2025 Apr Paraguay Frozen beef (HS 020230) Export Snapshot: Vol Dip

April Trend: Paraguay Frozen beef Export

Frozen beef, classified under HS Code 020230 (Meat of bovine animals, boneless, frozen), saw exports decline sharply in April, with value dropping 23.32% MoM to $90.51M and volume falling 23.51% to 16.26M kg. This followed a 3.68% rise in unit prices the prior month, which settled at $5.57/kg in April, up just 0.24% MoM. The downturn aligns with the April 2 announcement of new U.S. tariffs, including an 11% duty on Paraguayan beef, likely disrupting trade flows. The contraction reverses February's 36.14% surge in export value, highlighting volatile demand shifts. Paraguay's frozen beef sector now faces tighter margins amid rising trade barriers.

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

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Geographic Concentration & Market Logic

The UNITED STATES dominates Paraguay's frozen beef exports, accounting for 21.87% of value but only 19.90% of weight—a Value-Volume Gap signaling premium demand for higher-grade cuts. CHINA TAIWAN mirrors this trend (21.68% value vs. 19.51% weight), reinforcing a focus on quality-driven markets. In contrast, RUSSIA’s higher weight share (8.16%) than value (6.62%) suggests bulk shipments for further processing. The supply chain is bifurcated: premium markets (US, Taiwan) absorb high-value cuts, while others (Russia) act as volume hubs, indicating a strategy balancing margin optimization with mass-market reach.

Table: Paraguay Frozen Beef (HS Code 020230) Top Destination Countries (Source: yTrade)

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Paraguay HS Code 020230 Breakdown & Value Logic

yTrade data reveals HS Code 02023000 (Frozen boneless bovine meat) dominates Paraguay's April 2025 exports, capturing 100% of volume (16.26M kg) and value ($90.51M). The absence of unit price data suggests a bulk-driven market, where Paraguay leverages scale over premium pricing—typical for Paraguay HS Code 020230 Export strategies in low-margin frozen beef. The lack of sub-code diversification confirms a focus on high-volume, commoditized trade, not niche cuts. This is a volume play, not value.

Paraguay Frozen Beef Buyers List

Table: Paraguay Frozen Beef (HS Code 020230) Top Buyers List (Source: yTrade)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How did Paraguay Frozen beef Export perform in April?

Paraguay's frozen beef exports dropped 23.32% month-on-month to $90.51M in April, with volume down 23.51% to 16.26M kg. Unit prices edged up 0.24% to $5.57/kg.

What are the top Export partners for Paraguay Frozen beef?

The United States ($19.79M), China Taiwan ($19.62M), and Israel ($8.08M) were the top three destinations in April.

Who are the major Frozen beef Buyers?

Natural Meat Corporation ($5.96M), K&K Foods Ltd ($4.72M), and BFC-USA LLC ($3.68M) led purchases, indicating concentration among specialized meat importers.

What is the specific HS Code for this trade?

The data covers HS Code 020230.