East Timor (see Timor-Leste) Beef

East Timor (see Timor-Leste) Beef

Facts about beef in East Timor (see Timor-Leste)

  • As East Timor’s economy grows- the demand for livestock production and consumption is also expected to grow.
  • The country suffered from famine during the long lasting war and people were left with no option but to eat anything edible they could lay hands on- such as dogs.
  • In 2009 FAO’s report- Timor Leste was ranked 90th among 177 countries based on the country’s meat consumption.
  • Timor Leste has about 75.1 mc BASED from the FAO’s 2009 report “The State of Food and Agriculture-“
  • Based on FAO 2012 Report- Timor Leste has about 31.5 kg/person/year meat consumption.