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Lemons and limes 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 lemons and limes in Paraguay showed notable fluctuations between 2018 and 2023. After a slight dip to 11 656 t in 2019, the market volume jumped sharply to 13 927 t in 2020, driven by a major increase in imports. This was followed by a correction to 13 046 t in 2021 and a period of relative stabilization around 13 141 t in 2022, before declining to 12 086 t in 2023. Domestic production remained relatively steady throughout this period, with the primary volatility stemming from changes in import volumes.

In 2022, the market context was influenced by the activity of Cítricos Paraguay, a family firm that began producing and commercializing citrus seedlings, including lemons and limes. By offering ecological and disease-free varieties, this new player aimed to expand local supply and foster higher quality in national production. Concurrently, the regulatory framework under the National Service for Plant and Seed Quality and Health (SENAVE) continued to certify and control plant health standards, shaping the production and commercialization environment for citrus fruits in the country.

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 lemons and limes in Paraguay

In kind, 2018-2021, t

Top producers of lemons and limes, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of lemons and limes, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

In 2021, Paraguay produced 9 516 tonnes of lemons and limes, marking a slight increase of 0.6% compared to the previous year. The largest production decline occurred in 2020, with a decrease of 0.6%, while the biggest increase was recorded in 2019, at 2.0%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	2.0%	(0.6%)	0.6%	0.7%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports lemons and limes from Paraguay

Marketing research indicates that Paraguay did not export any lemons and limes from 2018 to 2021.

Imports lemons and limes to Paraguay

Imports in kind, t

Market performance showed noticeable fluctuations during this period. Import volumes reached their lowest point in 2019 at 2 141 tonnes and peaked in 2020 at 4 470 tonnes, representing a 2.1-fold difference. In 2021, Paraguay imported 3 530 tonnes of lemons and limes, which is 21.0% less than in 2020. The largest increase in imports occurred in 2020, with a rise of 108.8%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(13.8%)	108.8%	(21.0%)	12.5%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Brazil was the primary partner for imports in kind, accounting for 99.8% of total flows.

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

The data reveals irregular changes, pointing to a volatile market environment. The lowest import value was recorded in 2019 at 392.8 thousand US dollars, while the highest was in 2020 at 787.2 thousand US dollars, showing a 2-fold gap. In 2021, lemons and limes deliveries to Paraguay amounted to 701.1 thousand US dollars, down by 10.9% compared to 2020. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a decrease of 17.2%, and the largest increase was in 2020, at 100.4%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(17.2%)	100.4%	(10.9%)	13.9%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2018 and 2021, 99.9% of the total import value of lemons and limes to Paraguay was directed to Brazil, making this market overwhelmingly dominant.

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