2025 Jul Paraguay Sesame seeds (HS120740) Export Snapshot: Price Dip

July Trend: Paraguay Sesame seeds Export

Sesame seeds, classified under HS Code 120740 (Sesamum seeds, whether or not broken), saw exports decline in July, with unit prices dropping 12.75% month-on-month to $1.28/kg. Shipments expanded 12.75% in volume to 6.14M kg, but export value dipped 1.62% to $7.86M USD, marking the third consecutive monthly contraction. The downward price pressure persisted despite a 115.23% surge in May volume, suggesting oversupply or weaker demand. Paraguay’s export momentum has slowed since April’s peak unit price of $1.87/kg, with July’s figures reflecting the lowest price point this year.

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

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Geographic Concentration & Market Logic

Mexico dominates Paraguay's sesame seeds exports, accounting for 38.8% of value and 39.3% of weight, indicating a balanced trade flow without a significant value-volume gap—suggesting commodity-grade shipments rather than premium processing. China, the second-largest partner, shows a value deficit (20.4% value vs. 29.6% weight), revealing its role as a bulk processing hub for raw materials. Japan, however, commands an 18.7% value share with just 11% weight, signaling premium demand for higher-quality sesame. The structure highlights a split strategy: bulk flows to Asia for processing, while Mexico absorbs standardized volumes. This points to a cost-driven supply chain, prioritizing mass distribution over niche markets.

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 12074090 (Oil seeds; sesamum seeds, whether or not broken) dominates Paraguay's July 2025 sesame seed exports, capturing 100% of volume (6.14M kg) and value ($7.86M). The absence of unit price data suggests a bulk-driven market, where Paraguay leverages scale over premium pricing—typical for HS Code 120740 Export commodities. No competing sub-codes register, indicating a singular focus on raw, unprocessed seeds. This reinforces Paraguay’s role as a volume player in low-margin agricultural exports, with no near-term shift toward value-added products.

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 July?

Exports dipped 1.6% month-on-month to $7.86M, with volume up 12.8% to 6.14M kg. Unit prices fell 12.8% to $1.28/kg.

What are the top Export partners for Paraguay Sesame seeds?

Mexico ($3.05M), China ($1.60M), and Japan ($1.47M) accounted for 78% of total export value.

Who are the major Sesame seeds Buyers?

Dipasa Internacional de Mexico dominated purchases at $2.38M (30% of total), followed by Toyota Tsusho Foods ($1.50M).

What is the specific HS Code for this trade?

The data covers HS Code 120740.