Sandinista regime claims historic export record in January
The United States continues to be Nicaragua's largest trading partner.
TL;DR
- Nicaragua set a historical record in exports for January 2026, reaching $1,006.6 million.
- This represents a 55.5% growth compared to January 2025 and a 10.7% growth compared to January 2024.
- Raw gold was the leading export product, accounting for 37.2% of the total.
- Coffee, apparel, and beef were also major export contributors.
- The United States remained the principal destination for exports, followed by Canada and Central American countries.
- Apparel exports were boosted by the Free Trade Zones.