2025 Q1 Paraguay Paper and paperboard (HS480592) Export Snapshot: Drop Stabilizes

Q1 Trend: Paraguay Paper and paperboard Export

Paper and paperboard, classified under HS Code 480592 (Other paper and paperboard, not containing fibres obtained by a mechanical or chemi-mechanical process or of which not more than 10% by weight of the total fibre content consists of such fibres, in rolls or sheets), saw mixed trends in Paraguay's Q1 exports. Unit prices dipped 1.17% MoM in February to $0.77/kg but rebounded 1.43% in March to $0.78/kg. Export value plummeted 22.9% MoM in February to $3.17M USD, with a further 1.46% drop in March to $3.12M USD. Volume followed a similar pattern, falling 21.98% MoM in February to 4.13M kg and declining another 2.86% in March to 4.01M kg. The sector showed no clear recovery momentum by quarter-end.

Table: Paraguay Paper And Paperboard Export Trend (Source: yTrade)

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Geographic Concentration & Market Logic

Brazil dominates Paraguay's paper and paperboard exports, accounting for 55.1% of volume (7.41M tons) and 54.6% of value ($5.68M), revealing a balanced Value-Volume Gap—indicating trade in mid-range products without premium or bulk skew. Chile follows as a secondary hub (37.7% volume, 38.7% value), mirroring this equilibrium. The tight alignment across key markets suggests Paraguay’s exports are standardized, likely favoring cost-efficient production over niche specialization. Strategic focus should prioritize maintaining competitiveness in these core markets rather than diversifying into higher-margin segments.

Table: Paraguay Paper And Paperboard (HS Code 480592) Top Destination Countries (Source: yTrade)

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Paraguay HS Code 480592 Breakdown & Value Logic

yTrade data reveals 48059290 dominates Paraguay's Q1 2025 exports, capturing 100% of volume (13.44M kg) and value ($10.40M) under Paper and paperboard; uncoated, weight 150-225g/m2. The absence of unit price data suggests a bulk-driven Paraguay HS Code 480592 Export market, where scale outweighs premium pricing. With no competing sub-codes, this signals a consolidated trade reliant on mid-weight, uncoated paper—likely catering to cost-sensitive industrial buyers.

Paraguay Paper And Paperboard Buyers List

Table: Paraguay Paper And Paperboard (HS Code 480592) Top Buyers List (Source: yTrade)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How did Paraguay Paper and paperboard Export perform in Q1?

Exports dropped 22.9% month-on-month in February to $3.17M, then stabilized in March with a slight 1.46% decline to $3.12M.

What are the top Export partners for Paraguay Paper and paperboard?

Brazil ($5.68M), Chile ($4.03M), and Peru ($642.61K) accounted for the majority of shipments.

Who are the major Paper and paperboard Buyers?

Trevo Industrial de Acartonados S/A ($4.16M) and Sociedad Industrial Romeral S.A ($3.38M) dominated purchases.

What is the specific HS Code for this trade?

The data covers HS Code 480592.

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