represents a new opportunity for the Bolivian livestock sector, which seeks to consolidate its presence in international markets under strict health and quality controls.
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