2025 Aug Paraguay Pesticides (HS 3808) Export Snapshot: Price Surge

August Trend: Paraguay Pesticides Export

Pesticides, classified under HS Code 3808 (Insecticides, rodenticides, fungicides, herbicides, anti-sprouting products and plant-growth regulators, disinfectants and similar products, put up in forms or packings for retail sale or as preparations or articles (for example, sulphur-treated bands, wicks and candles, and fly-papers)), saw exports surge 180% in unit price to $9.84/kg, while volume plummeted 62% to 904.04K kg. Despite the sharp drop in weight, export value edged up 8% to $8.89M, buoyed by the price spike. The dramatic price increase follows a 328% surge in volume the prior month, suggesting volatile demand or supply chain adjustments. Universal tariffs imposed in April may have contributed to the erratic trade patterns. Paraguay's pesticide exports remain highly sensitive to both price and volume swings.

Table: Paraguay Pesticides Export Trend (Source: yTrade)

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Geographic Concentration & Market Logic

Brazil dominates Paraguay's pesticides exports, accounting for 91.92% of value but only 69.03% of weight, revealing a premium market demanding high-grade products. In contrast, Bolivia holds a 23.07% weight share but just 6.66% value share, acting as a bulk hub for lower-value shipments. Argentina’s 33.72% quantity share vs. 1.42% value share further confirms this cost-driven trade split. The structure suggests Paraguay’s supply chain prioritizes high-margin exports to Brazil while offloading commoditized volumes elsewhere. Strategic focus remains on value over volume, with Brazil as the premium anchor.

Table: Paraguay Pesticides (HS Code 3808) Top Destination Countries (Source: yTrade)

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Paraguay HS Code 3808 Breakdown & Value Logic

yTrade data reveals fungicides (HS 38089299) dominate Paraguay's August 2025 exports, capturing 67.8% of total value despite representing just 35.6% of shipments—a clear premium play. Herbicides (HS 38089329) follow as the volume leader (20.7% quantity share), but their lower value density (19.5% value share) highlights a bifurcated Paraguay HS Code 3808 Export strategy: high-margin retail-ready fungicides anchor profitability, while bulk herbicides drive volume. The remaining sub-codes are niche, collectively contributing under 10% of value. This signals a market prioritizing value over volume, with fungicides as the premium growth lever.

Table: Paraguay (HS Code 3808) Breakdown Details (Source: yTrade)

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Paraguay Pesticides Buyers List

Table: Paraguay Pesticides (HS Code 3808) Top Buyers List (Source: yTrade)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How did Paraguay Pesticides Export perform in August?

Exports rose 7.77% month-on-month to $8.89M, with unit prices jumping 180.37% to $9.84/kg despite a 61.56% drop in volume.

What are the top Export partners for Paraguay Pesticides?

Brazil ($8.17M), Bolivia ($592.08K), and Argentina ($126.30K) dominated shipments.

Who are the major Pesticides Buyers?

TECNOMYL BRASIL DISTRIBUIDORA DE PRODUCTOS AGRICOLAS LTDA ($4.60M) and CHDS DO BRASIL ($1.86M) led buyer activity.

What is the specific HS Code for this trade?

The data covers HS Code 3808, with significant activity in fungicides (HS 380892**, $6.03M) and herbicides (HS 380893**, $1.73M).