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Latin American export and trade trends

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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). Beyond China, the United States and the European Union remained significant partners, capturing 17.3% and 13.2% of the market, respectively.

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