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Latin American export and trade trends

Overview

Latin American export trends in 2026 show significant variation across different nations and trade partners. In the first half of the year, Argentina saw a 24.6% increase in total exports, reaching US$ 49.5 billion, driven largely by the energy, mining, and lithium sectors. Bolivia reported a record trade surplus of US$ 2.56 billion due to high prices for gold and silver, while Mexico reached a record US$ 81.4 billion in exports for July, fueled by manufacturing and electronics. Trade dynamics with China reveal contrasting outcomes for the region. El Salvador experienced a bilateral trade deficit of $2,150.4 million between January and July 2026, with exports to China representing only 1.42% of its total goods sold. In contrast, the Andean Community—including Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru—saw substantial growth, with China becoming its primary export destination, absorbing 22.1% of the bloc’s total external sales. Key commodities driving these regional exports include copper, gold, petroleum, coffee, and cocoa. Within the Andean region, Bolivia is experiencing growth in food exports. Dairy exports reached $11 million in the first half of 2026, primarily serving Colombia and Peru, while sweet biscuit exports are expanding from Peru into Brazil, Argentina, and Chile. In Ecuador, the 2026-2027 mango export season has commenced early with shipments to Canada, though experts warn that El Niño-related climatic conditions could reduce total production volume by as much as 40%. Reflecting on the preceding year, 2025 data shows the Andean Community (CAN) achieved an 11.5% growth in exports, totaling $187.461 billion and resulting in a trade surplus of $10.041 billion for the second year in a row. Within the bloc, Peru led with $90.472 billion in sales, followed by Colombia ($50.205 billion), Ecuador ($37.152 billion), and Bolivia ($9.633 billion).

Entities

Peru · Bolivia · Mendoza · INDEC · China

Timeline

  1. 12 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 19 sources
    Andean region sees growth in dairy, biscuit, and mango exports

    Bolivia expands dairy and biscuit exports, while Ecuador begins an early mango season amid climate concerns. The Andean Community saw an 11.5% rise in total exports in 2025, led by China.

  2. 16 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 34 sources
    Latin American and Spanish regions report varied export trends for 2026

    Latin American and Spanish regions report diverse export trends for 2026, with Argentina and Mexico seeing growth in energy and manufacturing, while Bolivia's surplus is driven by high mineral prices.

Sources

ameve.eu · boliviaemprende.com · canalcostatv.es · caretas.pe · centroamerica360.com · chacodiapordia.com · construclub.co · contextohn.com · cuarto.com.ar · datanews.com.ar · diariodealmeria.es · diariodechimbote.com · diarioimagen.net · diariosanrafael.com.ar · dinero.com.sv · dinero.hn · dn.pt · ecocuyo.com · economis.com.ar · elcomercio.com.ec · eldiadecordoba.es · eldiariodemadryn.com · elestrechodigital.com · elheraldopy.com · elmonterizo.com · elnacional.com.py · elsol.com.ar · eunews.it · expreso.ec · freshplaza.es · huelvared.com · jugend2000.ch · kijiji.ca · lapatria.bo · laprensa-digital.com · larepublica.pe · lavozdesanjusto.com.ar · magazinemanagement.gm-bolivia.com · newsonline.com.ar · noticiasdelbolson.com.ar · notimercio.ec · nuevapresencia.com · portalportuario.cl · radioregional.com.ar · revistamercados.com · sanden.co.jp · sce.bo · sisepuedeecuador.com

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