The Second Nicaragua Exports Forum Successfully Opens in Managua

With the participation of more than 300 national and international delegates, the Second Nicaragua Exports Forum officially opened. This high-level business and trade event aims to consolidate Nicaragua's export offerings and strengthen its presence in global markets.

During the opening ceremony, presided over by Laureano Ortega Murillo, Presidential Advisor for Investment and International Cooperation, Erwin Ramírez, Minister of Development, Industry and Commerce (MIFIC), members of the diplomatic corps, and business leaders from various sectors, the dynamism and growth of this second edition of the event were highlighted. The forum exceeded expectations in terms of attendance.

In his remarks, Laureano Ortega Murillo emphasized the forum's success and highlighted Nicaragua's progress in investment.

"We have more exhibitors, more participants, more companies, more guests, and this is thanks to the work our government has been doing and the tireless efforts of the export sector, producers, and Nicaraguans", he said.

He mentioned that "this time we have 346 participants, 52 Nicaraguan companies with commercial exhibits, representatives from 34 countries, including, of course, the embassies that are with us, and 16 international buyers."

He noted that business matchmaking sessions will be held with the participation of 41 companies, 27 Nicaraguan and 14 foreign; Mexico, Myanmar, Honduras, and China are among the participating countries. He added that there will be approximately 70 meetings, 33 in person and 37 virtual, taking advantage of new telecommunications technologies.

He emphasized that "there is a special focus on sectors such as coffee, meat, sugar, cocoa, seafood, palm oil, tobacco, beans, and beer. These are products of excellent quality that promote and project Nicaragua in global markets."

Ortega Murillo affirmed that the country's export sector, especially the agricultural export sector, has proven to be the pillar of the economy in the face of the various situations that have arisen worldwide.

"The agricultural export sector, always growing in Nicaragua, demonstrates its enormous strength and, above all, its job creation. Thousands upon thousands of Nicaraguans work in this sector and are the lifeblood and engine of the Nicaraguan economy," he said.

He added that the forum is dedicated to continuing to promote exports and access to new markets.

“We have, of course, the very important markets of the Americas: the United States, Mexico, Central America, South America, and the European Union. We are also working to gain greater and better access to new markets such as the Russian Federation and the People's Republic of China, with whom we have strengthened trade since the reestablishment of diplomatic relations in 2021 and with whom we already have a free trade agreement. We are also working to increase participation and exchange with our brothers and sisters in Turkey and with all the peoples of the world. This is the clear policy of the Nicaraguan government: to promote economic and commercial exchange with all the peoples of the world under fair conditions and always based on respect, equal treatment, and non-interference,” he added.

The most important platform for exports

Nicaragua Exporta is the platform for promoting and developing exports, driven by the Government of Reconciliation and National Unity.

The Minister of Development, Industry, and Commerce, Erwin Ramírez, pointed out that "exports in Nicaragua continue to grow. We closed 2025 with a record figure of $8,722 billion. And so far this year, from January to September, we have registered $7,362 billion, 10.4% more than we registered in the same period in 2025. This means that our projections for the end of the year remain very positive, and we hope to once again reach a record figure that brings us close to $9 billion."

He mentioned that the exportable supply is primarily in the hands of small producers.

"Our exportable goods are primarily in the hands of small producers. When we talk about coffee, we're talking about 500,000 Nicaraguans dedicated to coffee production and trade. This sector is controlled by producers with less than 20 manzanas (approximately 20 acres), representing 50,000 families. Therefore, when we talk about the coffee export sector, we're emphasizing its importance not only economically, but also socially."

"Our beef sector continues to grow, contributing significant resources to our economy. The shrimp sector, thank God, has been showing growth figures in recent months; it continues to contribute: shrimp, lobster. And the tobacco cigars are there. These are the best cigars in the world. This isn't just the opinion of Nicaragua's Minister of Commerce; they're among the best in the world," he said.

During the two-day forum, conferences, panels, and logistical information sessions will be held—everything that can further contribute to increasing these excellent export figures.

Source: 19 Digital