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Honduras's telecommunications sector expanded, driven by growth in mobile and fixed-line phone services and gains in postal and courier services tied to the rise of e-commerce.

Honduras's commerce sector grew on increased sales of transportation equipment, food products, electronics, fuel, fertilizers, and pharmaceuticals, reflecting rising internal consumption.

The Central Bank of Honduras is conducting a nationwide economic survey through June 2026 to update the country's production structures and improve measurement of economic activity.

Honduras's manufacturing sector grew, driven by food production—coffee, meat, and fish processing—and construction materials including cement, concrete, and steel reinforcing bar, the Central Bank reported.

Honduras's agriculture, forestry, and fishing sector expanded thanks to improved coffee yields from better farming practices and a rebound in banana, fruit, and African palm production.

The Central Bank of Honduras allocated $85.1 million in its June 11 currency auction, setting the weighted average exchange rate at L26.6929 per dollar for June 12.

Tradable goods prices in Honduras increased 0.81% month-over-month in May, driven by external shocks from geopolitical factors that pushed up fuel prices.

The Central Bank allocated $88.3 million in its June 10 currency auction, setting the weighted average exchange rate at L26.6836 per dollar for June 11.

The Central Bank of Honduras expressed deep condolences over the death of Daniel Alfredo Figueroa, who served as vice president of the institution.

Year-over-year inflation in Honduras reached 6.09% in May, driven partly by Middle East conflict impacts, temporarily exceeding the central bank's medium-term tolerance range of 4.00% plus or minus 1 percentage point.

The Central Bank auctioned $95.3 million on June 9, setting the official exchange rate at L26.6844 per dollar for June 10.

The central bank reports that credit to Honduras's private sector continues expanding, fueled by rising demand for business financing tied to stronger investment and economic activity.

Honduras's foreign-exchange inflows are growing faster than outflows, creating a positive gap driven mainly by family remittances and exports of goods and services, the Central Bank said.

The central bank auctioned $87.1 million in its June 8 foreign-exchange sale, setting the weighted average exchange rate at L26.6719 per dollar for June 9.

From January through April 2026, the Honduran government received $156.3 million in international disbursements, directing $145.3 million to budget support and $11 million to agriculture, energy, and education projects.

Honduras's public-sector debt reached $9.35 billion by April 2026, up $50 million from December 2025, with the central government accounting for the largest share.

Honduras's public external debt reached $10.75 billion as of April 2026, with 81.2% denominated in US dollars, 14.8% in IMF special drawing rights, and smaller portions in euros, yen, and other currencies.

The Central Bank of Honduras auctioned $81.1 million in its June 5 currency sale, setting the average exchange rate at L26.6842 per dollar effective through June 8.

Honduras has accumulated $1.027 billion in net international reserves since late January, with import coverage now at 6.5 months, the Central Bank reports.

Honduras's central bank auctioned $81 million in its June 4 foreign-exchange sale, setting a weighted average exchange rate of L26.67 per dollar for June 5.

The central bank allocated $96.3 million in its June 3 currency auction, setting the weighted average exchange rate at L26.67 per dollar for June 4.

The Central Bank of Honduras auctioned $105.1 million in its June 2 currency auction, setting the weighted average exchange rate at L26.6667 per dollar for Wednesday, June 3.

Honduras's Global Real Effective Exchange Rate Index held a 3.43% year-over-year gain in export competitiveness for the fourth consecutive month through April 2026, driven primarily by favorable exchange-rate movements.

The Banco Central de Honduras allocated $103.5 million in its May 26 foreign-exchange auction, setting a weighted average exchange rate of L 26.6526 per dollar for May 27.

The Banco Central de Honduras auctioned $93.6 million on May 25, yielding a weighted average exchange rate of L26.6543 per U.S. dollar for May 26, 2026.

Honduras's net international reserves accumulated $1.16 billion between January 27 and May 22, 2026, maintaining import coverage of 6.6 months, the Central Bank reported.

The Banco Central de Honduras auctioned $79.5 million on May 28, yielding a weighted average exchange rate of L26.6608 per U.S. dollar, effective May 29, 2026.

The Banco Central de Honduras awarded $109.3 million in its May 27 foreign-currency auction, setting a weighted average exchange rate of L26.6572 per dollar for May 28.