Earlier Report Observations
Between 2018 and 2023, the palm oil market volume in Paraguay experienced moderate fluctuations. Starting at 4 011 tons in 2018, it edged up to 4 041 tons in 2019 before declining to 3 945 tons in 2020. The market stabilized around 3 949 tons in 2021, then dropped to 3 807 tons in 2022, followed by a partial recovery to 3 865 tons in 2023.
In 2025, the European Union's Deforestation-Free Products Regulation entered into force, requiring sustainable production practices to maintain market access. Domestically, Resolution 273 established a Price Stabilization Fund for palm oil and its fractions, managed by Fedepalma, to regulate operations for producers and exporters. Industry reports indicated a 10% growth in crude palm oil production in the first months of 2025, accompanied by a 19% rise in export sales, particularly to European and Mexican markets.
Table of content
- 1. Disclaimer
- 2. Terms of use of the report
- 3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
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4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
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4.1. Key Market Indicators
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4.1.1. In kind
- 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2023
- 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2025
- 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2025
- 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
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4.1.1. In kind
- 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
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4.1. Key Market Indicators
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5. Production
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5.1. Production in Paraguay
- 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Paraguay in kind, 2018-2023, t
- 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Paraguay in value, 2018-2023, $ US
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5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
- 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, t
- 5.2.2. Dynamics of production structure by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023
- 5.2.3. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2018-2023, t
- 5.2.4. Structure of production by countries in kind, 2018-2023
- 5.2.5. Dynamics of peoduction structure by countries in kind, 2018-2023
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5.1. Production in Paraguay
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6. Imports
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6.1. Imports (Direct Data)
- 6.1.1. Imports - Total information
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6.1.2. Imports in kind, t
- 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Paraguay in kind, 2018-2025, t
- 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Paraguay by countries, 2018-2025, t
- 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
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6.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
- 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Paraguay in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
- 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Paraguay by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
- 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2025
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6.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
- 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Paraguay, 2018-2025, $ US/t
- 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Paraguay by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
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6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
- 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
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6.2.2. Imports in kind, t
- 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Paraguay in kind, 2018-2025, t
- 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Paraguay by countries, 2018-2025, t
- 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
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6.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
- 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Paraguay in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
- 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Paraguay by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
- 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2025
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6.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
- 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Paraguay, 2018-2025, $ US/t
- 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Paraguay by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
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6.1. Imports (Direct Data)
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7. Trade balance
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7.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
- 7.1.1. In kind, t
- 7.1.2. In value, K $ US
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7.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
- 7.2.1. In kind, t
- 7.2.2. In value, K $ US
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7.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
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8. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2025
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8.1. Direct Data
- 8.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
- 8.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
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8.2. Mirror Data
- 8.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
- 8.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
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8.1. Direct Data
Production palm oil and fractions in Paraguay
In kind, 2018-2021, t
Top producers of palm oil and fractions, 2018-2021
World map of production of palm oil and fractions, 2018-2021
Paraguay's palm oil and fractions production has declined for three consecutive years. In 2021, the country produced 3,870 tonnes, marking a slight decrease of 1.3% compared to the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, production fell by 3.2%, with an average annual decline of 1.1%.
Annual dynamics of production in Paraguay in kind, 2018-2021, t
| Parameter | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | CAGR | |
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| 1 | Change from last year | (1.1%) | (0.9%) | (1.3%) | (1.1%) |
Exports palm oil and fractions from Paraguay
Market analysis shows that Paraguay did not export any palm oil and fractions from 2018 to 2021.
Imports palm oil and fractions to Paraguay
Imports in kind, kg
Import volumes showed significant fluctuations during this period. They reached their lowest point in 2018 and peaked in 2019, with a 6.3-fold difference between these years. In 2021, imports amounted to 78,722 kg, representing a substantial increase of 208.7% compared to 2020. The highest volume was recorded in 2019 at 86,327 kg. The largest annual decline occurred in 2020, dropping by 70.5%, while the biggest increase was in 2019, surging by 534.9%.
Annual dynamics of product's imports to Paraguay in kind, 2018-2021, kg
| Parameter | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | CAGR | |
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| 1 | Change from last year | 534.9% | (70.5%) | 208.7% | 79.6% |
From 2018 to 2021, Brazil dominated Paraguay's palm oil and fractions imports in volume terms, accounting for 80.3% of the total. The remaining share was distributed among various smaller trading partners.
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, K $ US
Import values experienced notable volatility during this timeframe. They fluctuated 9.1-fold between the low in 2018 and the high in 2021. In 2021, import values reached 144.1 thousand US dollars, a sharp increase of 224.2% compared to 2020. The most significant decline occurred in 2020, falling by 55.2%, while the largest rise was in 2019, jumping by 529.9%.
Annual dynamics of product's imports to Paraguay in value, 2018-2021, K $ US
| Parameter | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | CAGR | |
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| 1 | Change from last year | 529.9% | (55.2%) | 224.2% | 109.1% |
Between 2018 and 2021, Brazil accounted for 74.8% of Paraguay's total palm oil and fractions import value. The remainder was spread across a diverse range of smaller markets.
Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2021
World map of product's imports to Paraguay in value, 2018-2021
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