Trade

Key Facts

—The record. Nicaragua’s exports reached $5.09 billion in the first half of 2026, the highest ever for the period, the trade ministry said.

—The growth. That is a 17.3 percent jump on the same six months of 2025, and the first time first-half sales have crossed $5 billion.

—The leaders. Raw gold, clothing and beef made up about 67 percent of the total, with gold now the top earner.