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Coconut, palm kernel or babassu oil and fractions market in Paraguay

$Coconut, palm kernel or babassu oil and fractions market in Paraguay$

Release date: Mar 28, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for coconut, palm kernel or babassu oil and fractions in Paraguay showed considerable movement between 2018 and 2023, rising from 6 530 t to a high of 7 867 t in 2020 before declining and then recovering to 7 294 t in 2023.

In 2021, the Paraguayan company OISA began exporting coconut oil and activated carbon derived from mbokaja to regional markets, with plans to expand to Europe and North America, marking a strategic effort to position national products internationally during a phase of market adjustment.

By 2025, scientific research in Paraguay had proven new extraction methods for coconut oil that could increase production by more than 50% by utilizing pulp oil, while the country's large-scale processing industrial park, with over 80 years of history, highlighted its established industrial capacity.

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. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Paraguay in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Paraguay by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Paraguay in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Paraguay by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Paraguay, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Paraguay by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Paraguay in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Paraguay by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Paraguay in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Paraguay by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Paraguay, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Paraguay by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, K $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2025
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production coconut, palm kernel or babassu oil and fractions in Paraguay

In kind, 2018-2021, t

Top producers of coconut, palm kernel or babassu oil and fractions, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of coconut, palm kernel or babassu oil and fractions, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Paraguay's production of coconut, palm kernel, or babassu oil and fractions declined for the third consecutive year. In 2021, the country produced 6 779 tonnes, marking a 1.3% decrease from the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, production fell by 3.2%, which translates to an average annual decline of 1.1%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(1.3%)	(0.7%)	(1.3%)	(1.1%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports coconut, palm kernel or babassu oil and fractions from Paraguay

Exports in kind, t

Market performance showed significant fluctuations during this period. Export volumes reached their lowest point in 2019 at 59 tonnes, then peaked in 2018, with an 8.4-fold difference between these years. In 2021, Paraguay exported 92 tonnes of coconut, palm kernel, or babassu oil and fractions, representing a sharp decline of 61.3% from the previous year. The largest decrease occurred in 2019 at 88.2%, while the most substantial increase was recorded in 2020 at 301.2%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Paraguay in kind, 2018-2021, t

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(88.2%)	301.2%	(61.3%)	(43.1%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Brazil accounted for 71.2% of Paraguay's total exports in kind, with the remaining exports distributed among a diverse group of smaller countries.

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

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Paraguay in kind, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

The market exhibited considerable volatility during these years. Export values hit their lowest in 2019 at 112 thousand US dollars, then peaked in 2018, showing a sixfold difference. In 2021, Paraguay's exports of coconut, palm kernel, or babassu oil and fractions amounted to 164 thousand US dollars, reflecting a significant contraction of 52.8% compared to the previous year. The largest decline was in 2019 at 83.3%, while the biggest increase occurred in 2020 at 209.9%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(83.3%)	209.9%	(52.8%)	(37.5%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2018 and 2021, Brazil and Chile dominated Paraguay's export markets in value terms, together representing 95.6% of total flows, with other partners playing a minor role.

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

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Paraguay in value, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Imports coconut, palm kernel or babassu oil and fractions to Paraguay

Imports in kind, t

The data indicates irregular changes, pointing to a volatile market environment. Import volumes were at their lowest in 2018, then reached their highest in 2020, with a 47-fold gap between these years. In 2021, Paraguay imported 499 tonnes of coconut, palm kernel, or babassu oil and fractions, a decrease of 59.7% year-over-year. The maximum value was recorded in 2020 at 1 239 tonnes, and the largest increase occurred that same year at 1 552.3%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	186.9%	1 552.3%	(59.7%)	167.3%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Indonesia and Brazil together accounted for 80.2% of Paraguay's total imports in kind, while the rest of the imports were thinly spread across other markets.

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

Market performance showed noticeable fluctuations during this period. Import values were at their lowest in 2018, then peaked in 2020, with a 12.3-fold difference. In 2021, Paraguay imported 1 080 thousand US dollars worth of coconut, palm kernel, or babassu oil and fractions, indicating a solid decrease of 24.6% from the previous year. The maximum value was in 2020 at 1 432 thousand US dollars, and the largest increase occurred that year at 661.2%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	61.2%	661.2%	(24.6%)	109.9%

Source: SHEV.io

Over the 2018–2021 period, Brazil (42.3% of imports in value terms), Indonesia (36.6%), and Colombia (9.7%) led as the top suppliers of coconut, palm kernel, or babassu oil and fractions to Paraguay, with their combined share reaching 88.6% of total imports in value terms.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io