2025 Aug Paraguay Fresh pork (HS 020130) Export Snapshot: Volume Dip

August Trend: Paraguay Fresh pork Export

Fresh pork, classified under HS Code 020130 (Meat of swine, fresh or chilled, carcasses and half-carcasses), saw exports decline sharply in August, with value dropping 18.12% MoM to $60.42M and volume falling 18.73% to 8.95M kg. This contraction followed three consecutive months of growth, despite unit prices edging up 0.75% to $6.75/kg. The downturn aligns with new Section 232 tariffs on copper derivatives, which may have indirectly disrupted trade flows or shifted buyer priorities. Paraguay's pork exports had been on an upward trajectory since May, peaking in July at $73.80M, but August's slump suggests market recalibration. The price resilience amid lower volumes points to sustained demand for premium cuts.

Table: Paraguay Fresh Pork Export Trend (Source: yTrade)

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Geographic Concentration & Market Logic

Chile dominates Paraguay's fresh pork exports, accounting for 73.85% of value and 76.45% of weight, revealing a bulk hub dynamic where volume and value align closely—indicating commodity-driven trade with minimal premium differentiation. The near-parity suggests Chile serves as a high-volume, price-sensitive market, likely for further processing or mass consumption. Secondary markets like Brazil and Israel show similar patterns, reinforcing a supply chain optimized for cost-efficiency over niche demand. This structure implies Paraguay’s export strategy prioritizes scale and stable partnerships over value-added segmentation.

Table: Paraguay Fresh Pork (HS Code 020130) Top Destination Countries (Source: yTrade)

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Paraguay HS Code 020130 Breakdown & Value Logic

yTrade data reveals "Meat; of bovine animals, boneless cuts, fresh or chilled" (HS 02013000) dominates Paraguay's August 2025 exports under HS 020130, capturing 100% of volume (8.95M kg) and value ($60.42M). The absence of unit price data suggests a bulk-driven Paraguay HS Code 020130 Export market, prioritizing quantity over premium pricing. With no competing sub-codes, this signals a concentrated trade in cost-efficient bovine meat, likely catering to price-sensitive buyers rather than niche demand. The lack of pork-specific entries under this HS code implies either misclassification or minimal fresh pork exports during the period. This is a volume-first market, not value-added.

Paraguay Fresh Pork Buyers List

Table: Paraguay Fresh Pork (HS Code 020130) Top Buyers List (Source: yTrade)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How did Paraguay Fresh pork Export perform in August?

Exports dropped 18.12% month-on-month to $60.42M, with volume down 18.73% to 8.95M kg. Unit prices edged up 0.75% to $6.75/kg.

What are the top Export partners for Paraguay Fresh pork?

Chile ($44.62M), Brazil ($6.29M), and Israel ($3.87M) accounted for 90.6% of total exports.

Who are the major Fresh pork Buyers?

FT Foods S.A ($7.01M), Gaston Escudero Jara Ltda ($6.56M), and Rendic Hnos. S.A ($4.65M) dominated purchases, representing 30% of total export value.

What is the specific HS Code for this trade?

The data covers HS Code 020130.