2025 Q2 Paraguay Sesame seeds (HS120740) Export Snapshot: Surge & Dip

Q2 Trend: Paraguay Sesame seeds Export

Sesame seeds, classified under HS Code 120740 (Sesamum seeds, whether or not broken), saw mixed export trends in Q2 2025, with unit prices declining 16.88% MoM in May to $1.55/kg before a further 5.69% drop in June to $1.47/kg. Despite falling prices, export volumes surged 115.23% MoM in May to 5.19M kg, followed by a modest 4.89% increase in June to 5.45M kg. Export values peaked at $8.07M in May (+78.90% MoM) before a slight 1.07% dip in June to $7.99M. The data suggests strong demand for Paraguayan sesame seeds, even as unit prices faced downward pressure.

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 34.2% of shipments by frequency and 37.2% of volume, but only 31.6% of value—revealing a bulk hub role where Mexico processes raw Paraguayan sesame for re-export or lower-margin uses. Japan, however, shows the opposite pattern: 22.1% of volume generates 30.3% of value, indicating premium demand for higher-grade seeds. The broader structure leans toward cost-efficiency, with China and Taiwan acting as mid-tier volume buyers. This suggests Paraguay’s supply chain prioritizes scale over premium pricing, with Mexico as the key throughput node.

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, capturing 100% of volume (13.06M kg) and value ($20.57M) in Q2 2025. The absence of unit price data suggests a market driven by bulk volume rather than premium pricing, aligning with Paraguay HS Code 120740 Export trends for raw, unprocessed commodities. The remaining sub-codes are negligible, reinforcing a focus on low-margin, high-volume trade. This confirms a commodity-driven export strategy where scale outweighs product differentiation.

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 Q2?

Exports surged 78.90% month-on-month in May to $8.07M, then stabilized in June with a slight 1.07% dip to $7.99M.

What are the top Export partners for Paraguay Sesame seeds?

Mexico ($6.50M), Japan ($6.23M), and China Mainland ($2.23M) were the top destinations.

Who are the major Sesame seeds Buyers?

The market is concentrated, with Dipasa Internacional de Mexico ($5.04M) and Toyota Tsusho Foods Corporation ($4.06M) accounting for the bulk of purchases.

What is the specific HS Code for this trade?

The data covers HS Code 120740.

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