WASHINGTON, United States (CMC) – The Inter-American Development Bank says 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 7.8 per cent growth in 2025.

According to the latest edition of the IDB report, ‘Trade Trends Estimates – Latin America and the Caribbean’, the increase reflects “faster growth in both export volumes and prices”.

The report says 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.