2025 Apr Paraguay Bananas (HS0803) Export Snapshot: Surge & Price Rise

April Trend: Paraguay Bananas Export

Bananas, classified under HS Code 0803 (Bananas, including plantains, fresh or dried.), saw exports rebound in April, with value rising 27.55% MoM to $3.69M USD and volume up 16.59% to 7.58M kg. Unit prices climbed 9.40% to $0.49/kg, marking the third consecutive monthly increase. The uptick follows a sharp February contraction, though volumes remain below January's 13.01M kg peak. President Trump's April 2 global tariff order (10-11%) may have spurred preemptive shipments, though its full impact awaits May data. Paraguay's export recovery aligns with regional supply tightening ahead of peak demand seasons.

Table: Paraguay Bananas Export Trend (Source: yTrade)

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Geographic Concentration & Market Logic

Argentina dominates Paraguay's banana exports with 100% value and weight shares, indicating a tightly concentrated trade flow. The equal value-weight ratio suggests Argentina serves as a bulk hub for Paraguay's bananas, likely absorbing raw volumes for regional distribution or processing rather than premium consumption. This structure implies a cost-driven supply chain, prioritizing volume efficiency over product differentiation. For Paraguay, reliance on a single market exposes vulnerability to demand shocks in Argentina. Diversification or value-add processing could mitigate this risk.

Table: Paraguay Bananas (HS Code 0803) Top Destination Countries (Source: yTrade)

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Paraguay HS Code 0803 Breakdown & Value Logic

yTrade data reveals 08039000 (fresh/dried bananas, excluding plantains) dominates Paraguay's HS Code 0803 exports, capturing 100% of volume and value in April 2025. The absence of unit price data suggests a bulk-driven market, where low-cost, high-volume shipments define Paraguay HS Code 0803 Export dynamics. With 7.58M kg shipped and no competing sub-codes, the market leans on commoditized trade rather than premium differentiation. This reinforces a strategy anchored in scale, not margin—typical of banana exporters targeting regional or price-sensitive buyers. Expect stability in this volume-first approach unless pricing data emerges to shift the narrative.

Table: Paraguay (HS Code 0803) Breakdown Details (Source: yTrade)

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Paraguay Bananas Buyers List

Table: Paraguay Bananas (HS Code 0803) Top Buyers List (Source: yTrade)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How did Paraguay Bananas Export perform in April?

Exports surged 27.55% month-on-month to $3.69M, with volume up 16.59% to 7.58M kg. Unit prices rose 9.40% to $0.49/kg.

What are the top Export partners for Paraguay Bananas?

Argentina dominated with $3.69M in purchases (7.58M kg).

Who are the major Bananas Buyers?

Tropical Argentina S R L ($1.21M) and Fruticola Sasha S.R.L ($1.12M) accounted for 63% of total exports.

What is the specific HS Code for this trade?

The data covers HS Code 0803, with significant activity in fresh/dried bananas (080390**).