2025 May Paraguay Bananas (HS 080390) Export Snapshot: Volume Up

May Trend: Paraguay Bananas Export

Bananas, classified under HS Code 080390 (Bananas, fresh or dried, other than plantains), saw mixed trends in Paraguay’s May exports. Unit prices dropped 11.28% month-on-month to $0.43/kg, while export value rose 4.50% to $3.86M USD. Volume surged 17.79% to 8.93M kg, marking the third consecutive month of weight growth. The price decline offset some of the gains from higher shipment volumes. No major trade disruptions were reported during the period.

Table: Paraguay Bananas Export Trend (Source: yTrade)

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Geographic Concentration & Market Logic

Argentina dominates Paraguay's banana exports, accounting for 98.93% of value and 98.73% of weight—a near-perfect alignment indicating a bulk commodity trade with minimal premium differentiation. The absence of a value-volume gap suggests Argentina serves as a high-volume, low-margin destination, likely for raw or minimally processed bananas. With Uruguay as the only other minor partner (1.07% value share), the trade structure reveals extreme geographic concentration, leaving Paraguay vulnerable to demand shocks in a single market. This points to a supply chain optimized for cost-efficient bulk logistics rather than diversified premium markets. Strategic diversification or value-added processing could mitigate reliance on Argentina’s bulk demand.

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 (fresh/dried bananas, excluding plantains) dominates Paraguay's exports at 100% frequency and volume share (8.93M kg, $3.86M value), with no other sub-codes registering meaningful activity. The absence of unit price data suggests a bulk-volume-driven market, where Paraguay's HS Code 080390 Export strategy prioritizes mass production over premium pricing. This aligns with typical banana trade dynamics—low-margin, high-volume commodities—confirming Paraguay’s role as a volume player rather than a niche premium exporter.

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 May?

Paraguay's banana exports rose 4.5% month-on-month to $3.86M in May, with shipment volume up 17.8% to 8.93M kg. Unit prices fell 11.3% to $0.43/kg.

What are the top Export partners for Paraguay Bananas?

Argentina dominated with $3.82M in purchases, followed by Uruguay at $41.27K.

Who are the major Bananas Buyers?

Tropical Argentina S R L led imports at $1.49M, followed by Fruticola Sasha S.R.L ($959.71K) and Ayrton's Fruits S.R.L ($116.27K).

What is the specific HS Code for this trade?

The data covers HS Code 080390.