AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoParaguay Trade & Agribusiness: Paraguay reported a US$746M trade surplus in H1 2026, with exports up 23.6%, while the soybean seed sector is sounding alarms over limited access to new certified technology and low certified seed use (about one-third of the market). Poultry Exports: Paraguay’s chicken meat is set to enter new markets soon, with shipments referenced in recent trade updates. Urban Tech & Infrastructure: Asunción will host “Smart City Paraguay 2026” on Aug. 24-25, aiming to turn urban ideas into projects amid municipal election priorities. Agri-Food Market Access: Villa María Exporta (Sept. 9-11) will bring importers from four continents to meet local food suppliers, pushing SMEs toward new export destinations. Energy & Industry Finance: Itaipú’s first half of 2026 results highlight US$239M for Paraguay plus clean power delivery. Global Context for Industry: Canada is pushing to conclude a Mercosur free-trade deal before end-2026, while US tariff threats are raising competitiveness concerns for regional manufacturers.
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