Coffee imports from Paraguay grew nearly twofold in the first four months of the year compared to the same period previously

Paraguay's National Newspaper reported on the 16th that data from the Import Center shows coffee prices have risen 34% compared to last year's average level. Since 2023, coffee prices have continued to rise. Dumot stated that supplier diversification is one of the most discussed strategies in the industry for addressing this situation. Paraguay has traditionally imported coffee primarily from Brazil but is now considering expanding supply sources to Colombia, Peru, and African countries. However, this plan will face challenges of higher logistics costs and flavor differences, which could affect local consumer acceptance of new products. Central Bank of Paraguay data shows coffee import volume was approximately 1,253 tons last year, an 11.7% increase from 2023 (1,122 tons). Last year's coffee import value was $6.15 billion, a 20% increase from 2023 ($6.327 billion), with the annual average price per ton rising by 8%. Dumot explained that the main factors driving price increases are ...