2025 Apr Paraguay Rice (HS 1006) Export Snapshot: Price Dip

April Trend: Paraguay Rice Export

Rice, classified under HS Code 1006 (Rice), saw export unit prices dip slightly to $0.43/kg in April, down 1.64% from March, while volume inched up 0.91% to 97.29M kg. Export value edged down 0.74% to $41.89M USD, marking the third consecutive month of softening prices. The trend reflects stable but subdued demand, with shipments holding near March levels after February’s sharp surge. Higher domestic availability in key markets, as noted in USDA reports, may be dampening import appetite. Paraguay’s rice exports remain elevated compared to January’s baseline but show signs of plateauing.

Table: Paraguay Rice Export Trend (Source: yTrade)

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Geographic Concentration & Market Logic

Brazil dominates Paraguay's rice exports, accounting for 75% of volume but only 71.56% of value—a slight Value-Volume Gap indicating a bulk hub role, where Brazil likely processes or re-exports lower-margin raw rice. Chile, the second-largest destination, shows a steeper gap (11.17% volume vs. 14% value), hinting at niche demand for higher-value rice. The overall structure reveals a cost-driven supply chain, prioritizing volume efficiency over premium pricing, with Brazil as the linchpin for mass distribution.

Table: Paraguay Rice (HS Code 1006) Top Destination Countries (Source: yTrade)

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Paraguay HS Code 1006 Breakdown & Value Logic

yTrade data reveals HS Code 10063021 (semi/wholly milled rice) dominates Paraguay's April 2025 exports, capturing 51.8% of value and 44.6% of quantity—a clear volume-driven play. The absence of unit prices suggests competitive pricing over premium positioning, with husked rice (10062020) and broken rice (10064000) trailing as secondary bulk commodities. This Paraguay HS Code 1006 Export structure highlights a low-margin, high-volume market, where processed staples outweigh niche or raw variants. Expect stability in bulk demand, but watch for diversification into higher-value segments like polished rice (10063011) showing early traction.

Table: Paraguay (HS Code 1006) Breakdown Details (Source: yTrade)

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Paraguay Rice Buyers List

Table: Paraguay Rice (HS Code 1006) Top Buyers List (Source: yTrade)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How did Paraguay Rice Export perform in April?

Exports dipped slightly to $41.89M (-0.74% MoM) with volumes up 0.91% to 97.29M kg, pushing unit prices down 1.64% to $0.43/kg.

What are the top Export partners for Paraguay Rice?

Brazil ($29.98M), Chile ($5.86M), and the UK ($1.42M) dominated shipments.

Who are the major Rice Buyers?

Key buyers include Brasilia Alimentos Ltda ($2.78M) and Upper Trade Importacao e Exportacao Ltda ($1.51M), indicating concentrated demand from Brazilian processors.

What is the specific HS Code for this trade?

The data covers HS Code 1006, with significant activity in semi-milled or wholly milled rice (HS 100630, $21.72M).