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[BUSINESS] · Paraguay, Brazil · 7 sources

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Part of situation: Paraguay industrial and agricultural expansion (18 clusters)

Paraguay economy shows growth as Brazilian investment rises

Paraguay economy Maquila Law Brazilian investment Alto Paraná trade surplus

Paraguay is experiencing significant economic activity, characterized by a 13.9% increase in imports and a 24.7% rise in exports during the first eight months of 2026. This growth has resulted in a trade surplus of approximately USD 716.9 million. The increase in imports is largely driven by the acquisition of capital goods, machinery, and raw materials, signaling heightened industrial and commercial investment.

Parallel to this macroeconomic growth, Paraguay is attracting substantial interest from Brazilian investors, particularly through the Maquila Law regime. This legal framework encourages companies to establish production facilities aimed at export. The Alto Paraná department has become a central hub for this activity, hosting nearly half of the country's 324 registered maquiladoras. Notably, about 90% of business inquiries to the Alto Paraná Governor's Office originate from Brazil.

To capitalize on this momentum, the 17th Expo Paraguay Brasil is scheduled for November 11-13, 2026, in Hernandarias. Organized by the Paraguay-Brazil Chamber of Commerce with support from the Ministry of Industry and Commerce, the event seeks to channel over USD 600 million in potential investment opportunities, focusing on technology, innovation, and Industry 4.0.

Entities

Alto Paraná · Brazil · Cámara de Comercio Paraguay Brasil · Ministerio de Industria y Comercio · Paraguay

Claims

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  • [○ 1 SOURCE] Paraguayan exports reached USD 14,025.3 million from January to August 2026
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] The 17th Expo Paraguay Brasil aims to facilitate over USD 600 million in investment opportunities www.ultimahora.com
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] The Alto Paraná department hosts 160 of Paraguay's 324 registered maquiladoras www.ultimahora.com
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] Approximately 90% of business inquiries received by the Alto Paraná Governor's Office come from Brazilian investors www.ultimahora.com
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] Paraguayan imports grew 13.9% between January and August 2026
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] Paraguay recorded a trade surplus of approximately USD 716.9 million between January and August 2026

Sources

Consumo de electricidad crece casi 16 % y supera por primera vez al de biomasa en Paraguay [elnacional.com.py]
Consumo de electricidad crece casi 16 % y supera por primera vez al de biomasa en Paraguay [revistapy.com]
Consumo eléctrico supera por primera vez a la biomasa sólida [www.elheraldopy.com]
Alto Paraná concentra la mitad de las maquiladoras del país y el 90% de las consultas empresariales de Brasil [diarioparaguayo.com]
Lei de Maquila: por que o Paraguai está atraindo tantas empresas brasileiras? [www.granjanews.com.br]
Alto Paraná concentra la mitad de las maquiladoras del país y el 90% de las consultas empresariales de Brasil [www.ultimahora.com]
80 reuniones dejan abierta una nueva agenda comercial entre Argentina y Paraguay [www.ultimahora.com]