economy
May 9, 2026
Nicaragua projects increased agricultural production despite El Niño's climate impact
The Nicaraguan government anticipates an increase in most segments of agricultural production, despite the potential impact of the El Niño climate phenomenon.
TL;DR
- Nicaragua expects increased production in most agricultural segments, including rice, beans, and corn.
- Coffee production is projected to fall by 7.1% due to crop cyclicity and climate variability.
- The livestock sector anticipates positive growth, with projections for beef, milk, cheese, pork, and poultry.
- Sugar production is expected to increase by 9.6%, and palm oil by 2.1%.
- Fishing production is projected to decrease by 7.7% due to oceanographic and regulatory factors.
- Nicaragua aims to consolidate exports in the agri-food and forestry sectors, with beef and coffee as main drivers.
- Official forecasts predict agricultural and forestry exports of $3.59 billion in 2026.
- The Nicaraguan economy grew by 4.9% in 2025 and shows a near 6% expansion in early 2026.