2025 Q3 Paraguay Processed Leather (HS4104) Export Snapshot: Surge & Rebound
Q3 Trend: Paraguay Processed Leather Export
Processed Leather, classified under HS Code 4104 (Bovine (including buffalo) or equine leather, further prepared after tanning or crusting, including parchment-dressed leather, without hair on, whether or not split, other than leather of heading 41.14.), saw mixed Q3 performance. Exports rebounded sharply in July (+235% MoM by volume) after a June slump, but August volumes dropped 43% MoM. Prices fell 12% MoM in August to $0.75/kg, though September brought a 6% price recovery. The EU's revised import rules for South American goods, effective September, may have influenced late-quarter trade flows.
Table: Paraguay Processed Leather Export Trend (Source: yTrade)
| Date | Value | Weight | Unit Price | Value MoM | Weight MoM | Unit Price MoM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-01-01 | 3.36M USD | 3.59M kg | $0.94/kg | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 2025-02-01 | 3.18M USD | 3.32M kg | $0.96/kg | -5.32% | -7.59% | +2.46% |
| 2025-03-01 | 3.08M USD | 3.27M kg | $0.94/kg | -3.04% | -1.36% | -1.70% |
| 2025-04-01 | 3.18M USD | 3.17M kg | $1.00/kg | +3.07% | -3.25% | +6.53% |
| 2025-05-01 | 2.80M USD | 2.90M kg | $0.97/kg | -11.81% | -8.35% | -3.78% |
| 2025-06-01 | 1.24M USD | 1.11M kg | $1.11/kg | -55.73% | -61.64% | +15.40% |
| 2025-07-01 | 3.20M USD | 3.73M kg | $0.86/kg | +157.53% | +235.27% | -23.19% |
| 2025-08-01 | 1.60M USD | 2.12M kg | $0.75/kg | -49.95% | -43.16% | -11.93% |
| 2025-09-01 | 2.59M USD | 3.24M kg | $0.80/kg | +62.15% | +52.90% | +6.05% |
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Geographic Concentration & Market Logic
Italy dominates Paraguay's processed leather exports, accounting for 56.5% of value but only 53.8% of weight—a slight premium gap indicating demand for higher-grade leather. China and Brazil follow as bulk hubs (value share < weight share), suggesting raw material processing roles. Thailand stands out with a 5.8x value-to-weight premium, signaling niche high-end demand. The structure reveals a supply chain skewed toward cost-efficient bulk trade, with Italy as the premium anchor. Strategic focus should prioritize Italy’s specifications while optimizing bulk flows to secondary markets.
Table: Paraguay Processed Leather (HS Code 4104) Top Destination Countries (Source: yTrade)
| Country | Value | Quantity | Frequency | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ITALY | 4.17M | 4.90M | 123.00 | 4.90M |
| CHINA MAINLAND | 780.11K | 1.14M | 34.00 | 1.14M |
| BRAZIL | 734.13K | 937.48K | 34.00 | 937.48K |
| THAILAND | 424.73K | 66.36K | 3.00 | 66.36K |
| VIETNAM | 334.98K | 719.28K | 8.00 | 719.28K |
| ARGENTINA | ****** | ****** | ****** | ****** |
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Paraguay HS Code 4104 Breakdown & Value Logic
yTrade data reveals HS 41041114 dominates Paraguay's processed leather exports (76.8% frequency, 77.48% weight), comprising wet-blue bovine hides—unsplit, full-grain—indicating a bulk-driven market where volume trumps unit price. The remaining sub-codes (e.g., 41041940, 41044130) collectively account for minor shares, suggesting Paraguay’s HS Code 4104 Export strategy prioritizes raw, mid-tier hides over premium dried or specialty splits. This aligns with a low-cost, high-volume trade model, typical for emerging leather producers.
Table: Paraguay (HS Code 4104) Breakdown Details (Source: yTrade)
| HS Code | Product Description | Value | Frequency | Quantity | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 410411** | Tanned or crust hides and skins; without hair on, bovine or equine, in the wet state (including wet-blue), full grains, unsplit; grain splits | 5.81M | 192.00 | 7.05M | 7.05M |
| 410419** | Tanned or crust hides and skins; bovine or equine, without hair on, in the wet state (including wet-blue), excluding full grains, unsplit; grain splits | 534.52K | 21.00 | 1.18M | 1.18M |
| 410441** | Tanned or crust hides and skins; bovine or equine, without hair on, in the dry state (crust), full grains, unsplit; grain splits | 521.65K | 6.00 | 77.35K | 77.35K |
| 4104** | ******** | ******** | ******** | ******** | ******** |
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Paraguay Processed Leather Buyers List
Table: Paraguay Processed Leather (HS Code 4104) Top Buyers List (Source: yTrade)
| Buyer Company | Value | Quantity | Frequency | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| POLETTO S.R.L | 2.11M | 2.60M | 37.00 | 2.60M |
| CONCERIA PASUBIO SPA | 816.80K | 985.55K | 42.00 | 985.55K |
| SADESA COMERCIAL OFFSHORE DE MACAU LTDA | 609.83K | 687.98K | 11.00 | 687.98K |
| EVEREST SRL | ****** | ****** | ****** | ****** |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How did Paraguay Processed Leather Export perform in Q3?
Exports surged 62% month-on-month in September, rebounding from a 50% drop in August.
What are the top Export partners for Paraguay Processed Leather?
Italy ($4.17M), China ($780K), and Brazil ($734K) dominated imports.
Who are the major Processed Leather Buyers?
Italian firms Poletto S.R.L ($2.11M) and Conceria Pasubio SPA ($817K) led purchases.
What is the specific HS Code for this trade?
The data covers HS Code 4104, with significant activity in tanned/crust bovine hides in wet state (HS 410411**, $5.81M).
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