He Ministry of Foreign Affairs published a statement this Thursday announcing the room for the export of Uruguayan bone-in sheep and bovine meat to Israel. The document details that as of January 8, the sale is already enabled.
“After the exhaustive report sent by Uruguay in which health guarantees are given regarding the absence of the Aphtose fever, and based on the health status recognized by the World Organization for Animal Health (WHOSA) as a country free of the same with vaccination2, establishes the statement.
On the other hand, it is estimated that companies can now begin to market this product but it depends on the speed of private companies. Meanwhile, it would also be necessary to review if the conditions changed regarding the product that is exported to that country since it is kosher meat and it has its certain conditions.
A reinforcement in the relationship with Israel
In the publication, they establish that this was an achievement of the Ministry of Livestock, Agriculture and Fisheries (MGAP), the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MRREE), the National Meat Institute (INAC) and the efforts of the Embassy of Uruguay in Israel.
“It is very good news for Uruguay because the authorization with bone “It is a recognition of the health condition and the authorities of Uruguay, it is a demonstration of trust and it is strengthening bilateral trade with Israel,” said Fernando Mattos, leader of the MGAP to Radio Monte Carlo.
On the other hand, he highlighted that Uruguay is a historic supplier of meat to that country and the authorization to sell this type of meat was valid twenty years ago, something that was no longer allowed after the 2001 outbreak of aphtose fever. “For more than 20 years we have been in a condition of not being able to export meat on the bone to that market and obviously it is very good news because, although we are free of foot and mouth disease with vaccination, there is a recognition of the safety and harmlessness of the Uruguayan products“he assured.
Meat exports will close 2023 with sales of around US$2.6 billion
The exports of meat will total revenues of nearly $2.6 billion in 2023, which is equivalent to 20% less than last year, according to data from the National Meat Institute (INAC).
Despite the reduction, these values are above the historical average and it is the third highest record, as specified from the INAC, while they specified that the market China showed a greater decrease in income, in the order of 32% and will generate foreign exchange close to 1,200 million, that is, about 600 million less than the previous year.
On the other hand, sales to USMCA, that make up United States, Mexico and Canada, which would represent 21% of total revenues, showed a growth of 15% and would end the year with revenues of 550 million dollars.
Finally, it is expected that placements at European Union close the year with a decrease of 10%, reaching 340 million dollars at the end of 2023, reaching 13% of the total.
“The data we present is smaller in terms of volume and values, but in the face of such a challenging year Uruguay saves its situation with a good note, although we are still suffering the consequences,” explained the president of the INAC, Conrado Ferber, to the EFE Agency, when echoing the impact of the drought.
Source: Ambito
