Honey market in Paraguay

Earlier Report Observations

Paraguay's natural honey market volume grew gradually from 1 845 tonnes in 2018 to 1 893 tonnes in 2023. This expansion was initially supported by the entry of new producers such as Cabaña Santa Ana, which began operations in 2019 and launched commercially in 2020. The COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 further boosted demand as consumers sought natural products like honey to support immunity, contributing to steady market growth.

A significant boost came in 2021 when honey was incorporated into school meal programs across several departments, creating substantial public procurement demand. This policy shift energized the apiculture sector, which involved an estimated 15 000 producers. Subsequent infrastructure developments, including the inauguration of a honey packaging plant at the Emboscada Regional Penitentiary and new collection centers like 'El Carrizal' in General Díaz during 2022, enhanced local processing capacity and supported further market volume increases.

The sector's focus from 2023 onward shifted toward technological modernization, traceability, and quality improvements to access international markets. Established players like GICAL SA intensified commercial outreach, while industry efforts concentrated on developing a unified national brand for premium export segments. Despite challenges such as theft and fires in production zones, these initiatives aimed at strengthening the market's foundation for future growth.

Production honey in Paraguay

In kind, 2018-2021, t

Top producers of honey, 2018-2021

World map of production of honey, 2018-2021

Paraguay's honey production increased for the third consecutive year. In 2021, the country produced 1 872 tonnes of honey, remaining nearly unchanged from the previous year.

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

Exports honey from Paraguay

Exports in kind, kg

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Paraguay in kind, 2018-2021, kg

From 2018 to 2021, Paraguay's honey exports were primarily directed to Albania, which accounted for 100.0% of total exports in volume.

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

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

Exports in value, $ US

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

Between 2018 and 2021, Albania was the dominant buyer of Paraguayan honey, representing 100.0% of total export value.

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

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

Imports honey to Paraguay

Imports in kind, kg

In 2021, Paraguay imported 7 142 kg of honey, marking a significant increase of 23.7% compared to the previous year. Over the 2019-2021 period, imports declined by 39.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of -15.3%. The lowest volume was recorded in 2020 at 5 775 kg, which saw the largest decline of 50.8%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Paraguay in kind, 2018-2021, kg

From 2018 to 2021, honey imports to Paraguay came almost exclusively from Argentina, which supplied 100.0% of total imports in volume.

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, $ US

The data shows irregular changes, pointing to a volatile market. The highest import value was recorded in 2019, while the lowest was in 2020, with a 1.9-fold difference between these years. In 2021, Paraguay's honey imports reached 45 077 US dollars, reflecting a sharp increase of 54.9% from 2020. The minimum value was 29 102 US dollars in 2020, which experienced the largest decline of 47.9%.

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

Throughout 2018-2021, Argentina was the key partner for Paraguay's honey imports in value terms, accounting for 100.0% of total import flows.

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

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