2025 Q1 Paraguay Rice (HS 1006) Export Snapshot: Surge & Dip

Q1 Trend: Paraguay Rice Export

Rice, classified under HS Code 1006 (Rice), saw mixed export trends in Q1 2025. February shipments surged, with volume up 228% MoM to 93.31M kg and value jumping 181% to $43.91M, though unit prices fell 14% to $0.47/kg. By March, volume growth slowed (+3% MoM to 96.41M kg) while prices dipped another 7% to $0.44/kg, pushing export value down 4% to $42.21M. The quarter closed with Paraguay shipping over 218M kg of rice, dominated by February’s sharp uptick.

Table: Paraguay Rice Export Trend (Source: yTrade)

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Geographic Concentration & Market Logic

Brazil dominates Paraguay's rice exports, accounting for 68.43% of weight but only 67.65% of value—a near-parity gap revealing a bulk hub relationship, where Brazil serves as a high-volume, low-margin processing or re-export node. Chile, the second-largest partner, shows a similar pattern (13.09% weight vs. 15.86% value), suggesting standardized trade flows rather than premium demand. The absence of a significant value premium across top destinations indicates Paraguay’s rice export structure is cost-driven, prioritizing scale over product differentiation. Strategic focus should remain on maintaining competitive pricing and logistics efficiency to sustain these bulk-oriented trade ties.

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 semi-milled or wholly milled rice (HS 10063021) dominates Paraguay’s Q1 2025 exports, capturing 56.7% frequency and 45.5% value share—driven by bulk volume (86.1M kg, 39.5% weight share) rather than premium pricing (unit price data missing). The remaining sub-codes, like husked brown rice (HS 10062020) and broken rice (HS 10064000), lag significantly in volume and value, highlighting a low-cost, high-volume export strategy for Paraguay HS Code 1006 Export. This confirms a market prioritizing mass production over niche or processed rice variants.

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 Q1?

Exports surged 181% month-on-month in February to $43.91M before a slight 3.9% contraction in March to $42.21M. Unit prices fell 15% over the quarter to $0.44/kg.

What are the top Export partners for Paraguay Rice?

Brazil ($68.82M), Chile ($16.13M), and Costa Rica ($9.06M) accounted for 91% of total rice exports by value.

Who are the major Rice Buyers?

The market is fragmented, with TCR Trading Corporation ($5.87M) and Brasilia Alimentos ($3.76M) leading multiple smaller buyers.

What is the specific HS Code for this trade?

The data covers HS Code 1006, with significant activity in semi-milled rice (HS 100630, $46.31M) and husked brown rice (HS 100620, $30.17M).

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