2025 Q2 Paraguay Beef meat (HS0201) Export Snapshot: Surge Continues

Q2 Trend: Paraguay Beef meat Export

Beef meat, classified under HS Code 0201 (Meat of bovine animals, fresh or chilled), saw mixed export trends in Q2 2025. Unit prices fell 2.17% MoM in April to $6.45/kg but rebounded in May (+2.39%) and June (+1.53%), closing at $6.70/kg. Export value dipped 9.76% MoM in March but recovered with a 7.01% gain in May and a 9.31% surge in June, reaching $72.11M. Volume followed a similar pattern, dropping 8.10% in March before rising 4.51% in May and 7.66% in June to 10.76M kg. The sector faces potential headwinds as Paraguay prepares for US and Japanese health audits.

Table: Paraguay Beef Meat Export Trend (Source: yTrade)

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Geographic Concentration & Market Logic

Chile dominates Paraguay's beef meat exports, accounting for 77% of value and 79.5% of weight, indicating a balanced Value-Volume Gap that suggests a bulk hub role for raw materials rather than premium demand. This alignment implies a cost-efficient supply chain optimized for high-volume, low-margin trade. Secondary markets like Brazil and Israel show similar patterns, reinforcing Paraguay’s focus on commodity-grade beef. The absence of premium markets (Value >> Weight) highlights a strategic reliance on scalable, price-sensitive buyers. Paraguay beef meat export destinations thus reflect a volume-driven trade structure with limited product differentiation.

Table: Paraguay Beef Meat (HS Code 0201) Top Destination Countries (Source: yTrade)

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Paraguay HS Code 0201 Breakdown & Value Logic

yTrade data reveals 02013000 (boneless bovine cuts, fresh/chilled) dominates Paraguay's HS Code 0201 exports, capturing 100% of Q2 2025 volume (30.31M kg) and value ($199.74M). The absence of unit price data suggests a bulk-driven market, where Paraguay leverages scale over premium pricing—typical for Paraguay HS Code 0201 Export strategies in beef. The remaining sub-codes are negligible, reinforcing a focus on high-volume, low-margin trade. This signals a commodity market prioritizing mass production, not niche cuts. Expect stability in this model unless demand shifts toward value-added products.

Table: Paraguay (HS Code 0201) Breakdown Details (Source: yTrade)

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Paraguay Beef Meat Buyers List

Table: Paraguay Beef Meat (HS Code 0201) Top Buyers List (Source: yTrade)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How did Paraguay Beef meat Export perform in Q2?

Exports surged 9.31% month-on-month in June, reaching $72.11M, with volume up 7.66% to 10.76M kg. Unit prices rose 1.53% to $6.70/kg.

What are the top Export partners for Paraguay Beef meat?

Chile ($153.88M), Brazil ($21.95M), and Israel ($10.61M) dominated imports.

Who are the major Beef meat Buyers?

FrioFood S.A ($26.32M), Rendic Hnos. S.A ($20.64M), and Gaston Escudero Jara LTDA ($20.24M) led buyer activity.

What is the specific HS Code for this trade?

The data covers HS Code 0201, with significant activity in boneless fresh/chilled bovine meat (HS 020130**, $199.74M).

Detailed Monthly Report

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