Paraguay recorded a trade surplus of US$746.6 million in the first half of 2026, marking a decisive reversal from the deficit posted during the same period last year.
The turnaround was primarily fueled by robust soybean exports, which capitalized on favorable global demand and competitive pricing in the agricultural sector.
The data underscores the continued resilience of South America’s agricultural export engine.
Paraguay’s performance aligns with a broader regional trend of improving trade balances, as neighboring economies also report strong external sector results.
The shift from deficit to surplus suggests that export revenues have significantly outpaced import costs, providing a buffer for the country’s external accounts.
This development follows similar positive signals from regional peers.