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Clear filtersApparel Maquiladoras Account for 45–50% of Exports
The maquila industry generates about 130,000 jobs, contributes 45–50% of Honduras's gross exports, and projects $5.5 billion in shipments for 2026, though sector leaders say stronger investment climate and security are needed to sustain growth.
Diario RoatánRead in EnglishLeer en EspañolPublished on Honduras Daily · Aug 16, 2026#maquiladora#exports#employmentApparel Industry Sheds 40,000 Jobs Despite Investment Plans
Honduras's maquiladora sector lost roughly 40,000 jobs in 2025 as companies closed and relocated, even as the government announces a potential 4,000-job textile plant and says a US tariff on Honduran goods is straining competitiveness.
Diario RoatánRead in EnglishLeer en EspañolPublished on Honduras Daily · Aug 2, 2026#maquiladora#employment#textilesApparel Industry Presses for Zero-Tariff Deal With US
The head of Honduras's apparel manufacturers association is calling on the government to negotiate zero tariffs with the United States for agricultural goods and auto parts, matching Mexico's treatment, to boost competitiveness as the Trump administration considers new trade measures.
Diario RoatánRead in EnglishLeer en EspañolPublished on Honduras Daily · Jul 23, 2026#maquiladora#us-tariffs#trade-policy