Paraguay: Frozen Chicken Cut Market 2025

Frozen Chicken Cut Market Size in Paraguay

In 2022, the Paraguayan frozen chicken cut market decreased by -10.5% to $X, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. Over the period under review, consumption saw a deep downturn. Frozen chicken cut consumption peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Frozen Chicken Cut Production in Paraguay

In value terms, frozen chicken cut production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, showed a mild contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the production volume increased by 30%. Frozen chicken cut production peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Frozen Chicken Cut Exports

Exports from Paraguay

Frozen chicken cut exports from Paraguay surged to X tons in 2022, rising by 55% compared with the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports saw a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 931%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

In value terms, frozen chicken cut exports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, exports recorded a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 1,570% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Angola (X tons), Mozambique (X tons) and Russia (X tons) were the main destinations of frozen chicken cut exports from Paraguay, with a combined 47% share of total exports. Albania, Georgia, Liberia, Gabon, Bahamas, Singapore, Malaysia, Turkmenistan, Congo and Ghana lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 42%.

From 2015 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Malaysia (with a CAGR of +287.1%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Angola ($X), Albania ($X) and Russia ($X) were the largest markets for frozen chicken cut exported from Paraguay worldwide, together accounting for 39% of total exports. Bahamas, Mozambique, Malaysia, Georgia, Turkmenistan, Singapore, Congo, Gabon, Ghana and Liberia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 47%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Georgia, with a CAGR of +450.2%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average frozen chicken cut export price amounted to $X per ton, surging by 22% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated a buoyant increase from 2015 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +8.8% over the last seven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, frozen chicken cut export price increased by +35.6% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the average export price increased by 62%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Bahamas ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Liberia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2015 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Georgia (+84.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Frozen Chicken Cut Imports

Imports into Paraguay

In 2022, overseas purchases of frozen cuts of chicken increased by 45% to X tons, rising for the seventh year in a row after three years of decline. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a mild decline. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, frozen chicken cut imports soared to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, showed a deep reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 24% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Brazil (X tons) constituted the largest frozen chicken cut supplier to Paraguay, with a 72% share of total imports. Moreover, frozen chicken cut imports from Brazil exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Uruguay (X tons), threefold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Brazil totaled -4.4%.

In value terms, Brazil ($X) constituted the largest supplier of frozen cuts of chicken to Paraguay, comprising 86% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Uruguay ($X), with a 14% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Brazil totaled -9.3%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average frozen chicken cut import price amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by -16.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a deep setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the average import price increased by 96% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2022, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Brazil ($X per ton), while the price for Uruguay amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Brazil (-5.1%).

Source: IndexBox Platform