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Clear filtersHonduran Small Businesses Say They Can't Compete With Chinese Retailers
Micro and small-business representatives say they cannot compete with Chinese-owned stores that have access to cheaper financing, larger import volumes, and industrial-scale production, raising concerns about local manufacturing and employment.
La PrensaRead in EnglishLeer en EspañolPublished on Honduras Daily · Oct 19, 2026#chinese-retailers#mipymes#local-competitionPower Blackouts Costing Valle de Sula Businesses Millions
Three blackouts lasting 6 to 8 hours in September have cost small and medium-sized businesses in the Valle de Sula an estimated 30 million lempiras (about $1.2 million), with most lacking backup generators to sustain operations, a sector representative said.
Electricity Tariff Rise Threatens Small Businesses in Sula Valley
A 12.48% increase in electrical rates for the third quarter of 2026 is straining micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises in the San Pedro Sula region, which say they cannot absorb the cost hike without losing competitiveness.