2025 May Paraguay Sesame seeds (HS 120740) Export Snapshot: Surge & Dip

May Trend: Paraguay Sesame seeds Export

Sesame seeds, classified under HS Code 120740 (Sesame seeds, whether or not broken), saw mixed trends in Paraguay's May exports. Unit prices dropped sharply by 16.88% MoM to $1.55/kg, while export value surged 78.90% to $8.07M USD on the back of a 115.23% increase in volume, reaching 5.19M kg. This follows April's 10.05% price rebound, indicating volatile pricing amid strong demand. The consistent growth in shipment weight over the past three months suggests sustained export momentum despite price fluctuations. No major trade policies or disruptions were reported to influence the trend.

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 38.7% of shipments by frequency and 40.6% by weight, but only 35.8% by value—revealing a bulk hub role where volume outweighs premium pricing. Japan, however, shows the opposite trend (25% weight share vs. 32.7% value share), signaling demand for higher-grade sesame. The gap highlights a split strategy: Mexico absorbs raw volumes for processing, while Japan pays a premium for quality. The supply chain is bifurcated—cost-driven for bulk, value-driven for 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 HS 12074090 ("Oil seeds; sesamum seeds, whether or not broken") as the sole export under Paraguay HS Code 120740, capturing 100% of volume (5.19M kg) and value ($8.07M) in May 2025. The absence of unit price data suggests a bulk-driven market, where Paraguay’s Sesame seeds trade prioritizes quantity over premium segmentation. This dominance signals a low-margin, high-volume export strategy, typical of commodity-focused economies. No other sub-codes register, reinforcing a singular, volume-heavy approach. Expect stability in this pattern unless price differentiation 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 May?

Exports surged 78.9% month-on-month to $8.07M, with volume up 115.2% to 5.19M kg. Unit prices dropped 16.9% to $1.55/kg.

What are the top Export partners for Paraguay Sesame seeds?

Mexico ($2.89M), Japan ($2.64M), and China Mainland ($703.36K) were the top destinations.

Who are the major Sesame seeds Buyers?

Dipasa Internacional de Mexico dominated purchases with $2.17M, followed by Toyota Tsusho Foods ($1.70M).

What is the specific HS Code for this trade?

The data covers HS Code 120740.