Competitiveness of Paraguay international agricultural trade: An analysis of the soybean complex

Lesmo-Duarte, Nelson David Y Vega-Brítez, Gustavo Daniel Y Velázquez Duarte, José Augusto Y Lesmo Duarte, Cristian Reinaldo Y Barreto-Pérez, Sixto Y Paredes-Lopes, Laiana Patricia Y Ferreira-Agüero, Marcos Arturo (2026) Competitiveness of Paraguay international agricultural trade: An analysis of the soybean complex. Revista de Ciencias Agr�colas, 43 (1). e1291. ISSN 2256-2273

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Agribusiness has become a cornerstone of the Paraguayan economy, with soybeans and their derivatives serving as key contributors to the country’s main source of foreign income. This study investigates Paraguay's competitiveness in its primary commodities, such as soybeans and their derivatives, as well as their market concentration, highlighting its comparative advantage. The study employs the Revealed Comparative Advantage Index (RCA) and the Hirschman-Herfindahl Index (HHI) to assess export competitiveness and concentration. The results indicate that Paraguay maintains a comparative advantage in exporting soybean grain and oil, although soybean meal exhibits a weaker market share. An increase in export concentration toward Argentina was observed, raising concerns about vulnerability to demand fluctuations. However, exports of soybean-derived products are more diversified, which provides stability. The study concludes that to enhance competitiveness, Paraguay must focus on the industrialization of its products and adopt policies that strengthen its export capacity while minimizing dependence on specific markets.

Tipo de Elemento:	Artículo
Palabras Clave:	agribusiness; agri-food logistics; comparative advantage index; Hirschman-Herfindahl; raw materials; trade
Asunto:	S Agricultura > S Agriculture (General)
Division:	Revistas > Revista de Ciencias Agrícolas
Depósito de Usuario:	FACIA Fac. Ciencias Agrícolas Udenar
Fecha Deposito:	12 Jun 2026 21:22
Ultima Modificación:	12 Jun 2026 21:22
URI:	http://sired.udenar.edu.co/id/eprint/18777

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