2025 Aug Paraguay Bananas (HS080390) Export Snapshot: Price Rise

August Trend: Paraguay Bananas Export

Bananas, classified under HS Code 080390 (Bananas, fresh or dried, other than plantains), saw mixed trends in Paraguay's August exports. Unit prices rose 18.75% MoM to $0.45/kg, but export value fell 10.53% to $1.84M USD as volumes dropped 24.65% to 4.09M kg. The decline follows June's sharp contraction, with August shipments remaining below mid-year levels. New Section 232 tariffs on copper derivatives, effective August 1, may have indirectly impacted logistics costs for perishable goods like bananas.

Table: Paraguay Bananas Export Trend (Source: yTrade)

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Geographic Concentration & Market Logic

Argentina dominates Paraguay's banana exports, accounting for 95.85% of value and 96.39% of weight, revealing a balanced value-volume gap—suggesting a bulk commodity trade with minimal premium differentiation. The near-identical ratios indicate Argentina serves as a volume-driven market, likely absorbing raw or minimally processed bananas. Uruguay, while minor (4.15% value share), shows no significant premium either, reinforcing the cost-efficiency focus of Paraguay’s export strategy. This structure implies price-sensitive demand over quality specialization, with supply chains optimized for mass throughput rather than high-margin segments.

Table: Paraguay Bananas (HS Code 080390) Top Destination Countries (Source: yTrade)

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Paraguay HS Code 080390 Breakdown & Value Logic

yTrade data reveals 08039000 (other bananas, fresh/dried) dominates Paraguay's exports at 72% frequency and 100% value share, with 4.09M kg shipped in August 2025. The absence of unit price data suggests a bulk-volume play, typical of low-margin commodity trade. This sub-code’s monopoly under Paraguay HS Code 080390 Export hints at undiversified output—likely price-driven, not premium. The remaining sub-codes are negligible, reinforcing a market skewed toward high-volume, low-value shipments. Expect stability but vulnerability to price shocks.

Paraguay Bananas Buyers List

Table: Paraguay Bananas (HS Code 080390) Top Buyers List (Source: yTrade)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How did Paraguay Bananas Export perform in August?

Exports dropped 10.53% month-on-month to $1.84M, with volume down 24.65% to 4.09M kg. Unit prices rose 18.75% to $0.45/kg.

What are the top Export partners for Paraguay Bananas?

Argentina ($1.77M), Uruguay ($76.42K), and redacted dominated shipments.

Who are the major Bananas Buyers?

Tropical Argentina S R L ($629.94K) and Fruticola Sasha S.R.L ($605.13K) led purchases, indicating concentrated buyer power.

What is the specific HS Code for this trade?

The data covers HS Code 080390.