February 27, 2025

 

Paraguayan meat organisation holds dinner event in Taipei, Taiwan

 

 

Taiwanese importers and Paraguayan exporters gathered in Taipei, Taiwan, on February 25 to discuss bilateral commercial ties at the "Meats of Paraguay Reception Dinner".

 

In a news release, the event's organizer, the Paraguayan Meats Association, said the event was held to serve as a key platform for reinforcing Paraguay's role as a reliable meat supplier and exploring further trade opportunities.

 

In an address to the reception, Taiwan's Deputy Foreign Minister, Chen Ming-chi, said that the latest figures showed Paraguay was now Taiwan's second-largest source of frozen beef imports, accounting for 11% of the total imports.

 

Taiwan was also the largest overseas destination for Paraguayan pork, accounting for 88% of the South American country's total pork exports, Chen said. "This demonstrates the confidence of Taiwan's consumers in Paraguayan meat products."

 

According to Chen, Taiwan's executive and legislative branches were working on reducing tariffs on Paraguayan pork products as soon as possible.

 

"Once finalised, Paraguay will become the first country to enjoy zero tariffs on pork exports to Taiwan. This certainly will further spur bilateral trade, as Taiwanese consumers will have greater access to high-quality Paraguayan pork," Chen added.

 

A delegation from Paraguay also attended the event.

 

Among those in the Paraguayan delegation were the country's Vice Minister of Exports and Investments, Javier Viveros, and president of the Paraguayan Meats Association, Randy Ross Wiebe.

 

In 2024, Paraguay exported over 35,000 tonnes of beef and offal to Taiwan, valued at over US$200 million, along with 9,000 tonnes of pork, worth approximately US$30 million, according to the Paraguayan Meats Association.

 

- Focus Taiwan