Latin America’s exports surge 20%: a new commodity boom?
Recent estimates from ECLAC show that demand for metals such as gold, silver and copper has driven improvements in the region’s trade balance La entrada Latin America’s exports surge 20%: a new commodity boom? se publicó primero en Buenos Aires Herald .
Latin America's exports have surged by 20% year-over-year in the first half of 2026, according to data released by the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC). This growth is largely attributed to the sharp increase in commodity prices, particularly for minerals and metals like copper, gold, silver, and tin.
The region's export volumes are expected to continue growing at a rate of 20% in value terms for the rest of the year, driven by rising prices and a 9% increase in volumes. While the outlook for the second half of the year remains positive, ECLAC Executive Secretary José Manuel Salazar cautions that the current conditions are different from those that fueled a similar commodity boom between 2003 and 2014.
Salazar emphasizes that while there is a favorable window of opportunity, the region's dependence on natural resource exports remains a concern.
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