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Fedenaga prevé aumento de la demanda de carne en este 2026

El presidente de la Federación Nacional de Ganaderos de Venezuela (Fedenaga), Édgar Medina, aseguró que el sector se prepara para un aumento de la […]

Fedenaga prevé aumento de la demanda de carne en este 2026

TL;DR

  • Fedenaga anticipates a rise in domestic meat demand and potential for Venezuela to become an exporter of meat and dairy products by 2026.
  • The price of beef at the farm gate has been stable for three years ($2-$2.30/kg), while the final consumer price ranges from $11-$12/kg.
  • Recent price increases (up to $18-$20/kg in Dec-Jan) are attributed to exchange rate volatility; prices could stabilize between $8-$10/kg if the currency stabilizes.
  • Annual cattle slaughter is estimated at 1.5 million head, with plans to increase this figure due to expected higher domestic consumption and the reactivation of the oil sector.