Classification
Product TypeProcessed Food
Product FormStill (non-sparkling) wine
Industry PositionProcessed Beverage Product
Market
Paraguay is an import-dependent still-wine market supplied mainly by bottled wines from regional exporters. In 2023, Paraguay imported about USD 32.55 million (11.36 million liters) of still wine in containers of 2 liters or less (HS 220421), led by Chile, Argentina, and Brazil (WITS/UN Comtrade). Market access and commercialization are governed by sanitary oversight and registrations under DINAVISA (following the DINAVISA–INAN institutional integration under Law 7361/2024) alongside customs and tax administration under DNIT. As a landlocked market, inbound supply commonly uses multimodal routes (road and river via the Paraguay–Paraná waterway after transshipment through Río de la Plata basin ports), adding lead-time and freight-cost sensitivity.
Market RoleNet importer (import-dependent consumer market)
Domestic RoleConsumer market primarily supplied by imports for off-trade and on-trade channels
Risks
Regulatory Compliance HighStill wine intended for commercialization can be blocked, retained, or deemed non-compliant if DINAVISA sanitary registration/establishment requirements, supporting documentation, or labeling/registration identifiers are incomplete—especially during and after the DINAVISA–INAN institutional integration under Law 7361/2024.Use DINAVISA (DGRAPA) procedures and current resolutions/circulars to confirm required registrations and import steps; pre-validate label/registration identifiers and dossier completeness before shipment.
Logistics MediumAs a landlocked market, Paraguay depends heavily on multimodal logistics (road and river, with transshipment through Río de la Plata basin ports); disruptions to river navigation or inland transport capacity can delay deliveries and raise landed costs for bulky bottled beverages.Hold buffer inventory in-market, diversify routing (road vs river), and plan import windows around known seasonal/navigation constraints.
Market Integrity MediumIllicit alcohol (contraband or counterfeit) can penetrate markets and compete with compliant imports, creating brand, price, and consumer safety risks; distribution channel integrity is therefore a critical commercial control.Work only with authorized importers/distributors, use tamper-evident packaging and batch traceability, and monitor enforcement signals and channel leakage.
Labor & Social- No product-specific labor controversy for still wine in Paraguay was identified in the listed sources; key social/governance exposure is illicit alcohol/contraband undermining compliant channels and potentially elevating consumer safety risks.
FAQ
Which countries supply most of Paraguay’s imported still wine?Based on 2023 WITS (UN Comtrade) data for HS 220421 (still wine in containers of 2 liters or less), Paraguay’s leading suppliers were Chile, Argentina, and Brazil by import value and volume.
Which authority handles sanitary regulation/registration relevant to importing wine for commercialization in Paraguay?DINAVISA is the sanitary authority referenced for food and beverage regulation/registrations (via DGRAPA). INAN materials also note that food registration-related procedures previously handled by INAN moved under DINAVISA following the Law 7361/2024 institutional integration.
Under MERCOSUR rules, what qualifies as “wine” and what is the minimum alcohol content?MERCOSUR GMC Res. 22/2021 defines wine exclusively as the beverage resulting from complete or partial alcoholic fermentation of fresh grapes (crushed or not) or grape must, with a minimum acquired alcohol content of 7% v/v (at 20°C).