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Latin American meat production and consumption trends

Overview

Agricultural trends in Latin America indicate a significant shift in meat consumption and production patterns. In Argentina, poultry has surpassed beef as the primary protein consumed per capita, with the industry pivoting toward international exports to China as domestic markets reach capacity. Brazil has seen a 25% rise in chicken exports due to Chinese demand, while Paraguay is expanding pork production to target new markets in Asia and South America.

In Bolivia, the poultry sector is facing localized economic strain. Producers in Santa Cruz have implemented a fixed price of Bs 15 per kilogram for live chicken to offset the “high and extremely strong” impact of removing diesel subsidies, which increases transportation and production costs. Meanwhile, in La Paz, the market is experiencing a 70% decline in demand, leading to lower wholesale and retail prices despite the pressure of fixed costs and exchange rate fluctuations.

Entities

Brazil · Iver Gutiérrez · Asociación Nacional de Avicultores · Asociación de Criadores de Cerdos del Paraguay · CEPA

Timeline

  1. 4 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    Bolivian poultry sector faces price shifts and demand drops

    Poultry producers in Santa Cruz set live chicken prices at Bs 15 due to rising diesel costs, while La Paz reports a 70% drop in chicken demand and falling market prices.

  2. 15 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 13 sources
    Latin American meat markets see shifts in poultry and pork production

    Latin American meat markets are shifting as poultry consumption rises in Argentina and exports surge in Brazil, while Paraguay expands pork production and Bolivia faces declining poultry demand.

Sources

ahoradigital.net · diarioparaguayo.com · economica.net · eju.tv · elpaisdiario.com.ar · exitonoticias.com.bo · fuego24.com · interempresas.net · itapuanoticias.tv · leo.bo · news.yam.md · panorama24.com.ar · rosariolaciudad.com.ar · thebeefsite.com · thecattlesite.com · thepoultrysite.com