In the first quarter of 2021, Nicaraguan exports experienced a 21% increase compared to the same period in the previous year, totaling over 928.5 million dollars in foreign sales, according to the Export Processing Center (Cetrex). Raw gold continued to be the top export, followed by golden coffee, beef, cane sugar, and peanuts. The United States was the primary buyer, importing over 419.2 million dollars worth of products, followed by Central America, with El Salvador being the main regional buyer. Other markets included the Bahamas, Jamaica, Switzerland, Peru, the Czech Republic, Tunisia, Turkey, and Venezuela.