The value of the exports of the countries of Latin America and the Caribbean It grew by 6.4% in 2025, a figure that reflects an acceleration in the growth of this item compared to the 4.7% registered in 2024, despite the fears generated by the tariff policy of US President Donald Trump.
According to estimates published this Thursday by the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), by region highlights Mesoamericawith a planned expansion of 7.2% in the year ending, almost double what was achieved in the previous year (3.8%).
Specifically in the case of Mexicothe external sales They climbed an estimated 6.6%, compared to 4.2% in 2024.
Also within this area, the exports of Central Americawith a strong average growth of 11.5% in 2025, after the stagnation registered in the previous period.
In the case of the nations of South Americahe IDB predicts that the external shipments They increased by 5.1% in 2025, after growing 4.4% in 2024.
On the contrary, in the Caribbean the exports They moderated last year: the estimated growth of 14.6% did not exceed the 41.2% recorded previously.
Foreign sales
The progress in foreign sales in Latin America and the Caribbean It is mainly due to an increase in the volume of exportable goods and not so much to an improvement in prices, which only grew marginally, the report insists.
Among the items and products that registered increases in 2025, the IDB includes the miningespecially gold, copper and silver, and the strong performance of the agribusinessincluding coffee, cocoa, fruits and meats, along with manufacturing sectors such as medical supplies, vehicles and plastics.
According to the analysis of IDBthere are signs that the region “could enter a expansion phase sustained commercial“, despite the fact that the balance of risks for trade in the entire area “remains moderately biased to the downside, and the outlook remains subject to an environment of high uncertainty“.
In the case of the imports It was also evident dynamismwith a 6.1% increase in purchases in 2025, after the 3.2% increase in 2024, “in line with the rebound in domestic demand and the evolution of global trade,” the report states.
In conclusion, the report of the Inter-American Bank warns that the region needs promote reforms and attract investments to increase the productivity and competitiveness of their economies in international markets.
Specifically, Latin American and Caribbean nations must reduce costs of trade, and support exports and the investment so that international trade remains an important driver of growth.
