2025 Q1 Paraguay Ferro-silico-manganese (HS720221) Export Snapshot: Price Fluctuations

Q1 Trend: Paraguay Ferro-silico-manganese Export

Ferro-silico-manganese, classified under HS Code 720221 (Ferro-silico-manganese), saw mixed trade dynamics in Q1 2025. Unit prices rose 13.3% MoM in February to $1.61/kg before dropping 7.3% in March to $1.49/kg. Export value grew 3.7% MoM in February and accelerated to +8.1% in March, reaching $1.66M despite the price dip, as shipment volumes rebounded sharply (+16.6% MoM) to 1.11M kg. The February volume contraction (-8.5% MoM) was fully reversed by March's surge. No major policy shifts or trade disruptions were reported during the quarter.

Table: Paraguay Ferro-silico-manganese Export Trend (Source: yTrade)

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Geographic Concentration & Market Logic

The Netherlands dominates Paraguay's ferro-silico-manganese exports, accounting for 35% of value but 48% of weight, revealing a bulk hub dynamic where volume outweighs premium pricing. Brazil follows with high frequency (58% of shipments) but lower value concentration (25%), suggesting cost-driven logistics over quality specialization. The value-volume gap highlights Paraguay’s role as a raw material supplier, with trade flows optimized for high-volume, low-margin markets rather than finished product demand. Strategic focus remains on scalable throughput, not premium niches.

Table: Paraguay Ferro-silico-manganese (HS Code 720221) Top Destination Countries (Source: yTrade)

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Paraguay HS Code 720221 Breakdown & Value Logic

yTrade data reveals 72022100 (Ferro-silicon >55% Si) dominates Paraguay's Q1 2025 exports, capturing 100% of volume (3.11M tons) and value ($4.69M). The absence of unit price data suggests a bulk-driven market, where volume outweighs premium pricing—typical for raw ferro-alloys. Competing sub-codes under 720221 are negligible, reinforcing Paraguay's focus on high-volume, low-margin ferro-silicon. This aligns with global demand for cost-efficient inputs in steel production. Expect sustained bulk exports unless value-added processing emerges.

Paraguay Ferro-silico-manganese Buyers List

Table: Paraguay Ferro-silico-manganese (HS Code 720221) Top Buyers List (Source: yTrade)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How did Paraguay Ferro-silico-manganese Export perform in Q1?

Exports rose 8.1% month-on-month in March 2025 to $1.66M, following a 3.7% gain in February. Unit prices fluctuated, dropping 7.3% in March after a 13.3% surge the prior month.

What are the top Export partners for Paraguay Ferro-silico-manganese?

The Netherlands ($1.64M), Brazil ($1.16M), and the United States ($976.8K) accounted for 72% of total export value.

Who are the major Ferro-silico-manganese Buyers?

Elkem ASA and its regional subsidiaries dominated purchases, representing 81% of total export value through 99 transactions.

What is the specific HS Code for this trade?

The data covers HS Code 720221.

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