Top Paraguay Exports 2023 Q3: Market Insight

Paraguay's top export product in Q3 2023 was soybeans, dominating 91% of oilseeds sector. Discover key trends and top export destinations with yTrade.

Paraguay Export Portfolio Overview in 2023 Q3

  • Dominated by agricultural commodities: oilseeds (26.3%, $808M) and cereals (13.3%, $410M).
  • High concentration risk: top three sectors (agriculture + meat) account for 53% of exports.
  • Confirms Paraguay's role as a specialized agricultural exporter with limited diversification.

Table: Paraguay Top Export Product in 2023 Q3 (Source: yTrade)

HS CodeDescriptionValuePercent
12Oil seeds and oleaginous fruits; miscellaneous grains, se...808.40M26.30%
10Cereals409.92M13.34%
02Meat and edible meat offal406.81M13.24%
27Mineral fuels, mineral oils and products of their distill...398.34M12.96%
23Residues and waste from the food industries; prepared ani...302.42M9.84%
15Animal or vegetable fats and oils and their cleavage prod...176.24M5.73%
85Electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sou...90.59M2.95%
22Beverages, spirit and vinegar41.75M1.36%
38Miscellaneous chemical products34.51M1.12%
17Sugars and sugar confectionery26.23M0.85%

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Key Driver: Oil seeds and oleaginous fruits

  • Driven by HS 1201 (soybeans), representing 91% of the sector's value.
  • Raw material export, indicating limited onshore processing.
  • Dominance reflects Paraguay's competitive advantage in large-scale, rain-fed soybean cultivation.

Table: HS Code 12 Detailed Breakdown

HS CodeValuePercent
1201733.11M90.69%
120767.36M8.33%
12026.24M0.77%
1211785.27K0.10%
1205539.99K0.07%
1208188.78K0.02%
1212169.36K0.02%
120412.10K0.00%

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Key Driver: Cereals

  • Primarily HS 1005 (corn), accounting for 68% of cereal exports.
  • Acts as a natural complement to oilseeds, leveraging same agricultural infrastructure and climate.
  • Strategic for supplying regional and global animal feed markets.

Table: HS Code 10 Detailed Breakdown

HS CodeValuePercent
1005277.59M67.72%
1006109.93M26.82%
100119.90M4.85%
10072.49M0.61%
10086.43K0.00%

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Key Driver: Meat and edible meat offal

  • Balanced between HS 0202 (frozen beef, 49%) and HS 0201 (fresh/chilled beef, 45%).
  • Represents a higher-value processed export compared to raw grains.
  • Stable legacy sector underpinned by Paraguay’s extensive pastureland and export-certified slaughterhouses.

Table: HS Code 02 Detailed Breakdown

HS CodeValuePercent
0202197.59M48.57%
0201181.84M44.70%
020617.19M4.23%
02035.70M1.40%
02073.68M0.91%
0210446.60K0.11%
0209349.31K0.09%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Paraguay's largest export commodity in 2023 Q3?

The largest export category is Oil seeds and oleaginous fruits; miscellaneous grains, seeds and fruit; industrial or medicinal plants; straw and fodder (HS 12), valued at $808.40M. This sector is primarily driven by exports of Soybeans (HS 1201), which account for 90.69% of the sector's total value.

Which specific Oil seeds and oleaginous fruits products does Paraguay export most in 2023 Q3?

Within the Oil seeds and oleaginous fruits sector, the top exports are Soybeans (HS 1201, $733.11M) and Sunflower seeds (HS 1207, $67.36M), which together account for 99.02% of the sector's exports.

Does Paraguay export Cereals in 2023 Q3?

Yes, Cereals (HS 10) are the second-largest export sector, valued at $409.92M. The primary product is Corn (maize) (HS 1005), contributing 67.72% ($277.59M) of the sector's total exports.

What are the main industries driving Paraguay's economy?

Paraguay's economy is heavily reliant on agriculture, with the top three export sectors being:

  1. Oil seeds and oleaginous fruits (HS 12, $808.40M)
  2. Cereals (HS 10, $409.92M)
  3. Meat and edible meat offal (HS 02, $406.81M)

How to find Paraguay Oil seeds and oleaginous fruits suppliers?

You can access a list of active suppliers and exporters for Oil seeds and oleaginous fruits (HS 12) using the yTrade database, which provides detailed shipment records and company contacts.

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