Paraguayan Maquila Exports Grow 32.1% Through July 2026
Exports from Paraguay's maquila sector totaled $858.7 million through July 2026, with growth driven mainly by new products like ethyl alcohol and biodiesel.
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Exports from Paraguay's maquila sector totaled $858.7 million through July 2026, with growth driven mainly by new products like ethyl alcohol and biodiesel.
maquilabiodieselexpo-maquilaParaguay's maquila export regime grew by 25% in the first half of 2026, reaching $717 million, with the Mercosur trade bloc as its main destination and a 6% increase in jobs.
mercosurmaquilaargentinaEconomist Jorge Garicoche states that Paraguay, which attracts low-scale foreign investments mainly in plastics and textiles, needs more stable rules in infrastructure and energy to capture larger and impactful projects, remaining a strategic destination for Brazilian entrepreneurs.
jorge-garicochemaquilaParaguay recorded a 35% increase in the establishment of foreign companies in 2025, totaling 660 new firms, according to Vice Minister Eduardo Gustale.
maquilaeduardo-gustaleThe trade agreement between the European Union and Mercosur, in force since May 1, 2026, guarantees zero or preferential tariffs for 95% of Paraguayan exports to the European market, consolidating the country as a production and export platform geared toward Europe.
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