2025 Q1 Paraguay Powdered Milk (HS040221) Export Snapshot: Surge & Drop

Q1 Trend: Paraguay Powdered Milk Export

Powdered Milk, classified under HS Code 040221 (Milk and cream, concentrated or containing added sugar or other sweetening matter, in powder, granules or other solid forms, of a fat content, by weight, exceeding 1.5%), saw mixed export trends in Q1 2025. February shipments surged, with value jumping 42.7% MoM to $4.09M and volume rising 40% to 1.05M kg, while unit prices edged up 1.9%. March brought a sharp reversal—exports plummeted 69% in both value ($1.27M) and volume (325K kg), despite a marginal 0.5% price increase. The quarter closed with unit prices stabilizing near $3.92/kg, up from January's $3.82/kg baseline.

Table: Paraguay Powdered Milk Export Trend (Source: yTrade)

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Geographic Concentration & Market Logic

Brazil dominates Paraguay's powdered milk exports, accounting for 84.15% of value but only 83.53% of weight, indicating a slight premium market tilt where demand leans toward higher-value specifications. Lebanon, the secondary destination, shows a proportional drop in value (15.85%) versus weight (16.47%), reinforcing Brazil’s role as the primary premium buyer. The narrow value-volume gap suggests Paraguay’s supply chain prioritizes balanced efficiency over extreme cost or quality specialization. This structure implies stable, diversified demand but limited pricing power. Strategic focus should remain on Brazil while monitoring Lebanon for potential bulk-trade shifts.

Table: Paraguay Powdered Milk (HS Code 040221) Top Destination Countries (Source: yTrade)

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Paraguay HS Code 040221 Breakdown & Value Logic

yTrade data reveals HS code 04022110 dominates Paraguay’s powdered milk exports (62% frequency, 100% value share), representing 2.12M kg of high-fat (>1.5%) concentrated milk powder without sweeteners. The absence of unit price data suggests a volume-driven market, where bulk exports (8.23M USD) outweigh premium segmentation. This aligns with Paraguay HS Code 040221 Export trends favoring scalable, low-margin commodities over niche products. The remaining sub-codes are negligible, reinforcing a strategy centered on mass production and cost efficiency.

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Table: Paraguay Powdered Milk (HS Code 040221) Top Buyers List (Source: yTrade)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How did Paraguay Powdered Milk Export perform in Q1?

Exports surged 42.7% month-on-month in February to $4.09M before dropping 68.9% in March to $1.27M. Unit prices rose steadily from $3.82/kg to $3.92/kg over the quarter.

What are the top Export partners for Paraguay Powdered Milk?

Brazil dominated with $6.93M in shipments, followed by Lebanon ($1.30M).

Who are the major Powdered Milk Buyers?

ALIBRA INGREDIENTES S.A led purchases with $5.02M, accounting for 71% of Brazil-bound volumes. Hoogwegt US, Inc and Numidia BV handled smaller spot shipments.

What is the specific HS Code for this trade?

The data covers HS Code 040221.