2025 Q1 Paraguay Copper scrap (HS740400) Export Snapshot: Surge & Dip

Q1 Trend: Paraguay Copper scrap Export

Copper scrap, classified under HS Code 740400 (Copper waste and scrap), saw volatile export activity in Q1 2025. February shipments surged 74% MoM in value ($5.69M USD) and weight (706.38K kg), but March reversed course with a 23% drop in value ($4.38M USD) and 22% lower volume (547.66K kg). Unit prices held steady, dipping just 0.73% MoM to $8.00/kg in March after a marginal 0.09% rise the prior month. The quarter closed with exports below February’s peak but still above January’s baseline.

Table: Paraguay Copper Scrap Export Trend (Source: yTrade)

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Geographic Concentration & Market Logic

Brazil dominates Paraguay's copper scrap exports, accounting for 41.8% of value versus 39.8% of weight, signaling a slight premium market where higher-grade or processed scrap commands better pricing. The US, China, and India follow with balanced value-weight ratios, reflecting standardized commodity trade. Japan’s higher value share (9.1% vs. 8.6% weight) hints at niche demand for quality. The structure reveals a cost-driven supply chain, with bulk flows to Brazil and marginal premium opportunities elsewhere. Paraguay’s export strategy prioritizes volume efficiency over high-value specialization.

Table: Paraguay Copper Scrap (HS Code 740400) Top Destination Countries (Source: yTrade)

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Paraguay HS Code 740400 Breakdown & Value Logic

yTrade data reveals Copper; waste and scrap (74040000) dominates Paraguay's HS Code 740400 exports at 100% frequency and value share in Q1 2025, with 1.66M metric tons shipped. The absence of unit price data suggests bulk, low-margin trade—typical for scrap markets where volume trumps premium pricing. This single sub-code’s monopoly highlights Paraguay’s role as a high-volume, low-cost exporter in the Paraguay HS Code 740400 Export sector, with no diversification into processed or higher-value copper products. The market remains squarely driven by commodity-scale scrap recycling demand.

Paraguay Copper Scrap Buyers List

Table: Paraguay Copper Scrap (HS Code 740400) Top Buyers List (Source: yTrade)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How did Paraguay Copper scrap Export perform in Q1?

Paraguay's copper scrap exports surged 74% month-on-month in February 2025 to $5.69M before pulling back 23% in March to $4.38M.

What are the top Export partners for Paraguay Copper scrap?

Brazil ($5.58M), the United States ($1.85M), and China ($1.65M) accounted for 80% of Paraguay’s copper scrap exports in Q1 2025.

Who are the major Copper scrap Buyers?

Cosmet Latam LLC dominated purchases with $5.58M in Q1, followed by Royce Corporation ($1.42M) and Allied Metals LLC ($1.15M).

What is the specific HS Code for this trade?

The data covers HS Code 740400.

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