Asunción, Agencia IP.- In January 2025, maquila industries reached 30,690 direct jobs, representing an increase of 734 jobs compared to December 2024. Additionally, sector exports amounted to $100 million in the year’s first month. According to data from the Chamber of Maquila Companies of Paraguay (Cemap), the year-over-year growth is even more significant, with an […]
Asunción, Agencia IP.- In January 2025, maquila industries reached 30,690 direct jobs, representing an increase of 734 jobs compared to December 2024. Additionally, sector exports amounted to $100 million in the year’s first month.
According to data from the Chamber of Maquila Companies of Paraguay (Cemap), the year-over-year growth is even more significant, with an increase of 5,507 jobs compared to January 2024, representing a 22% growth.
The main sectors concentrating 72% of maquila employment are:
Auto parts, leading with 7,159 jobs, stands out for its ability to absorb labor and integrate into global value chains.
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