2025 Feb Paraguay Bananas (HS 0803) Export Snapshot: Sharp Decline

February Trend: Paraguay Bananas Export

Bananas, classified under HS Code 0803 (Bananas, including plantains, fresh or dried.), saw a sharp contraction in Paraguay's exports this February, with shipment volume plunging 46.8% MoM to 6.92M kg. Export value followed suit, dropping 46.7% to $2.56M, while unit prices held steady at $0.37/kg, up marginally by 0.13%. The decline marks a significant pullback from January's 13.01M kg volume and $4.81M value, though no external disruptions were reported to explain the slump.

Table: Paraguay Bananas Export Trend (Source: yTrade)

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Geographic Concentration & Market Logic

Argentina dominates Paraguay's banana exports, accounting for 90.1% of value and 90.9% of weight, indicating a balanced value-volume gap—suggesting Argentina is neither a premium market nor a bulk hub but a stable, high-volume destination. Uruguay, with a marginal 9.9% value share and 9.1% weight share, plays a secondary role. The tight alignment between value and weight across both markets implies Paraguay's banana export structure is commodity-driven, prioritizing scale over differentiation. This points to a supply chain optimized for cost-efficiency, likely serving mass consumption rather than niche demand. Strategic focus should remain on maintaining volume stability in Argentina while exploring value-added opportunities.

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 at 100% frequency and volume share, with 6.92M kg shipped in February 2025. The absence of unit price data suggests a market driven by bulk volume over premium pricing, typical for commodity-grade fruit. This aligns with Paraguay HS Code 0803 Export trends favoring high-quantity, low-margin shipments. The lack of sub-code diversification confirms a concentrated trade flow, where cost efficiency outweighs product differentiation. Expect stability in this volume-first market unless premium variants emerge.

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

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Paraguay Bananas Buyers List

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Frequently Asked Questions

How did Paraguay Bananas Export perform in February?

Exports dropped 46.7% month-on-month to $2.56M, with shipment volume falling 46.8% to 6.92M kg. Unit prices held steady at $0.37/kg (+0.1% MoM).

What are the top Export partners for Paraguay Bananas?

Argentina ($2.31M, 6.30M kg) and Uruguay ($253.6K, 626.3K kg) dominated shipments.

Who are the major Bananas Buyers?

Fruticola Sasha S.R.L ($691.1K, 1.83M kg) and Tropical Argentina S R L ($617.2K, 1.72M kg) led buyer activity.

What is the specific HS Code for this trade?

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