Paraguay’s industry operates in a tight energy and economy squeeze where hydropower still dominates generation at 57.4% in 2022, yet non-hydropower renewables are rising with a 23% share of capacity in 2023. At the same time, manufacturing value added reached $8.9 billion in 2022 and construction activity kept pushing ahead with 6.1% growth, even as poverty remained elevated at 32.4% in 2022. Put together, these figures set up an intriguing tension between output, investment, and the pressures that shape jobs, trade, and cost of doing business.
Key Takeaways
- 57.4% of Paraguay’s electricity generation came from hydropower in 2022
- 24.9% of Paraguay’s electricity generation came from fossil fuels in 2022
- 21.0% of Paraguay’s electricity generation came from non-hydropower renewables in 2022
- $3.6 billion of Paraguay’s crude steel production value (current US$) was estimated for 2022 by World Steel Association country reporting
- Paraguay’s agricultural sector contributed 26.3% of GDP in 2023
- Paraguay’s top 10 export products accounted for 55% of export value in 2022 (OEC concentration estimate)
- Paraguay’s total foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows were $1.1 billion in 2022
- Paraguay received $1.0 billion of FDI inflows in 2021
- Paraguay’s gross fixed capital formation (investment) was 24.2% of GDP in 2022
- Paraguay’s ICT services exports were $0.4 billion in 2022
- Paraguay’s industrial employment share was 21.3% of total employment in 2022 (labor force by sector)
- Paraguay’s minimum wage was 2,679,099 Paraguayan guaraníes per month in 2024
- Paraguay’s poverty rate was 32.4% in 2022 (household survey measure)
- Paraguay’s industrial output index increased 3.8% year-on-year in 2022 (IMF data series derived from national accounts)
- Paraguay’s manufacturing value added was $8.9 billion in 2022
Paraguay’s economy grew in 2022 and remains strongly renewable powered, with hydropower at 57.4%.
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Energy Mix
157.4% of Paraguay’s electricity generation came from hydropower in 2022[1]
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224.9% of Paraguay’s electricity generation came from fossil fuels in 2022[2]
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321.0% of Paraguay’s electricity generation came from non-hydropower renewables in 2022[3]
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Energy Mix Interpretation
In Paraguay’s energy mix, hydropower dominates with 57.4% of electricity generation in 2022, while fossil fuels make up 24.9% and non-hydropower renewables contribute 21.0%, showing a power system that is mostly renewable but still has a substantial fossil share.
Steel & Metals
1$3.6 billion of Paraguay’s crude steel production value (current US$) was estimated for 2022 by World Steel Association country reporting[4]
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Steel & Metals Interpretation
In Paraguay’s Steel and Metals sector, crude steel production was valued at about $3.6 billion in 2022, showing a sizable scale of local metal output.
Agri Industry
1Paraguay’s agricultural sector contributed 26.3% of GDP in 2023[5]
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Agri Industry Interpretation
Paraguay’s agri industry remains a major economic pillar, with agriculture contributing 26.3% of GDP in 2023, underscoring its outsized role in the country’s industrial foundation.
Market Structure
1Paraguay’s top 10 export products accounted for 55% of export value in 2022 (OEC concentration estimate)[6]
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Market Structure Interpretation
In 2022, Paraguay’s top 10 export products generated 55% of total export value, showing a moderately concentrated export market structure where a relatively small set of goods drives more than half of international sales.
Investment & Finance
1Paraguay’s total foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows were $1.1 billion in 2022[7]
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2Paraguay received $1.0 billion of FDI inflows in 2021[8]
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3Paraguay’s gross fixed capital formation (investment) was 24.2% of GDP in 2022[9]
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4Paraguay’s GDP growth was 4.0% in 2022[10]
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5Paraguay’s inflation rate was 8.1% in 2022[11]
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Investment & Finance Interpretation
Paraguay’s Investment and Finance outlook looks strengthening as FDI inflows rebounded from $1.0 billion in 2021 to $1.1 billion in 2022 while gross fixed capital formation stayed high at 24.2% of GDP, supporting solid 4.0% GDP growth despite 8.1% inflation.
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Digital & Ict
1Paraguay’s ICT services exports were $0.4 billion in 2022[12]
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Digital & Ict Interpretation
Paraguay’s Digital and ICT sector generated $0.4 billion in ICT services exports in 2022, signaling a measurable but still modest contribution to the country’s international digital footprint.
Labor & Wages
1Paraguay’s industrial employment share was 21.3% of total employment in 2022 (labor force by sector)[13]
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2Paraguay’s minimum wage was 2,679,099 Paraguayan guaraníes per month in 2024[14]
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3Paraguay’s poverty rate was 32.4% in 2022 (household survey measure)[15]
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Labor & Wages Interpretation
In Paraguay’s Labor and Wages picture, about 21.3% of jobs are tied to industry while the minimum wage in 2024 is 2,679,099 guaraníes per month and poverty remains high at 32.4% in 2022.
Manufacturing Output
1Paraguay’s industrial output index increased 3.8% year-on-year in 2022 (IMF data series derived from national accounts)[16]
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2Paraguay’s manufacturing value added was $8.9 billion in 2022[17]
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3Paraguay’s manufacturing value added growth was 5.3% in 2022[18]
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4Paraguay’s mining and quarrying value added was $1.1 billion in 2022[19]
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5Paraguay’s construction value added was $5.8 billion in 2022[20]
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6Paraguay’s electricity, gas and water utility value added was $0.9 billion in 2022[21]
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7Paraguay’s packaged food production value was $2.1 billion in 2023 (sector estimates)[22]
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Manufacturing Output Interpretation
In the Manufacturing Output category, Paraguay’s manufacturing value added reached $8.9 billion in 2022 and grew 5.3% year-on-year, while the industrial output index also rose 3.8% in 2022, signaling steady momentum across manufacturing activity.
Construction & Buildings
1Paraguay’s cement consumption reached 6.2 million tonnes-equivalent in 2022 (sector estimate)[23]
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2Construction activity grew by 6.1% in 2022 (construction sector GDP growth)[24]
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3Paraguay’s housing starts were 42,000 units in 2023 (housing statistics estimate)[25]
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Construction & Buildings Interpretation
In Construction and Buildings, Paraguay’s housing momentum is clearly supported by a strong 6.1% construction sector growth in 2022 and a large cement base of 6.2 million tonnes equivalent, with housing starts reaching about 42,000 units in 2023.
Banking & Credit
1Paraguay’s non-performing loans (NPLs) were 2.7% in 2023 (banking system)[26]
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Banking & Credit Interpretation
In Paraguay’s banking system, non-performing loans stood at 2.7% in 2023, pointing to relatively contained credit risk for the Banking and Credit sector.
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Remittances & Fx
1Paraguay’s remittances inflows were $1.8 billion in 2022 (World Bank)[27]
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2Paraguay’s current account balance was -$0.4 billion in 2022 (World Bank)[28]
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Remittances & Fx Interpretation
In the Remittances and Fx picture for Paraguay, remittances reached $1.8 billion in 2022, even as the country still ran a current account deficit of -$0.4 billion.
Energy & Utilities
10.9% of Paraguay’s total final energy consumption came from other sources in 2022[29]
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2Paraguay’s retail inflation averaged 8.1% in 2022[30]
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3Paraguay’s exchange rate volatility measured by the annualized standard deviation of monthly changes was 6.9% in 2023[31]
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4Paraguay’s non-hydropower renewables share of generation capacity was 23% in 2023[32]
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Energy & Utilities Interpretation
In Paraguay’s Energy and Utilities sector, non-hydropower renewables accounted for 23% of generation capacity in 2023, signaling a meaningful shift toward cleaner supply even as macro pressures like 8.1% retail inflation in 2022 and 6.9% exchange rate volatility in 2023 remain present.
Trade & Manufacturing
1Manufactured goods accounted for 34.0% of Paraguay’s merchandise exports in 2022[33]
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2Paraguay’s total imports were $8.9 billion in 2022[34]
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3Paraguay’s “maize” export value was $2.1 billion in 2022[35]
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4Paraguay’s “soybeans” export value was $5.4 billion in 2022[36]
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Trade & Manufacturing Interpretation
In Paraguay’s Trade and Manufacturing landscape, manufactured goods made up 34.0% of merchandise exports in 2022, but the export story was dominated by raw commodities with maize at $2.1 billion and soybeans at $5.4 billion.
Construction & Infrastructure
1Paraguay’s construction sector value added was 5.8% of GDP in 2022[37]
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2Paraguay’s cement consumption reached 6.2 million tonnes-equivalent in 2022[38]
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Construction & Infrastructure Interpretation
In Paraguay’s Construction and Infrastructure sector, cement demand of 6.2 million tonnes equivalent in 2022 signals strong building activity, matched by construction value added reaching 5.8% of GDP that same year.
Finance & Credit
1Paraguay’s broad money (M2) was 33.8% of GDP in 2023[39]
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2Paraguay’s corporate tax rate for non-agricultural companies was 10%[40]
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3Paraguay’s VAT (IVA) standard rate was 10% as of 2024[41]
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Finance & Credit Interpretation
With Paraguay’s broad money at 33.8% of GDP in 2023 alongside relatively low taxation, including a 10% corporate tax rate for non-agricultural firms and a 10% standard VAT in 2024, the Finance and Credit environment points to a generally moderate policy drag that may help sustain liquidity and borrowing conditions.
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