Soybean crushing grows 11% by May, strengthening agro-industry's contribution

Paraguay's agro-industrial sector is showing robust growth, with soybean crushing volume reaching 1,485,958 tons by the end of May. This represents an 11% increase compared to the same period in 2025, according to the Paraguayan Chamber of Oilseed and Cereal Processors (Cappro).

This increased processing activity has directly fueled exports of value-added products and elevated the utilization of industrial capacity to 75%. In May alone, 366,919 tons of soybeans were processed, an increase of approximately 52,000 tons from May 2025. Processing of other oilseeds, such as canola and sunflower, also saw a significant rise of 14%, totaling 27,307 tons.

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The observed growth translates into the sustained dynamism of the production and logistics chain, continuing the generation of byproducts based on soy and other oilseeds, in addition to strengthening other sectors, such as the meat and poultry sectors.

The sector's dynamism extends to its contribution to other industries, strengthening the meat and poultry sectors through the generation of soy-based byproducts. Industrial capacity utilization has improved by four percentage points from the previous month, with expectations of sustained high processing levels in the coming months.

Exports of industrialized soy products, including oil, flour, and hulls, reached $555.25 million by May, marking a 22% increase over the same period last year. While export volume grew by 7%, the value of these shipments surged by 26%, reflecting the positive impact of international prices. Paraguayan agro-industrial products are reaching over 40 markets globally, underscoring the country's potential as a reliable supplier of high-value, sustainable food products.

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The growing presence of Paraguayan agro-industrial products in international destinations is another clear demonstration of the country's potential to consolidate itself as a reliable supplier of sustainable, high-value-added foods.