Redacción Paraguay Business Hub

Paraguay’s Agricultural Exports Broaden as Chia Reaches New European Markets

Businesses, Economy /

Paraguay’s Agricultural Exports Broaden as Chia Reaches New European Markets Paraguay’s agricultural export sector is showing a broader geographical reach in 2026. August trade data point to strong soybean-related exports, while smaller crops such as chia are reaching additional European destinations, reinforcing diversification beyond the country’s traditional bulk commodities. 23 September 2026 Paraguay exported more than USD 813 million of goods under Certificates of Origin in August, according to the Ministry of Industry and Commerce (MIC), with cereals and oilseeds accounting for USD 236 million among the ten leading destination markets. The figures underline the continuing importance of agriculture and agro-industry in the country’s external trade. Soy remains the main driver The Central Bank of Paraguay reported that registered exports reached USD 9.03 billion in the first eight months of 2026, 18.9% more than in the same period of 2025. The increase was driven principally by higher shipments of soybeans, soybean oil and soybean meal, confirming the central role of the soy complex in Paraguay’s export performance. The strength of these products also creates opportunities further along the value chain. In August, Yemen received a single bulk shipment of Paraguayan soybean meal valued at USD 8.8 million, showing that processed agricultural products are reaching markets well beyond South America. Chia is widening Paraguay’s European footprint At the same time, smaller agricultural products are opening additional destinations. MIC data for August record exports of conventional black chia seeds to Croatia worth USD 101,520, Bulgaria worth USD 47,110 and Lithuania worth USD 40,367. The individual values are modest compared with soy, but they illustrate the growing geographical reach of a crop in which Paraguay has developed a significant export position. SENAVE reported that Paraguay exported chia to 75 countries in 2025, generating approximately USD 222 million. The crop is therefore becoming a useful example of how Paraguayan agriculture can combine large-scale commodity production with specialised products sold into a much wider range of markets. Phytosanitary access supports diversification Market expansion depends not only on production capacity but also on phytosanitary access. SENAVE says that 42 new international markets were enabled for Paraguayan agricultural products during 2025, while more than 100 existing markets were maintained. The agency also introduced digital phytosanitary certification for exports and re-exports, aimed at reducing processing times and logistics costs. For producers and exporters, diversification can reduce dependence on a limited number of buyers and create higher-value opportunities for crops suited to specialised demand. It also broadens Paraguay’s commercial presence in Europe, where traceability, phytosanitary compliance and product consistency are particularly important. Agriculture remains central to export growth The latest figures do not change Paraguay’s basic export structure: soy, cereals, meat and other primary or agro-industrial products remain dominant. What is changing is the number of destinations and the mix of products reaching them. The combination of strong volumes in major commodities and gradual expansion of niche crops gives Paraguay’s agricultural sector a broader international base as it enters the final quarter of 2026. Sources Ministry of Industry and Commerce – August exports under Certificates of Origin Central Bank of Paraguay – Foreign Trade Report, August 2026 SENAVE – Paraguay expands agricultural export markets SENAVE – Chia and sesame export growth © 2026 Paraguay Business Hub. All rights reserved.

Paraguay’s Agricultural Exports Broaden as Chia Reaches New European Markets Read More »

Paraguay Expands Mandatory Electronic Invoicing to New Taxpayer Groups

Businesses, Legislation, Taxation /

Paraguay Expands Mandatory Electronic Invoicing to New Taxpayer Groups DNIT Resolution 52/26 extends Paraguay’s compulsory electronic invoicing programme to six additional taxpayer groups between June 2026 and September 2027. Group 20 became subject to mandatory electronic invoicing on 1 September 2026, while the next phase will begin on 1 December. 18 September 2026 Paraguay is moving further towards the universal use of electronic tax documents. General Resolution DNIT No. 52/26 designates six additional groups of taxpayers as mandatory electronic invoicers and establishes a phased implementation calendar running from June 2026 to September 2027. Group 20 entered the system on 1 September Under the new timetable, Group 19 became subject to mandatory electronic invoicing on 1 June 2026 and Group 20 followed on 1 September. Group 21 will enter the system on 1 December 2026, with Groups 22, 23 and 24 scheduled for 2 March, 1 June and 1 September 2027 respectively. Affected taxpayers must issue their tax documents exclusively in electronic form through either e-Kuatia, the transactional system, or e-Kuatia’i, the free solution provided by the tax administration, depending on the technical and regulatory requirements applicable to each taxpayer. The virtual withholding receipt remains outside the general obligation. Paper authorisations cease after the mandatory start date Once a taxpayer reaches its compulsory start date, existing authorisations and stamping for pre-printed or self-printed documents lose validity from the following day. Before entering the electronic system, taxpayers must communicate the numbering already used and cancel non-electronic tax documents in accordance with DNIT procedures. The measure is therefore more than a change in invoice format. Businesses included in the new groups need to ensure that accounting systems, invoicing software, customer data and internal procedures are ready before their assigned date. A limited extension can be requested Resolution 52/26 also modifies the rules for extensions. Taxpayers that will join the transactional e-Kuatia system may request, once only, an extension of up to three months. The application must be filed at least 30 business days before the scheduled start date and must include supporting reasons, an implementation timetable and documentation signed by the taxpayer and its software developer. DNIT will evaluate each request technically and notify its decision through the Marandu tax mailbox. An extension is therefore not automatic and should not be treated as a substitute for preparing the migration in advance. Electronic invoicing is becoming the standard The resolution forms part of DNIT’s broader programme to expand the National Integrated Electronic Invoicing System (SIFEN). The tax authority states that the gradual incorporation of taxpayers is intended to improve traceability, authenticity and integrity of tax documentation while reducing irregularities associated with physical invoices. For foreign-owned companies operating in Paraguay, the practical point is straightforward: electronic invoicing should increasingly be treated as part of the standard tax-compliance infrastructure rather than as a regime limited to the country’s largest taxpayers. DNIT – General Resolution No. 52/26 on mandatory electronic invoicing DNIT – Official SIFEN / e-Kuatia resolutions DNIT – General Resolution No. 21/24, previous mandatory e-invoicing calendar © 2026 Paraguay Business Hub. All rights reserved.

Paraguay Expands Mandatory Electronic Invoicing to New Taxpayer Groups Read More »

error: Prohibido copiar