Paraguay: Date Market 2025

Date Market Size in Paraguay

In 2022, the Paraguayan date market was finally on the rise to reach $X after three years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption recorded significant growth. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Date Exports

Exports from Paraguay

In 2022, exports of dates from Paraguay surged to X kg, with an increase of 23% on 2021. In general, exports, however, recorded a abrupt descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 176% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, date exports expanded rapidly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a abrupt slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 94% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The Dominican Republic (X kg) was the main destination for date exports from Paraguay, with a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2013 to 2020, the average annual growth rate of volume to the Dominican Republic was relatively modest.

In value terms, the Dominican Republic ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for dates exports from Paraguay.

From 2013 to 2020, the average annual growth rate of value to the Dominican Republic was relatively modest.

Export Prices by Country

The average date export price stood at $X per ton in 2020, dropping by -34.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a abrupt contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 an increase of 7.5% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2020, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for the Dominican Republic.

From 2013 to 2020, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Argentina amounted to 0.0% per year.

Date Imports

Imports into Paraguay

In 2022, purchases abroad of dates increased by 12% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. In general, imports saw a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by 224% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, date imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports enjoyed significant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by 275%. Imports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Brazil (X tons) constituted the largest date supplier to Paraguay, accounting for a 87% share of total imports. Moreover, date imports from Brazil exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the United Arab Emirates (X tons), ninefold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Brazil stood at +40.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United Arab Emirates (+99.3% per year) and Lebanon (-12.8% per year).

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) constituted the largest supplier of dates to Paraguay, comprising 45% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Brazil ($X), with a 19% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from the United Arab Emirates totaled +258.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Brazil (+30.5% per year) and Lebanon (+3.7% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average date import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by 87% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated a buoyant expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +5.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton), while the price for Brazil ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United Arab Emirates (+79.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform