Taiwan approves Paraguayan poultry exports

Paraguay has secured access to the Taiwanese market for chicken exports, expanding its presence in one of Asia’s key destinations for the country’s meat sector. The approval was confirmed during a meeting between Paraguayan President Santiago Peña and Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te, according to official information released after the visit.

With the decision, Paraguay now has access to Taiwan for its three main meat categories, adding poultry to existing pork exports and further diversifying its agri-export relationship with the island.

According to information released by Taiwan’s embassy in Paraguay, the Taiwanese poultry import market represents about 200,000 tons per year, with an estimated value of $340 million. Until now, access had been limited to suppliers from a small number of U.S. states, with Paraguay now joining that group.

The move comes as Taiwan has already become a relevant market for Paraguayan pork. Since zero tariffs on Paraguayan pork took effect in July 2025, more than 85% of Paraguay’s pork exports have been directed to Taiwanese consumers, helping turn pork into the country’s fastest-growing meat segment.

For poultry, annual export potential has been estimated at around $15 million. Paraguay’s Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock has been promoting chicken production among small producers while also supporting new investment in the sector.

Among the projects cited is an investment plan by Pluma, which intends to invest $50 million in Yhú, in the department of Caaguazú, as Paraguay looks to expand production capacity and strengthen its position in export markets.

Source: AIP

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