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Transporting Cargo To and From Paraguay Contact UsMain Ports and Airports in Paraguay
Seaports
Because Paraguay does not have direct access to the sea, the only ports they have are situated on rivers. Here are the current riverports:
- Puerto de Ita Enramada (Asuncion)
- Port of Villeta
- Port of San Antonio
- Port of Encarnacion
The Asuncion Port and the Villeta Port handle the majority of cargo coming into Paraguay, and they are both located on the Paraguay River.
Airports
Paraguay has many airports in the country, although it uses only one for international cargo:
- Guaraní International Airport
Import/Export Info Between the US/Canada and Paraguay
Paraguay has the 87th largest export economy in the world. Currently, it stands as the US’ 73rd goods trading partner, with $2.8B generated in two-way trade.
In exports, the US ranks Paraguay as our 54th largest market, earning $2.7B in 2017, a 38% increase from the previous year and a 119.9% increase since 2007. These are the most popular US exports to Paraguay:
- Electrical machinery and machinery
- Mineral fuels
- Toys and sports equipment
- Perfumery and cosmetics
The US ranks Paraguay as the 117th most significant supplier of goods. Imports in 2017 were down 16% from 2016, generating only $125M in trade, but this is an 84% increase since 2007. Popular imports from Paraguay include:
- Sugar
- Grains, seeds, and fruit
- Animal products (other)
- Wood and wood products
- Electrical machinery
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