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Sweet potatoe market in Paraguay

Release date: Mar 27, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2023, the sweet potato market volume in Paraguay showed significant fluctuations. After a moderate increase to 56 708 t in 2020, the market contracted slightly in 2021 to 55 275 t. The most notable change occurred in 2022, when the market size plummeted to 35 557 t, a drop of over 35% from the previous year. However, in 2023, the market rebounded strongly to 51 480 t, recovering most of the lost ground.

In 2024, regulatory bodies like the National Institute of Food and Nutrition (INAN) reinforced food labeling rules for allergens and sulfites, and promoted consumer education on nutrition labels. Market preferences remained distinct, with domestic consumers favoring white-fleshed sweet potatoes for fresh consumption and sweets, while export markets demanded pink or red-skinned varieties. By 2025, Paraguay was progressing on front-of-pack warning label legislation using a 'magnifying glass' model, and a draft law for GMO food labeling was introduced. Climate factors affecting root quality and global trends towards convenient, healthy foods were also noted as influencing the broader market environment.

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 sweet potatoe in Paraguay

In kind, 2018-2021, t

Top producers of sweet potatoe, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of sweet potatoe, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Sweet potato production in Paraguay increased for the second consecutive year. In 2021, Paraguay produced 52 388 tonnes of sweet potatoes, representing a 0.7% increase compared to 2020. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, production grew by 3.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of 1.2%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2019 at 50 520 tonnes, which saw a decline of 0.2%. The largest increase occurred in 2020, with production rising by 3.0%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(0.2%)	3.0%	0.7%	1.2%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports sweet potatoe from Paraguay

Exports in kind, t

In 2021, Paraguay's sweet potato exports were recorded at 0.1 tonnes, marking a 33.3% decrease year-over-year. From 2018 to 2021, exports fell by 100%, with a compound annual growth rate of -93.6%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	(33.3%)	(93.6%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2018 and 2021, the export partner base for sweet potatoes was extremely narrow, with Argentina accounting for 99.9% of total export flows.

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 data reveals irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. Exports peaked in 2018 and bottomed in 2020, with a 144-fold difference between these years. In 2021, Paraguay exported sweet potatoes worth 0.2 thousand US dollars, corresponding to a 0.6% increase compared to the previous year.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	0.6%	(80.9%)

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2018 to 2021, Argentina almost fully determined the geographical structure of sweet potato exports from Paraguay in value terms, with a share of 97.7% of total flows.

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 sweet potatoe to Paraguay

Imports in kind, t

The market exhibited an unstable trend throughout the timeframe. The minimum import volume was recorded in 2018, while the maximum occurred in 2020, with a 2.7-fold variation between these years. In 2021, Paraguay's sweet potato imports reached 2 888 tonnes, corresponding to a sharp decline of 38.1% compared to the previous year. The largest increase was recorded in 2020 at 123.7%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	21.9%	123.7%	(38.1%)	19.1%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Brazil clearly dominated the list of suppliers of sweet potatoes to Paraguay, accounting for 100.0% of total imports in kind.

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

There were noticeable fluctuations in market performance during the period. The lowest import value was noted in 2018, while the highest occurred in 2020, with a peak-to-trough ratio of 2.6 times. In 2021, sweet potato shipments to Paraguay from abroad totalled 482.9 thousand US dollars, down by 31.5% from a year earlier. The largest increase was recorded in 2020 at 111.1%.

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