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Melons market in Paraguay

Release date: Mar 28, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The fresh melon market in Paraguay showed gradual expansion from 2018 to 2023, with total volume rising from 31 789 tons to 32 407 tons. Domestic production increased steadily from 31 425 tons to 31 989 tons over this period, while import volumes varied annually, contributing to overall market stability.

In 2022, regulatory developments included the Senate's approval of a front-of-pack warning label bill for processed and packaged foods, aiming to inform consumers about nutritional content. Additionally, the National Service for Plant and Seed Quality and Health (SENAVE) maintained quality and traceability certifications for fresh produce, affecting packaging and presentation standards for melons.

By 2024-2025, technological innovations such as off-season cultivation using bee pollen and favorable weather conditions in regions like Paraguarí supported production capabilities. Market indicators pointed to sustained demand, with melon imports surging 56% to 577 tons in 2025, driven by consumer preference for high-quality local and Japanese varieties.

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 melons in Paraguay

In kind, 2018-2021, t

Top producers of melons, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of melons, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Paraguay's melon production has increased for the third consecutive year. In 2021, the country produced 31 757 tonnes of melons, showing no significant change compared to 2020.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	0.3%	0.3%	0.4%	0.4%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports melons from Paraguay

According to market research, Paraguay did not export any melons from 2018 to 2021.

Imports melons to Paraguay

Imports in kind, t

The market for melon imports into Paraguay experienced notable fluctuations during this period. In 2019, imports reached their lowest point at 284.5 tonnes, followed by a peak in 2020 at 500.4 tonnes, representing a 1.8-fold difference. In 2021, imports amounted to 438.9 tonnes, marking a 12.3% decrease from the previous year. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a drop of 21.8%, while the largest increase was recorded in 2020, rising by 75.9%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(21.8%)	75.9%	(12.3%)	6.5%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Paraguay's melon imports were entirely concentrated on Brazil, which accounted for 100.0% 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

In 2021, Paraguay imported melons worth 98.3 thousand US dollars, reflecting a significant decline of 15.2% compared to the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, imports decreased by 5.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of 1.8%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 72.0 thousand US dollars, while the highest was in 2020 at 115.9 thousand US dollars. The largest decrease occurred in 2019, falling by 30.7%, and the largest increase was in 2020, rising by 61.0%.

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