Paraguay-Spain Bilateral Trade Analysis 2023

Complete trade statistics: $163.26M total volume •Paraguay deficit: $163.26M

ParaguaySpain

$0

Exports (2023)

SpainParaguay

$163.26M

Imports (2023)

Trade Balance

$163.26M

Deficit for Paraguay

Total Trade

$163.26M

Combined Volume

Trade Flow Visualization

Direct trade relationship between Paraguay and Spain. Green line shows exports from Paraguay, red line shows imports.

Detailed Product Trade Analysis

Comprehensive breakdown of trade flows by product category, revealing the specialized nature of the Paraguay-Spain commercial relationship and competitive positioning in global markets.

ParaguaySpain Exports

$0
2023 Total

Export Market Intelligence

Product Diversity:
Specialized Focus
Market Share:
Infinity% top product
1Oil-cake and other solid residues: whether or not ground or in the form of pellets, resulting from the extraction of soya-bean oil
$6.26M
Infinity% of exports
2Ethyl alcohol and other spirits: denatured, of any strength
$3.91M
Infinity% of exports
3Wood: charcoal of wood other than bamboo (including shell or nut charcoal), whether or not agglomerated
$3.70M
Infinity% of exports
4Plants and parts (including seeds and fruits) n.e.c. in heading no. 1211, of a kind used primarily in perfumery, in pharmacy or for insecticidal, fungicidal or similar purposes, fresh, chilled, frozen or dried, whether or not cut, crushed or powdered
$2.20M
Infinity% of exports
5Metals: gold, semi-manufactured
$1.57M
Infinity% of exports

🎯 Strategic Export Focus

Paraguay's export portfolio to Spain demonstrates strategic specialization, with oil-cake and other solid residues: whether or not ground or in the form of pellets, resulting from the extraction of soya-bean oil representing a key competitive advantage in this bilateral market.

SpainParaguay Imports

$163.26M
2023 Total

Import Dependency Profile

Supply Diversity:
Concentrated
Critical Imports:
21.8% concentration
1Perfumes and toilet waters
$35.53M
21.8% of imports
2Medicaments: consisting of mixed or unmixed products n.e.c. in heading no. 3004, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale
$5.77M
3.5% of imports
3Chemical products, mixtures and preparations: n.e.c. heading 3824
$5.49M
3.4% of imports
4Cosmetic and toilet preparations: n.e.c. in heading no. 3304, for the care of the skin (excluding medicaments, including sunscreen or sun tan preparations)
$3.27M
2.0% of imports
5Petroleum bitumen: obtained from bituminous minerals
$3.07M
1.9% of imports

📦 Import Strategy Analysis

Paraguay's import pattern from Spain reveals significant dependencyin perfumes and toilet waters, highlighting complementary economic structures and potential supply chain optimization opportunities.

Competitive Trade Position Analysis

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Market Leadership

Paraguay demonstrates competitive strength in exportingoil-cake and other solid residues: whether or not ground or in the form of pellets, resulting from the extraction of soya-bean oil to Spain, leveraging comparative advantages.

Export Leader in 5+ Categories
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Trade Complementarity

The bilateral relationship showsmoderatecomplementarity, with each country specializing in different sectors.

Specialized Exchange
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Growth Potential

The $163.26M trade volume indicates substantial economic integration with room for expansion in emerging sectors.

Significant Partnership

Executive Summary: Paraguay-Spain Trade Relationship

Key Trade Highlights 2023

  • Total Trade Volume: $163.26 millionrepresenting a significant bilateral economic relationship
  • Trade Balance: Paraguay maintains a deficit of $163.26 million
  • Export Focus: Paraguay's primary exports include oil-cake and other solid residues: whether or not ground or in the form of pellets, resulting from the extraction of soya-bean oil, ethyl alcohol and other spirits: denatured, of any strength, wood: charcoal of wood other than bamboo (including shell or nut charcoal), whether or not agglomerated
  • Import Dependencies: Key imports from Spain include perfumes and toilet waters, medicaments: consisting of mixed or unmixed products n.e.c. in heading no. 3004, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale, chemical products, mixtures and preparations: n.e.c. heading 3824

Strategic Trade Indicators

Trade IntensityHigh
Export DiversificationConcentrated
Trade Balance HealthImbalanced

📈 Market Position: This bilateral trade relationship represents an important regional trade partnerships, with complementary economic strengths driving sustained commercial exchange.

Historical Trade Analysis & Economic Context

Trade Evolution Timeline

2019-2023: Recent Trends

Current trade volume of $163.26M represents the culmination of evolving bilateral commercial relationships, influenced by global supply chain shifts and changing economic priorities.

2015-2019: Growth Period

Sustained expansion in bilateral trade driven by complementary economic structures, with Paraguay leveraging its comparative advantages in oil-cake and other solid residues: whether or not ground or in the form of pellets, resulting from the extraction of soya-bean oil.

2010-2015: Foundation Building

Establishment of modern trade frameworks and reduction of barriers, facilitating increased commercial exchange and investment flows between the two economies.

Pre-2010: Early Development

Initial stages of bilateral trade relationship development, with focus on traditional export-import patterns and gradual market integration.

Key Economic Drivers

1

Comparative Advantage

Paraguay's specialization in oil-cake and other solid residues: whether or not ground or in the form of pellets, resulting from the extraction of soya-bean oilcomplements Spain's demand patterns, creating natural trade synergies.

2

Supply Chain Integration

Deep integration in global value chains has strengthened bilateral linkages, particularly in perfumes and toilet waters.

3

Market Access & Trade Policy

Favorable trade agreements and market access conditions have facilitated the growth of this $163.26M bilateral relationship.

Trade Pattern Insights

Trade ComplementarityAsymmetric
Seasonal VariationsModerate
Product ConcentrationMedium
Market DependencyHigh
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Trade Relationship Outlook

The $163.26M bilateral trade volume positions this relationship for continued growth, supported by technological advancement, evolving consumer preferences, and strengthening economic ties. Key opportunities lie in expanding cooperation in emerging sectors while managing potential supply chain vulnerabilities.

Economic Impact & Strategic Outlook

Economic Impact Assessment

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Trade Volume Impact

The $163.26 million bilateral trade volume represents a important trade relationshipfor both economies.

Economic Significance: Moderate
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Industrial Integration

Trade flows in oil-cake and other solid residues: whether or not ground or in the form of pellets, resulting from the extraction of soya-bean oil and perfumes and toilet waters demonstrate deep industrial linkages and supply chain integration.

Supply Chain Integration: Specialized
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Trade Balance Effects

Paraguay's trade deficit of $163.26 million impacts its overall economic position in this bilateral relationship.

Balance Impact: Import Dependency

Strategic Future Outlook

🚀Growth Opportunities

Emerging Sectors
Technology transfer and innovation cooperation in ethyl alcohol and other spirits: denatured, of any strength present expansion opportunities.
Market Diversification
Beyond current focus on perfumes and toilet waters, new product categories offer potential for trade expansion.

⚠️Risk Factors

Supply Chain Vulnerabilities
High trade imbalance may create supply chain risks
Market Competition
Global competition in oil-cake and other solid residues: whether or not ground or in the form of pellets, resulting from the extraction of soya-bean oil may affect future market positioning.

🎯Strategic Recommendations

  • Strengthen cooperation in high-value sectors beyond current trade patterns
  • Develop alternative supply chains to reduce dependency risks
  • Explore joint ventures in emerging technology sectors
  • Enhance trade facilitation and reduce transaction costs

Market Position & Competitive Summary

The bilateral trade relationship between Paraguay and Spain represents a total trade volume of $163.26 million in 2023. This partnership demonstrates an unfavorable trade balance for Paraguay, with imports exceeding exportsby $163.26 million.

Export Strengths

Paraguay's exports to Spain total $0.00, with competitive advantages in oil-cake and other solid residues: whether or not ground or in the form of pellets, resulting from the extraction of soya-bean oil, representing $6.26M orInfinity% of bilateral exports.

Import Dependencies

Imports from Spain amount to $163.26 million, highlighting economic interdependence in perfumes and toilet waters, with Perfumes and toilet waters comprising21.8% of total imports.

The trade relationship reflects broader economic patterns and comparative advantages. The trade deficit indicates Paraguay's strategic sourcing from Spain. This partnership is characterized by complementary trade flows, with each country specializing in different product categories based on their respective economic strengths, industrial capabilities, and position in global value chains.

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Data Source: CEPII BACI (Base pour l'Analyse du Commerce International) • Last Updated: January 2025 • Coverage: 1995-2023