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Paraguay agricultural and export economic trends

Overview

Paraguay has seen significant developments in its agricultural and trade sectors. Between 2020 and 2022, the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock reported that family-farm producers generated over 670 billion guaraníes through domestic sales. This growth was attributed to expanded direct-sale channels, public procurement, and the “Hambre Cero” food-security program.

By the first seven months of 2026, the nation experienced a broader surge in total exports, reaching US$12.1 billion. This 25.2% year-on-year increase shifted the trade balance from a deficit to a US$679.1 million surplus. Soybean shipments served as a primary driver, increasing by nearly 50%. While soybean and maquila factory goods grew, other sectors such as beef and electricity exports saw declines. To better reflect these shifts, authorities are working to update economic measurement methods through the CABSI project.

Entities

National Institute of Statistics · Paraguay · Central Bank of Paraguay

Timeline

  1. 3 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    Paraguay exports surge 25% to US$12.1 billion

    Paraguay's exports rose 25.2% to US$12.1 billion in the first seven months of 2026, driven by soybeans, while authorities work to update national economic statistics.

  2. 23 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    Paraguay's family farms generate over 670 billion guaraníes in three years

    Paraguay’s MAG says family farms earned >670 bn GU in three years via domestic sales, fairs and the Hunger‑Zero program, benefiting over 39 k producers.

Sources

elnuevosiglo.com.co · revistaplus.com.py · riotimesonline.com