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Apples, pears and quinces market in Paraguay

Release date: Mar 28, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The market for fresh apples, pears and quinces in Paraguay expanded from 22 294 t in 2018 to a peak of 27 741 t in 2020. This growth was driven by increased health-conscious consumption during the COVID-19 pandemic and a simultaneous surge in Argentine exports, with apple shipments to Paraguay rising 69% between 2019 and 2020.

After stabilizing at 27 559 t in 2021, market volume fell to 24 236 t in 2022. That year saw Chilean apples debut in Paraguay, diversifying supply, while global disruptions from the war in Europe affected agricultural input prices and availability. The market further contracted to 21 836 t in 2023.

In the later years of the period, regulatory changes such as the implementation of front-of-pack warning labels for processed foods, approved in 2022, continued to influence the market environment. Argentine exports remained a key source, with Paraguay positioned as an important destination for Argentine apples and pears.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In kind
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2025
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2025
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Paraguay
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Paraguay in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Paraguay in value, 2018-2023, $ US
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.2.2. Dynamics of production structure by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023
  3. 5.2.3. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2018-2023, t
  4. 5.2.4. Structure of production by countries in kind, 2018-2023
  5. 5.2.5. Dynamics of peoduction structure by countries in kind, 2018-2023
6. Imports
1. 6.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Paraguay in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Paraguay by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Paraguay in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Paraguay by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Paraguay, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Paraguay by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Paraguay in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Paraguay by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Paraguay in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Paraguay by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Paraguay, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Paraguay by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
7. Trade balance
1. 7.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. In kind, t
  2. 7.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 7.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 7.2.2. In value, K $ US
8. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2025
1. 8.1. Direct Data
  1. 8.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 8.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 8.2. Mirror Data
  1. 8.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 8.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production apples, pears and quinces in Paraguay

In kind, 2018-2021, t

Top producers of apples, pears and quinces, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of apples, pears and quinces, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Paraguay's production of apples, pears, and quinces has declined for the second year in a row. In 2021, the country produced 886.8 tonnes, marking a slight year-over-year decrease of 0.7%. Production peaked in 2019 at 893.8 tonnes, which also saw the largest annual increase of 1.7%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	1.7%	(0.1%)	(0.7%)	0.3%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports apples, pears and quinces from Paraguay

According to market research, Paraguay did not export any apples, pears, or quinces between 2018 and 2021.

Imports apples, pears and quinces to Paraguay

Imports in kind, t

After two years of growth, Paraguay's imports of apples, pears, and quinces from abroad declined. In 2021, imports totaled 26 672 tonnes, a slight drop of 0.7% from the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, imports rose by 24.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of 7.6%. The highest import volume was recorded in 2020 at 26 849 tonnes, which also experienced the largest annual increase of 17.7%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	6.6%	17.7%	(0.7%)	7.6%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Argentina was the dominant source for Paraguay's imports of apples, pears, and quinces, consistently making up 98.1% of total import volumes.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

Paraguay's import value for apples, pears, and quinces increased for the second consecutive year. In 2021, imports reached 9 376 thousand US dollars, a significant rise of 33.3% compared to the prior year. Over the 2018-2021 period, import value grew by 16.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of 5.1%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 6 260 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest annual decline of 22.4%.

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