economy
May 8, 2026
Plans to Produce More and Better: Report Cycle 2025 and Program 2026
Words of the President of the Central Bank of Nicaragua during the Presentation of the "National Plan for Production, Consumption, and Trade 2026-2027 Harvesting Well-being for Nicaraguan Families" before the National Assembly of Nicaragua
TL;DR
- The 2025-2026 production cycle achieved 97.8% compliance with the National Production, Consumption, and Trade Plan despite adverse climate conditions.
- The livestock sector exceeded expectations with 104.1% compliance, while agro-industry reached 103.4%.
- Agricultural production met 87.3% of its goals, impacted by rainfall deficits.
- Exports of primary goods in 2025 reached US$3,407.9 million, surpassing targets by 7.5% with significant increases in coffee, cocoa, and beef.
- The 2026-2027 plan anticipates a 61% probability of 'El Niño', projecting below-normal rainfall and intense heat, necessitating adaptive strategies.
- Production targets for 2026-2027 include increases in rice, beans, and corn, with specific goals set for beef, milk, pork, poultry, eggs, sugar, and palm oil.
- Export projections for 2026 total US$3,595.7 million, with key contributions from beef, coffee, and cheese.
- Institutional actions include technical assistance, seed production, aquaculture support, entrepreneur training, and forest nursery establishment.
- Environmental protection is a cross-cutting theme, with plans for natural regeneration, forest monitoring, and community fire brigades.
- The Nicaraguan economy grew 4.9% in 2025 and is projected near 6% in early 2026, underpinning the production plan's objectives.