Maquila exports reached US$980.9 million, a significant reduction compared to 2022, which reached US$1,401.2 million, according to Banco Central de Reserva (BCR) statistics.
As for imports of petroleum derivatives, the reduction was seen in products such as gasoline, diesel and propane gas, reaching US$2,487.8 million, a reduction of 6.9% compared to the US$2,673 million recorded in 2022.
The report also noted reductions in exports of traditional products such as coffee and sugar, where the golden bean experienced a drop in exports of 16.84% and sugar 5.25%.
Translated by: A.M