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Paraguay’s soybean industry closed 2025 with outstanding results, combining record processing levels and strong export growth. Despite persistent global price pressures, producers and industrial processors achieved one of the sector’s best performances in recent years, reinforcing Paraguay’s strategic role in the regional agricultural economy.
Record Harvest and Industrial Performance
The 2024/2025 soybean harvest reached approximately 10 million tonnes. Industrial processing of soybeans totalled 3.19 million tonnes—equivalent to 81% of Paraguay’s installed processing capacity. This milestone marks the highest level of soy milling in recent years and reflects continued investment in technology, logistics, and efficiency across the agro-industrial chain.
According to the Paraguayan Chamber of Oilseed Processors (CAPPRO), soybean exports grew by 17% compared to 2024. However, total export earnings declined by about 15% due to weaker international prices—a reminder of the global market’s volatility. Still, higher processing levels helped offset price pressures by boosting exports of value-added products.
Value-Added Exports Strengthen the Economy
Exports of soy-based industrial products, including oil, meal, and other derivatives, earned over US$1.15 billion in 2025. In total, the soybean value chain generated US$3.5 billion in foreign exchange income. These figures confirm the sector’s strong industrial backbone and Paraguay’s growing technical capability in agribusiness.
Paraguayan soy products now reach more than 35 international markets, with Argentina and Brazil remaining the primary buyers. Argentina accounted for 80% of total soybean exports, while Brazil absorbed 14%. Diversifying into new destinations remains a long-term objective to reduce dependency on neighbouring markets.
The sector continues to generate substantial employment and economic diversification. Industry players emphasise that Paraguay’s processing infrastructure is positioned for further expansion, supported by modern facilities and improving logistics networks.
Outlook: Stable Production, Focus on Efficiency
CAPPRO and other analysts remain optimistic for the 2026 campaign. Favourable weather conditions and high yields have lifted the final 2025 production estimate from 9.29 million tonnes to 9.64 million tonnes. Market intelligence firm StoneX projects that Paraguay could surpass 11 million tonnes in 2026 if current trends continue.
Although export revenues reached US$3.57 billion in 2025—below the US$4.17 billion achieved in 2024—industry experts remain confident. Paraguay’s strong industrial base and resilience to price fluctuations suggest sustained competitiveness in regional and global markets.
As Paraguay enters 2026, the soybean industry stands out as a national success story: achieving record processing levels, expanding export destinations, and deepening industrial integration. Continued focus on competitiveness, transport improvement, and market diversification will be essential in ensuring the sector’s long-term growth and global relevance.
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