Classification
Product TypeRaw Material
Product FormGreen (Unroasted) Beans
Industry PositionPrimary Agricultural Product
Raw Material
Market
Coffee beans in Paraguay are supplied mainly through imports, with domestic green-coffee production reported at only a few hundred tonnes per year. UN Comtrade data via the World Bank WITS platform shows Paraguay imported about USD 2.50 million (665,153 kg) of green, not-decaffeinated coffee (HS 090111) in 2024, overwhelmingly from Brazil. Recorded exports of the same HS6 product from Paraguay are negligible (about 100 kg in 2024), indicating Paraguay functions primarily as a consumer/roasting market rather than an origin supplier. Market access for plant products is heavily shaped by SENAVE’s phytosanitary import authorization (AFIDI) and the requirement for an origin-country phytosanitary certificate.
Market RoleNet importer (import-dependent consumer/roasting market with small domestic production)
Domestic RoleDomestic roasting and consumption market supplied mainly by imports; limited smallholder/artisanal production is reported in specific areas.
Specification
Supply Chain
Value Chain- Origin exporter (primarily Brazil) → cross-border land transport → SENAVE AFIDI authorization/entry controls → importer/roaster → domestic distribution (retail and foodservice)
Freight IntensityMedium
Transport ModeLand
Risks
Regulatory Compliance HighParaguay’s plant health authority (SENAVE) requires prior phytosanitary import authorization (AFIDI) for plant products and SENAVE-referenced rules indicate an origin-country phytosanitary certificate is required for entry; missing, inconsistent, or non-conforming documents can block clearance or trigger detention.Confirm AFIDI conditions before shipment; pre-validate document consistency (product description, origin, lot/bag marks) between AFIDI, phytosanitary certificate, and commercial documents with the importer/broker.
Supply Concentration MediumGreen coffee bean imports (HS 090111) are highly concentrated in Brazil, so disruptions in Brazilian availability/pricing or cross-border flow can quickly affect Paraguayan supply continuity.Qualify at least one alternate origin/supplier and set safety stock policies sized to border lead times and seasonal logistics congestion.
Logistics MediumAs a landlocked market with substantial overland sourcing, Paraguay is sensitive to border delays and trucking-cost volatility that can raise landed cost and compromise delivery schedules.Use reliable carriers and customs/SENAVE brokers, build buffer time into delivery plans, and keep contingency routing options for key border crossings.
FAQ
Is Paraguay mainly an importer or exporter of green coffee beans?Paraguay is mainly an importer. In 2024, UN Comtrade data via the World Bank WITS platform shows imports of HS 090111 (green, not-decaffeinated coffee) of about USD 2.50 million (665,153 kg), while recorded exports for the same HS6 product from Paraguay are minimal (about 100 kg in 2024).
Which country is the main supplier of Paraguay’s green coffee bean imports?Brazil is the dominant supplier. For 2024, WITS/UN Comtrade shows Paraguay imported HS 090111 primarily from Brazil (about USD 2.453 million and 656,863 kg), with only small additional volumes from countries such as El Salvador and Bolivia.
What phytosanitary documents are central to importing coffee beans (plant products) into Paraguay?SENAVE indicates that importers must obtain a prior phytosanitary import authorization (AFIDI) for plant products, and SENAVE-referenced rules indicate that entry requires a phytosanitary certificate issued by the competent authority of the country of origin.