Paraguay’s export meatpacking industry began 2026 with 43% utilization of installed slaughter capacity in January, according to the Slaughter Dashboard prepared by the Paraguayan Rural Association (ARP). In the first month of the year, 148,627 cattle were processed, a volume that represented a significantly lower level of industrial occupancy than the 59% average recorded in 2025. The 16-percentage-point gap marks a slower operational start compared to last year’s average pace.
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