The Americas are the largest exporters of soybeans, corn, sugar, coffee, copper and LNG. US exchanges set many world benchmarks, and Brazil, Argentina, Chile and Peru dominate several agricultural and mineral markets.
Countries in this region
Grains · Energy · MetalsArgentinaArgentina is the world's largest exporter of soybean meal and oil and a major corn, wheat and beef supplier.Grains · Metals · EnergyBrazilBrazil is the largest exporter of soybeans, sugar and coffee and a top iron ore supplier.Energy · Fertilizers · GrainsCanadaCanada is the world's largest potash producer and a major exporter of crude, wheat, canola and metals.Metals · GrainsChileChile is the world's largest copper producer and a leading lithium supplier.Energy · Grains · MetalsColombiaColombia exports crude, coal, coffee and flowers and imports feed grains.Grains · EnergyEcuadorEcuador is the world's largest banana exporter and a leading shrimp and cocoa supplier, and uses the US dollar.Grains · Energy · MetalsMexicoMexico is the world's largest corn importer and the largest silver producer.GrainsParaguayParaguay is a major soybean and beef exporter that ships by river barge.Metals · GrainsPeruPeru is one of the largest copper, zinc and silver producers and the world's largest fishmeal exporter.Energy · Grains · MetalsUnited StatesThe United States is the largest LNG exporter and a leading supplier of crude, refined products, soybeans and corn.EnergyVenezuelaVenezuela holds the world's largest proven oil reserves, but sanctions limit trade.
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Each country page starts with the essentials: capital, currency, languages, what the country sells and buys, and its main ports. Full guides add trade values, opportunities, company setup, government procedures, official contacts and recent trade updates as they are published.
TradeScout24 Insights · Region overview · Last reviewed 31 Oct 2026