The Uruguayan operators of kosher meat showed their concern about the slaughter and export of the product destined for Israeldue to the conflict that this country maintains with Hamas.
In the sector, uncertainty is growing about how the kosher slaughterand there is speculation about a possible postponement of the first groups between the end of October and the beginning of November, as reported by Blasina y Asociados.
The outbreak of war between Israel and Hamas poses logistical challenges for kosher work, with the season about to begin. However, for Israel It is necessary not to cut off the arrival of shipments of meat.
The lack of information resulting from the context only fuels speculation in the Uruguayan market.
However, he believes that Uruguay may not face problems when it comes to certifications by rabbis, since the majority of those who arrive in the country come from NYbecause much of the kosher production is sold to USA.
Uruguay exported almost 9,000 tons of kosher meat to Israel so far in 2023
So far this year (as of October 7), Uruguay exported 8,899 tons of meat bound for Israelaccording to preliminary data released by the National Meat Institute (INAC) last Wednesday.
The shipments of kosher meat to Israel They represent 2% of exports of meat products, a proportion lower than the 4% they represented in 2021.
Likewise, this volume is 29% lower than that of 2022, and is 43% below that of 2021, when some 15,651 tons had already been shipped in the same period.
Regarding billing, revenue fell 37% compared to 2022. So far, billing is $47.4 million, while it was $75 million last year, and $116.5 million. million dollars in 2021.
Source: Ambito
