WASHINGTON, United States (CMC) – The value of goods exported from Latin America and the Caribbean grew by 15.7 per cent year-on-year in the first quarter of 2026, building on the 7.8 per cent growth last year, the Inter American Development Bank (IDB) has reported.

In the latest edition of “Trade Trends Estimates-Latin America and the Caribbean,” the IDB said that the increase reflects faster growth in both export volumes and prices.

It said regional export growth was driven primarily by mining products, particularly gold and copper, and strong performance in agribusiness products such as soybeans, coffee, and meat. Oil exports also contributed significantly.