13.03.202617:40:15UTC+00Paraguay Trade Swings to Deficit in February

Paraguay’s trade balance posted a deficit of 77.5 million dollars in February 2026, compared with a surplus of 75.5 million dollars in the same month a year earlier, as a rebound in soybean exports offset previous declines. Total exports rose 1.4% year-on-year to 2.72 billion dollars. Sales of primary products increased to 783.3 million dollars, driven mainly by soybeans, while exports of agricultural manufactures fell to 620.7 million dollars and industrial manufactures rose to 338.3 million dollars. Fuel and energy exports totaled 157.4 million dollars. On the import side, total purchases from abroad grew 3.6% to 2.80 billion dollars, reflecting strong demand for machinery and consumer goods. Imports of primary products were led by corn for sowing and tobacco, while industrial imports remained robust. In contrast, imports of fuels and lubricants continued to decline amid shifting international prices.