2025 Q2 Paraguay Stainless steel scrap (HS720449) Export Snapshot: Volatile Rebound

Q2 Trend: Paraguay Stainless steel scrap Export

Stainless steel scrap, classified under HS Code 720449 (Waste and scrap of stainless steel), saw mixed export trends in Q2 2025. After a sharp 44% drop in value and 48% decline in volume in April, shipments rebounded in May, with value up 41% and weight surging 50% MoM. June continued the recovery, with a 9% rise in value and 5% increase in volume, though unit prices remained volatile—falling 6% in May before edging up 4% in June. The quarter closed with exports still below Q1 peaks, reflecting uneven demand. No major trade disruptions were reported during the period.

Table: Paraguay Stainless Steel Scrap Export Trend (Source: yTrade)

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Geographic Concentration & Market Logic

India dominates Paraguay’s stainless steel scrap exports, accounting for 51.6% of value but only 48.5% of weight, signaling a slight premium for higher-grade material. Bolivia follows as a bulk hub, with 44.5% of weight but just 40.4% of value, reflecting cost-driven raw material flows. The minimal presence of Brazil and Spain suggests niche, low-volume trades. This structure reveals a split strategy: India absorbs quality scrap, while Bolivia serves as a mass-processing conduit, prioritizing cost efficiency over speed. Paraguay’s export chain is bifurcated—value-focused for India, volume-driven for Bolivia.

Table: Paraguay Stainless Steel Scrap (HS Code 720449) Top Destination Countries (Source: yTrade)

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Paraguay HS Code 720449 Breakdown & Value Logic

yTrade data reveals 72044900 (Ferrous waste and scrap; n.e.c.) dominates Paraguay HS Code 720449 exports, capturing 100% of volume (12.66M tons) and value ($3.67M) in Q2 2025. The absence of unit price data suggests a bulk-driven Paraguay HS Code 720449 Export market, prioritizing raw volume over premium segmentation. With no competing sub-codes, this signals a commoditized trade flow reliant on low-cost, high-volume scrap—typical of stainless steel scrap recycling hubs.

Paraguay Stainless Steel Scrap Buyers List

Table: Paraguay Stainless Steel Scrap (HS Code 720449) Top Buyers List (Source: yTrade)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How did Paraguay Stainless steel scrap Export perform in Q2?

Exports dropped 44% month-on-month in April but rebounded 41% in May, settling at $1.43M (+9% MoM) by June. Unit prices rose 3.5% in June despite volatile volumes.

What are the top Export partners for Paraguay Stainless steel scrap?

India ($1.89M), Bolivia ($1.48M), and Brazil ($170.5K) accounted for 92% of total exports.

Who are the major Stainless steel scrap Buyers?

Canal Internacional S.A led purchases with $124K across 3 shipments, followed by spot traders like Qinghong Xu ($33.8K).

What is the specific HS Code for this trade?

The data covers HS Code 720449.

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