Paraguay: Market for Seeds, Fruit and Spores Used for Sowing 2025

Market Size for Seeds, Fruit and Spores Used for Sowing in Paraguay

The Paraguayan market for seeds, fruit and spores used for sowing reduced to $X in 2022, which is down by -6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Production of Seeds, Fruit and Spores Used for Sowing in Paraguay

In value terms, production of seeds, fruit and spores used for sowing declined to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, the total production indicated a slight expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production increased by +8.3% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume increased by 43%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, production of growth remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, the average yield of seeds, fruit and spores used for sowing in Paraguay amounted to less than X kg per ha, leveling off at 2021 figures. In general, the yield recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the harvested area of seeds, fruit and spores used for sowing in Paraguay totaled less than X ha, standing approx. at the previous year's figure. Overall, the harvested area showed a relatively flat trend pattern.

Exports of Seeds, Fruit and Spores Used for Sowing

Exports from Paraguay

In 2022, shipments abroad of seeds, fruit and spores used for sowing increased by 891% to X tons, rising for the fifth year in a row after three years of decline. In general, exports posted a significant expansion. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, exports of seeds, fruit and spores used for sowing surged to $X in 2022. Overall, exports saw a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by 310%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the exports of remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Chile (X tons) was the main destination for exports of seeds, fruit and spores used for sowing from Paraguay, accounting for a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Chile was relatively modest.

In value terms, Chile ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for seeds, fruit and spores used for sowing exports from Paraguay.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Chile was relatively modest.

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for seeds, fruit and spores used for sowing stood at $X per ton in 2022, reducing by -85.5% against the previous year. Overall, the export price faced a deep downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average export price increased by 20%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Japan amounted to +4.0% per year.

Imports of Seeds, Fruit and Spores Used for Sowing

Imports into Paraguay

In 2022, overseas purchases of seeds, fruit and spores used for sowing decreased by -99.6% to X kg for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a dramatic contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 555% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons, and then declined remarkably in the following year.

In value terms, imports of seeds, fruit and spores used for sowing contracted remarkably to $X in 2022. In general, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 138%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X, and then reduced remarkably in the following year.

Imports by Country

Taiwan (Chinese) (X kg), Brazil (X kg) and the United States (X kg) were the main suppliers of imports of seeds, fruit and spores used for sowing to Paraguay.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Taiwan (Chinese) (with a CAGR of +28.2%), while imports for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, Taiwan (Chinese) ($X) constituted the largest supplier of seeds, fruit and spores used for sowing to Paraguay, comprising 67% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Brazil ($X), with a 33% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Taiwan (Chinese) stood at +20.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Brazil (+3.3% per year) and the United States (-34.7% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for seeds, fruit and spores used for sowing stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by 6,042% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded significant growth. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Taiwan (Chinese) ($X per ton), while the price for the United States ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Brazil (+7.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform