Paraguay

In 2013, the value of merchandise exports of Paraguay increased substantially by 29.7 percent to reach 9.4 bln US$, while its merchandise imports increased moderately by 5.1 percent to reach 12.1 bln US$ (see graph 1, table 2 and table 3). The merchandise trade balance recorded a moderate deficit of 2.7 bln US$ (see graph 1). The largest merchandise trade balance was with MDG Eastern Asia at -3.5 bln US$ (see graph 4). Merchandise exports in Paraguay were diversified amongst partners; imports were moderately concentrated. The top 15 partners accounted for 80 percent or more of exports and 7 partners accounted for 80 percent or more of imports (see graph 5). In 2012, the value of exports of services of Paraguay increased moderately by 6.7 percent, reaching 166.5 mln US$, while its imports of services increased substantially by 19.1 percent and reached 296.0 mln US$ (see graph 2). There was a moderate trade in services deficit of 129.5 mln US$.

Related Subject(s): International Trade and Finance

Countries: Paraguay