2025 May Paraguay Animal fats (HS 1502) Export Snapshot: Vol Dip

May 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 mixed trends in May, with unit prices rising 5.74% MoM to $1.01/kg despite a 11.63% drop in export value to $4.61M. Shipments contracted 16.43% by weight to 4.59M kg, marking the second consecutive monthly decline. The price rebound followed a 0.48% increase in April, though export volumes remain below Q1 2025 levels. New universal tariffs implemented in April may have contributed to the volatility, though direct linkage to this product is unconfirmed. Paraguay's animal fats trade continues to show sensitivity to both pricing and external trade policy 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 77.2% of value and 79.1% of weight, indicating a bulk hub relationship where volume and value align closely—suggesting raw material flows for further processing. Chile and Uruguay show slight premium market tendencies (value > weight), hinting at niche demand for higher-grade fats. The tight value-volume gap across most partners reveals a cost-driven supply chain, optimized for bulk logistics rather than differentiated product tiers.

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 Code 15021012 dominates Paraguay's animal fats exports (82.7% weight share, 80.6% value), dwarfing other sub-codes like 15021011 (17.3% weight). The absence of unit price data suggests bulk volume—not premium pricing—drives this Paraguay HS Code 1502 export market. With 99% shipment frequency, the product’s consistency as a low-cost commodity is clear, reinforcing a volume-over-value trade dynamic.

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 May?

Exports dropped 11.63% month-on-month to $4.61M, with volumes down 16.43% to 4.59M kg. Unit prices rose 5.74% to $1.01/kg.

What are the top Export partners for Paraguay Animal fats?

Brazil ($3.56M), Chile ($289.14K), and Uruguay ($243.49K) dominated shipments.

Who are the major Animal fats Buyers?

Zenite Comercio Internacional Ltda led with $2.36M in purchases, followed by JBS S/A ($242.02K) and Ossovale Comercio ($231.60K).

What is the specific HS Code for this trade?

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