2025 Mar Paraguay Animal Fats (HS 1502) Export Snapshot: Vol Dip

March Trend: Paraguay Animal Fats Export

Animal Fats, classified under HS Code 1502 (Fats of bovine animals, sheep or goats, raw or rendered, whether or not pressed or solvent-extracted), saw exports contract sharply in March, with value dropping 36% MoM to $4.36M and volume falling 35% to 4.60M kg. The unit price edged down 1.88% to $0.95/kg, continuing February’s softening trend after a brief stabilization. This decline aligns with broader forecasts of reduced Paraguayan beef production, which may have constrained raw material supplies for fat rendering. The monthly volatility underscores sensitivity to upstream livestock market shifts.

Table: Paraguay Animal Fats Export Trend (Source: yTrade)

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Geographic Concentration & Market Logic

Brazil dominates Paraguay's Animal Fats exports, accounting for 71.95% of value and 74.24% of weight, indicating a balanced bulk trade with minimal value-weight gap—suggesting Brazil acts as a processing hub for raw materials. Notably, Egypt and China Hongkong show premium potential (Value >> Weight), hinting at niche demand for higher-grade fats. The absence of re-export loops (e.g., Paraguay-to-Paraguay) confirms straightforward export flows. The structure reveals a cost-driven supply chain, prioritizing volume over premium segmentation.

Table: Paraguay Animal Fats (HS Code 1502) Top Destination Countries (Source: yTrade)

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Paraguay HS Code 1502 Breakdown & Value Logic

yTrade data reveals HS 15021012 dominates Paraguay’s animal fats exports (81.98% value share, 85.19% weight), dwarfing other sub-codes like 15021011 (18.02% value). The sheer volume-driven dominance of 15021012—despite missing unit prices—suggests Paraguay HS Code 1502 Export thrives on bulk, low-margin tallow trade rather than premium pricing. This aligns with the 3.92M kg volume (85.19% weight ratio), confirming a market skewed toward high-volume, commoditized output.

Table: Paraguay (HS Code 1502) Breakdown Details (Source: yTrade)

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Paraguay Animal Fats Buyers List

Table: Paraguay Animal Fats (HS Code 1502) Top Buyers List (Source: yTrade)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How did Paraguay Animal Fats Export perform in March?

Exports dropped 36.41% month-on-month to $4.36M, with volumes down 35.19% to 4.60M kg. Unit prices edged 1.88% lower to $0.95/kg.

What are the top Export partners for Paraguay Animal Fats?

Brazil dominated with $3.13M (75 shipments), followed by Uruguay ($436.80K) and Russia ($167.28K).

Who are the major Animal Fats Buyers?

Zenite Comercio Internacional Ltda led with $1.68M in purchases, accounting for 56 shipments. The buyer landscape shows concentration among a few key traders.

What is the specific HS Code for this trade?

The data covers HS Code 1502, with significant activity in tallow (HS 150210).