Paraguay Aims to Become Israel's Second-Largest Beef Supplier
Translated & summarized from Cursorinfo by baba
Paraguay plans to export a record 45,000-50,000 tons of beef to Israel in 2026, aiming to become the second-largest supplier after Argentina. The country is seeking higher prices for its beef, which is crucial for its export revenue. Meeting kosher certification requirements and negotiating contracts are key challenges for achieving this goal.
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- Paraguay aims to become Israel's second-largest beef supplier by 2026, exporting a record 45,000-50,000 tons.
- Israel is the third-largest buyer of Paraguayan beef and offers the highest prices.
- The upcoming kosher season for beef exports to Israel begins in late October or early November 2026.
- Paraguayan exporters are negotiating for higher purchase prices for beef sold to Israel.
- Successful kosher certification and contract negotiations are crucial for meeting export targets.
Paraguay is aiming to surpass Uruguay, Brazil, and Poland to become the second-largest supplier of beef to Israel, trailing only Argentina. The country anticipates exporting between 45,000 and 50,000 tons of beef to Israel in 2026, a potential record volume. To achieve this, Paraguayan meat producers must meet the requirements for the upcoming kosher season, which is scheduled to begin in late October or early November 2026. Special kosher certification teams are expected to arrive in Paraguay to oversee production until April 2027, ensuring compliance with religious slaughtering regulations.
Israel is currently the third-largest buyer of Paraguayan beef, and importantly, it offers the highest price per ton for the product. Israeli importers primarily purchase forequarter cuts, making the Israeli market crucial for the revenue of Paraguayan meat processing companies. This season, Paraguayan exporters are seeking higher purchase prices than in previous contracts, leveraging the high selling price in Israel to increase their earnings.
However, meeting these ambitious export goals faces potential challenges. The process requires consistent operation of meat processing plants, timely kosher certification, and the successful negotiation of new trade contracts. If Paraguay successfully meets its projected export volumes, Israel will solidify its position as an even more significant market for the Paraguayan meat industry. This development follows a recent decision by Israel's Ministry of Agriculture to revoke Brazil's poultry import permit due to insufficient kosher compliance guarantees.