Trade Deficit Widens 12.8% Through May

Published on Honduras Daily · Jul 19, 2026 · Originally reported July 17, 2026 by Banco Central de Honduras (X)

Honduras's trade deficit in goods hit $2.98 billion through May 2026, up 12.8% from a year earlier, driven by rising imports and a decline in maquila (assembly-for-export) trade.

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