Latin America and Caribbean exports jump 15.7% in Q1 2026 as commodity demand lifts trade

Goods exports from Latin America and the Caribbean rose 15.7 per cent year on year in the first quarter of 2026, accelerating from 7.8 per cent growth in 2025, according to an Inter-American Development Bank report. The gain was driven by both higher volumes and firmer prices for commodities including copper, gold, crude oil, soybeans and coffee. The figures point to stronger supply capacity in the region alongside resilient global demand, providing direct fundamental support for those markets.