Classification
Product TypeRaw Material
Product FormGreen (Unroasted, Not Decaffeinated)
Industry PositionPrimary Agricultural Product
Market
Green coffee bean in Paraguay is a small domestic production crop but primarily an import-supplied input for local roasting and downstream coffee products. UN Comtrade data (via WITS) show Paraguay imported HS 090111 coffee (not roasted or decaffeinated) in 2024, with Brazil as the overwhelmingly dominant origin by value and volume. As a plant-origin product category, imports can be subject to SENAVE’s phytosanitary import accreditation system (AFIDI) and related import-licensing procedures. As a landlocked country, Paraguay’s inbound logistics commonly rely on cross-border land routes and river-port operations on the Paraguay–Paraná waterway.
Market RoleNet importer with limited domestic production
Domestic RoleInput for domestic roasting and coffee manufacturing/foodservice
Market GrowthGrowing (2023–2024 (imports))import value increased year-on-year (2023 to 2024) for HS 090111
Risks
Regulatory Compliance HighShipments can be delayed or refused if required plant-product import accreditation steps are not completed (e.g., AFIDI under SENAVE-administered phytosanitary import accreditation for covered plant-origin goods), or if the importer is not properly registered for the licensing process.Confirm AFIDI applicability early, ensure importer registration with SENAVE, and align shipment documentation and timelines with the indicated licensing lead times (regional vs extra-regional).
Labor And Social MediumBrazil—the dominant origin for Paraguay’s HS 090111 imports—appears on the U.S. Department of Labor ILAB List of Goods Produced by Child Labor or Forced Labor for coffee, creating compliance and reputational exposure for buyers relying on Brazilian supply chains.Implement supplier due diligence (contractual labor clauses, audit rights, grievance channels) and prefer transparent sourcing programs with documented remediation mechanisms.
Logistics MediumParaguay’s landlocked geography increases dependence on cross-border land transport and river-port operations; disruptions, congestion, or documentation mismatches can extend lead times and raise inland logistics costs.Build buffer lead time, diversify routing options where feasible, and pre-validate documentation requirements to reduce border and port dwell time.
Sustainability MediumIf coffee is sold into EU-bound channels, EUDR compliance may require deforestation-free assurances and geolocation/traceability data from origin farms; insufficient traceability can limit access to EU markets.Request origin-level traceability and geolocation evidence from suppliers and maintain segregation/document control for compliant lots.
Sustainability- If Paraguay-based operators place coffee on the EU market (directly or via EU-bound supply chains), coffee is covered by Regulation (EU) 2023/1115 (EUDR) and may require deforestation-free due diligence and traceability/geolocation data from origin supply chains.
Labor & Social- Because Brazil is the dominant origin for Paraguay’s green coffee bean imports (HS 090111), importers face upstream labor-rights due diligence and reputational risk exposure associated with documented forced labor risks in Brazil’s coffee sector.
FAQ
What is the key plant-health import authorization referenced for plant-origin imports into Paraguay that could apply to green coffee beans?Paraguay’s plant health authority SENAVE issues an Acreditación Fitosanitaria de Importación (AFIDI) as part of the import process for covered plant-origin goods; WTO import-licensing references describe this as a phytosanitary accreditation/import licensing requirement administered by SENAVE.
Where did Paraguay source most of its unroasted, non-decaffeinated coffee (HS 090111) imports in 2024?UN Comtrade data (via WITS) indicate Brazil was the dominant origin, supplying nearly all of Paraguay’s 2024 HS 090111 import value and volume.
How long can the AFIDI licensing procedure take according to WTO import-licensing references?WTO import-licensing references indicate an expected duration of five working days for products from the region and up to fifteen working days for products from other regions (subject to meeting the requirements and importer registration with SENAVE).