Alliaceous vegetables market in Paraguay

Earlier Report Observations

The market for alliaceous vegetables in Paraguay experienced notable fluctuations between 2018 and 2023. Volume grew from 73 thousand tons in 2018 to a peak of over 100 thousand tons in 2020, fueled by a sharp rise in imports. After a modest dip in 2021, the market nearly returned to its 2020 level in 2022 before contracting sharply to 79 thousand tons in 2023.

The downturn in 2023 was driven chiefly by adverse weather conditions, including frosts and droughts, which curtailed domestic output. During this period, the sector also saw the emergence of hydroponic farming as a growing segment and the legislative groundwork for front-of-pack labeling, which set the stage for future regulatory changes.

Subsequent years were marked by a rebound in imports, reflecting ongoing reliance on foreign supply to compensate for climate-affected local production. The market continued to evolve with the implementation of new labeling rules, increased digitalization of distribution channels, and a consumer shift toward environmentally friendly and organic products.

Production alliaceous vegetables in Paraguay

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Top producers of alliaceous vegetables, 2018-2021

World map of production of alliaceous vegetables, 2018-2021

Paraguay's production of alliaceous vegetables grew for the second year in a row. In 2021, the country produced 43 056 tons, marking a 1.4% increase from the previous year. Looking at the period from 2018 to 2021, overall production rose by 2.4%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 0.8%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2019 at 41 901 tons, with the largest decline that year at 0.4%.

Annual dynamics of production in Paraguay in kind, 2018-2021, t

Exports alliaceous vegetables from Paraguay

According to market intelligence reports, Paraguay did not export any alliaceous vegetables between 2018 and 2021.

Imports alliaceous vegetables to Paraguay

Imports in kind, t

The import market for alliaceous vegetables in Paraguay displayed notable volatility during the observed period. Imports hit their lowest point in 2018 and peaked in 2020, with a 1.9-fold difference between these years. In 2021, imports totaled 52 747 tons, representing a modest decrease of 9.6% compared to 2020. The highest import volume was recorded in 2020 at 58 373 tons, with the largest increase that year at 76.4%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Paraguay in kind, 2018-2021, t

From 2018 to 2021, Argentina and Brazil were the dominant sources for Paraguay's imports of alliaceous vegetables in volume terms, together accounting for 88.4% of total imports. Other countries contributed smaller shares individually.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's imports to Paraguay in kind, 2018-2021

Imports in value, K $ US

Paraguay's import value of alliaceous vegetables increased for the third consecutive year. In 2021, imports reached 12 134 thousand US dollars, reflecting a modest gain of 4.3% over 2020. Between 2018 and 2021, import value surged by 85.1%, averaging an annual growth rate of 22.8%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Paraguay in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

During the 2018–2021 period, the country structure of imports in value terms was largely shaped by China and Argentina, which together made up 87.6% of total import flows. Other markets contributed smaller amounts, forming a long tail.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's imports to Paraguay in value, 2018-2021