Family agriculture drives USD 160M in Paraguay
IMIGUAY · Updated on 10/23/2026 · 5 min read
Family agriculture in Paraguay generates USD 160 million, supplies 85% of the local market, and boosts new opportunities in the region.
The strength of family agriculture in Paraguay
Paraguayan family agriculture continues to show its full strength and dynamism in the country's economic scenario. According to information released by the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAG) and originally published by the newspaper La Nación, the sector already moves around USD 160 million, generating income and development for thousands of families in the countryside.
Impact on the economy and Paraguayan tables
The sector is a true pillar for internal supply and the country's growth. Among the main highlights, we can point out:
- Family agriculture is responsible for supplying 85% of the food consumed throughout the national territory.
- The business volume reaches the expressive mark of USD 160 million, strengthening the local economy.
- Diverse production is also gaining ground and boosting exports to countries in the region.
- New job opportunities and investments emerge along the entire productive and logistic chain.
This excellent news demonstrates the continuous growth potential of the Paraguayan productive sector, opening promising paths for those who wish to invest, work, or undertake in the country.
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