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Tapioca and starch substitutes market in Paraguay

Release date: Mar 29, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

Paraguay's tapioca and starch substitutes market has long been shaped by its production structure, dominated by small-scale farmers for cassava starch, with larger operations serving industries like pasta, biscuits, bakery, tapioca, and meat products. Domestic output has consistently been insufficient to meet local demand, necessitating steady imports from countries such as Thailand, Nicaragua, and Brazil to fill the supply gap.

The total market volume, reflecting domestic production plus net imports, experienced modest growth from 45 508 tons in 2018 to a peak of 46 514 tons in 2021. This was followed by a gradual correction, with the market receding to 45 041 tons by 2023. Domestic production mirrored this trend, reaching 46 410 tons in 2021 before declining to 44 861 tons in 2023, while imports rose throughout the period to partially offset the lower local output.

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 tapioca and starch substitutes in Paraguay

In kind, 2018-2021, t

From 2018 to 2021, Paraguay ranked as the world's fifth-largest producer of tapioca and starch substitutes.

Top producers of tapioca and starch substitutes, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of tapioca and starch substitutes, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

In 2021, Paraguay produced 46 410 tonnes of tapioca and starch substitutes, marking a 1.4% increase from the previous year. The largest decline occurred in 2020, with a drop of 0.5%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	1.1%	(0.5%)	1.4%	0.7%

Source: SHEV.io

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

After two years of decline, Paraguay's production of tapioca and starch substitutes rebounded in 2021. The output was valued at 41 550 thousand US dollars, up 9.9% from 2020. Between 2018 and 2021, production decreased by 3.1%, averaging an annual decline of 1.0%. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at 37 812 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest decline of 8.2%.

Annual dynamics of production in Paraguay in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(3.9%)	(8.2%)	9.9%	(1.0%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports tapioca and starch substitutes from Paraguay

Exports in kind, t

The market experienced notable fluctuations during this period. Exports reached their lowest point in 2018 and peaked in 2020, with a 6.6-fold difference between these years. In 2021, Paraguay's cross-border shipments of tapioca and starch substitutes totaled 6.7 tonnes, representing a significant reduction of 19.9% from the previous year. The maximum value was recorded in 2020 at 8.3 tonnes, while the largest increase occurred in 2019 with a surge of 402.5%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	402.5%	32.3%	(19.9%)	74.6%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Paraguay's exports in kind were heavily concentrated, with Canada accounting for 99.9% of total 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 market displayed volatility over the observed period. Exports hit their lowest point in 2018 and peaked in 2020, changing by a factor of 5.8. In 2021, Paraguay exported 6.0 thousand US dollars worth of tapioca and starch substitutes, a drop of 13.2% from the prior year. The maximum value was recorded in 2020 at 6.9 thousand US dollars, and the largest increase occurred in 2019 with a rise of 377.3%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	377.3%	22.2%	(13.2%)	71.7%

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2018–2021, Canada dominated Paraguay's exports in value terms for tapioca and starch substitutes, consistently representing 99.4% 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 tapioca and starch substitutes to Paraguay

Imports in kind, t

Paraguay's imports of tapioca and starch substitutes increased for the third consecutive year in 2021, reaching 110.8 tonnes, a strong rise of 16.1% from 2020. Between 2018 and 2021, imports grew by 307.2%, averaging an annual increase of 59.7%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	71.8%	104.1%	16.1%	59.7%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, the country structure of imports in kind was highly concentrated, with Brazil alone accounting for 100.0% 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

Paraguay's imports of tapioca and starch substitutes increased for the third consecutive year in 2021, standing at 139.9 thousand US dollars, up 45.3% from 2020. Over the period 2018–2021, imports rose by 186.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of 42.0%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	69.3%	16.3%	45.3%	42.0%

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2018–2021, Brazil almost entirely determined the geographical structure of imports in value terms for tapioca and starch substitutes to Paraguay, holding a 100.0% share of total flows.

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