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.
Régimen de Maquila
Maquila refers to Paraguay's export-oriented manufacturing and assembly regime. It is important for industrial policy, jobs, investment, and trade with Brazil and other markets.
Paraguay implemented a new permanent residence visa for foreign investors requiring applications starting at $70,000 in productive, tourism, real estate, or financial sectors.
DNIT and Asoban signed an agreement to create a secure platform for exchanging tax and banking data starting in 2027, while the tax authority also reviews special regimes and regulates cryptocurrencies to increase revenue.
The 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.