2025 Apr Paraguay Sesame seeds (HS 120740) Export Snapshot: Price Surge

April Trend: Paraguay Sesame seeds Export

Sesame seeds, classified under HS Code 120740 (Sesamum seeds, whether or not broken), saw a 10.05% month-on-month rise in unit price to $1.87/kg in April, while export value climbed 13.30% to $4.51M. Shipment volume grew modestly (+2.96%) to 2.41M kg, continuing the upward trend from March’s 134.11% surge. The price rebound follows a 5.37% drop in February, aligning with President Trump’s April tariff announcement, which may have spurred pre-emptive shipments. Paraguay’s sesame trade remains volatile, with value more than doubling since January.

Table: Paraguay Sesame Seeds Export Trend (Source: yTrade)

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Geographic Concentration & Market Logic

Japan dominates Paraguay's sesame seeds export, accounting for 42.87% of value but only 37.71% of weight—revealing a premium market demanding higher-grade or processed seeds. Mexico, the second-largest by volume (23.66% weight), shows a value-volume gap (16.73% value), suggesting it acts as a bulk hub for raw material processing. The top 10 destinations absorb 90%+ of exports, indicating concentrated trade flows optimized for cost-efficiency over diversification. Strategic focus on Japan’s premium demand and Mexico’s bulk role defines Paraguay’s export logic.

Table: Paraguay Sesame Seeds (HS Code 120740) Top Destination Countries (Source: yTrade)

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Paraguay HS Code 120740 Breakdown & Value Logic

yTrade data reveals HS Code 12074090 ("Oil seeds; sesamum seeds, whether or not broken") dominates Paraguay's sesame seed exports at 100% frequency and value share, with 2.41M units shipped in April 2025. The absence of unit price data suggests a bulk-volume market, where Paraguay’s HS Code 120740 Export thrives on scale over premium pricing. This aligns with typical commodity trade patterns, where low-cost, high-volume shipments drive competitiveness. The lack of sub-code diversification hints at a consolidated export strategy focused on raw, unprocessed seeds. Expect this market to remain volume-driven unless value-added processing emerges.

Paraguay Sesame Seeds Buyers List

Table: Paraguay Sesame Seeds (HS Code 120740) Top Buyers List (Source: yTrade)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How did Paraguay Sesame seeds Export perform in April?

Paraguay's sesame seed exports rose 13.3% month-on-month to $4.51M in April, with unit prices climbing 10.05% to $1.87/kg despite a modest 2.96% increase in volume.

What are the top Export partners for Paraguay Sesame seeds?

Japan ($1.93M), Mexico ($754.98K), and China Mainland ($471.51K) were the top destinations.

Who are the major Sesame seeds Buyers?

Toyota Tsusho Foods Corporation ($1.20M) and Oilseeds International Ltd ($658.84K) dominated purchases, indicating concentrated demand from large commodity traders.

What is the specific HS Code for this trade?

The data covers HS Code 120740.