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CEMAP and SE CNIME will hold a technical seminar with full registration on May 28, 2026, at the Mangoré Cultural Center in Ciudad del Este to present the new regulations for the maquila regime.
maquilaciudad-del-esteIndustry and Trade Minister Marco Riquelme confirmed that export sectors are seeking to raise prices abroad to mitigate the impact of the sharp depreciation of the dollar, which has reduced margins for industries such as maquiladoras and fruit and vegetable producers.
maquilamarco-riquelmeThe interest of Brazilian investors in Paraguay is growing steadily, with delegations arriving weekly from various Brazilian states. The most targeted sectors include vertical construction, textiles, auto parts, metallurgy, and food, according to Fabio Fustagno, president of the Paraguay-Brazil Chamber of Commerce.
maquilajbsciudad-del-esteThe maquila regime in Paraguay is experiencing its best moment, driven by the apparel sector. The alliance between Texcin and the Dass group resulted in Dass-Tex, which has already invested over US$40 million and plans to create 1,200 jobs. Brands such as Nike, Umbro and Asics are expected to begin production in the country soon.
maquilatextildass-texindustria-textilParaguay posted a US$84.2 million trade surplus in the first quarter of 2026, reversing the previous year's deficit, thanks to the soy complex, which grew 43.2% in value. Meanwhile, electronic payments rose 24%, with 8 out of 10 transactions via QR Code, and a business mission to Taiwan opened new investment opportunities.
maquilaParaguay's Deputy Minister of Industry, Javier Viveros, took part in the Conexa 2026 event in Florianópolis, where he presented investment opportunities in the country to more than 3,000 Brazilian businesspeople, highlighting the maquila and real estate sectors.
conexa-2026javier-viverosmaquilaParaguay's maquila regime attracts brands such as Lacoste, Wrangler, Fila, and Good American, which already produce in the country. The system offers tax exemptions on inputs and machinery, provided the final product is exported. Beyond garment manufacturing, the sector is expanding into services like telemedicine and software development, concentrating in four strategic zones.
maquilalacostefilawranglergood-americanExperts point out that Paraguay's fiscal advantages, while still relevant, have lost weight given the need for improvements in infrastructure, legal security, and quality of public services.
maquilaParaguay offers five tax advantages to attract investment, including reduced income tax rates, VAT between 5% and 10%, no wealth tax (except real estate), and special regimes such as the Maquila Law and Free Trade Zones, according to data from the Ministry of Economy and Finance (MEF) and the National Directorate of Tax Revenue (DNIT).
maquilaWith a US$40 million investment, Subatlantic Paraguay will set up an industrial cold-storage facility in Hohenau, Itapúa, processing 20 tons of Argentine langoustines daily for export to Europe, Canada, and the United States, generating up to 600 direct jobs.
hohenaumaquilasubatlantic-paraguayitapuaThe city of Hohenau, in the department of Itapúa, is advancing with an industrial park that includes a shrimp processing plant, with a US$40 million investment from the international consortium South Atlantic Paraguay. The project, under a public-private partnership model, is expected to generate up to 600 direct jobs and strengthen the region as a border industrial hub.
hohenaumaquilaitapuaBrazilian group Dass, a manufacturer of footwear and apparel for brands such as Nike, Adidas, Fila, and Umbro, announced an investment of about US$40 million to set up a plant in Mariano Roque Alonso, near Asunción, under the maquila regime. The company already generates about 600 jobs in the country.
maquilamariano-roque-alonsoExports under Paraguay's maquila regime reached US$ 471 million between January and April 2026, driven mainly by the auto parts sector. Brazil remains the primary destination for shipments.
maquilaParaguay's maquila sector recorded exports of US$ 471 million between January and April 2026, an increase of US$ 83 million compared to the same period in 2025. Growth was driven by auto parts, food, clothing, and aluminum, which accounted for 71% of shipments. The regime generated 35,357 direct jobs, 45% held by women, and approved 24 new programs with projected investment of US$ 57 million.
maquilaParaguay's maquila regime recorded exports of US$471 million in the first four months of 2026, an increase of US$83 million compared to the same period in 2025. The sector generated 1,154 new jobs and approved 24 new investment programs. Additionally, brands such as Fila, Umbro, Nike, ASICS, and Champion are already producing in the country, with emphasis on the partnership between Grupo Texcin and Grupo Dass.
maquilaDass Group, a Brazilian manufacturer of brands such as Nike, Adidas, Fila, Umbro, Asics and Champion, has transferred its production line from Argentina to Paraguay, attracted by tax incentives from the Maquila Regime. The new plant, inaugurated in March, received a US$ 40 million investment. While the factory in Coronel Suárez (Buenos Aires) was closed, the unit in Eldorado (Misiones) operates at reduced capacity, generating uncertainty among workers.
argentinamaquilacalzadotextilParaguay's total exports reached $6.2059 billion in the first four months of 2026, a 14.6% increase year-on-year, driven by strong growth in primary products and industrial manufactures, while beef exports declined.
maquilaParaguay's maquiladora sector exported USD 471 million in the first four months of 2026, up USD 83 million year-on-year, driven by autoparts, food, clothing, and aluminum. The industry now employs 35,357 people, with 45% women, and 24 new programs approved in April alone.
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