2025 Mar Paraguay Bananas (HS 0803) Export Snapshot: Price Surge

March Trend: Paraguay Bananas Export

Bananas, classified under HS Code 0803 (Bananas, including plantains, fresh or dried.), saw a 20.25% month-on-month surge in unit price to $0.45/kg in March, despite a 6.07% drop in export volume to 6.50M kg. This pushed the total export value up 12.96% to $2.90M USD, marking a recovery from February's sharp declines in both volume (-46.79%) and value (-46.72%). The sustained price strength suggests tightening supply or stronger demand in key markets. Paraguay's banana exports remain volatile, with March's rebound failing to offset the steep contraction observed the previous month. No direct trade policy impacts were evident from the latest USTR report.

Table: Paraguay Bananas Export Trend (Source: yTrade)

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Geographic Concentration & Market Logic

Argentina dominates Paraguay's banana exports, accounting for 98.33% of both value and weight shares, indicating a tightly aligned trade structure with no significant value-volume gap. This suggests Argentina serves as a bulk hub for Paraguay's bananas, likely absorbing raw or minimally processed volumes at scale. The near-identical ratios imply a commodity-driven trade with little premium differentiation, reinforcing a cost-efficient supply chain. Uruguay's marginal presence (1.67% share) offers no meaningful divergence. The data reveals a market logic prioritizing volume stability over value-added specialization, with Argentina as the clear anchor.

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) as the sole export under HS Code 0803 for Paraguay in March 2025, capturing 100% of volume (6.5M kg) and value ($2.9M). The absence of unit price data suggests a bulk-driven Paraguay HS Code 0803 Export market, prioritizing volume over premium pricing. With no competing sub-codes, this dominance reflects a commodity-focused trade structure—low-margin, high-volume shipments define the sector. Expect stability in this model unless quality upgrades or niche products emerge.

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 March?

Exports rose 12.96% month-on-month to $2.90M, though shipment volume fell 6.07% to 6.50M kg. Unit prices jumped 20.25% to $0.45/kg.

What are the top Export partners for Paraguay Bananas?

Argentina ($2.85M, 6.40M kg) and Uruguay ($48.30K, 108.77K kg) dominated shipments.

Who are the major Bananas Buyers?

Three firms accounted for 75% of exports: Fruticola Sasha S.R.L ($1.04M), Tropical Argentina S R L ($745.44K), and Ayrton's Fruits S.R.L ($162.22K).

What is the specific HS Code for this trade?

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