2025 Q1 Paraguay Crude Rapeseed Oil (HS151411) Export Snapshot: Volatile Swings

Q1 Trend: Paraguay Crude Rapeseed Oil Export

Crude Rapeseed Oil, classified under HS Code 151411 (Low erucic acid rape or colza oil, crude), saw volatile export trends from Paraguay in Q1 2025. Unit prices surged 26% month-on-month in February to $1.23/kg before easing 11% in March to $1.09/kg. Export volumes plummeted 42% in February to 1.29M kg but rebounded sharply with 45% growth the following month. Trade value mirrored this pattern, dropping 27% in February then recovering 29% in March to $2.03M. The quarter closed with stronger volume and value than February's lows, though below January's baseline.

Table: Paraguay Crude Rapeseed Oil Export Trend (Source: yTrade)

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Geographic Concentration & Market Logic

Chile dominates Paraguay's Crude Rapeseed Oil exports, accounting for 49.94% of value and 52% of weight, revealing a balanced bulk-commodity trade with minimal value-weight gap—indicative of standardized, low-margin shipments. Brazil follows closely (47.88% value, 46.44% weight), reinforcing this volume-driven dynamic. The absence of premium markets (e.g., the US holds just 2.18% value share) suggests Paraguay’s supply chain is optimized for high-volume, low-cost distribution to regional processors, not value-added buyers. Strategic priority: scale over differentiation.

Table: Paraguay Crude Rapeseed Oil (HS Code 151411) Top Destination Countries (Source: yTrade)

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Paraguay HS Code 151411 Breakdown & Value Logic

yTrade data reveals HS 15141100 (crude low-erucic rapeseed oil) dominates Paraguay's Q1 2025 exports, capturing 100% of volume (5.36M kg) and value ($5.77M). The absence of unit price data suggests a bulk-driven market, where Paraguay leverages scale over premium pricing—typical for HS Code 151411 Export commodities. No other sub-codes register, confirming a singular focus on raw, high-volume shipments. This aligns with global demand for cost-effective crude oils, positioning Paraguay as a volume player rather than a niche value exporter. Expect stability in this low-margin, high-throughput trade lane.

Paraguay Crude Rapeseed Oil Buyers List

Table: Paraguay Crude Rapeseed Oil (HS Code 151411) Top Buyers List (Source: yTrade)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How did Paraguay Crude Rapeseed Oil Export perform in Q1?

Exports fluctuated in Q1 2025: dropped 27% MoM in February (-42% by weight), then rebounded 29% MoM in March (+45% by weight). Unit prices swung from $0.97/kg to $1.23/kg, settling at $1.09/kg.

What are the top Export partners for Paraguay Crude Rapeseed Oil?

Chile ($2.88M), Brazil ($2.76M), and the United States ($125.82K) dominated shipments.

Who are the major Crude Rapeseed Oil Buyers?

Cargill Agricola S/A ($960.3K) and Vitapro Chile S.A ($194K) led purchases, indicating concentrated demand from agribusiness processors.

What is the specific HS Code for this trade?

The data covers HS Code 151411.

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