02 · Why these sectors
Fit with the productive matrix
Each sector leverages natural, logistics, or talent assets already available in the country, lowering entry CAPEX and operational risk.
Sectors to invest in Honduras
Six priority engines curated by the National Investment Council, with LPPI/ZOLI legal frameworks, sector data intelligence, and free institutional support.
01LPPI · ZOLI02Sovereign framework03CNI accompaniment04Open data
01 · Six economic engines
Strategic Sectors
Explore each of the six priority engines curated by CNI and visit the sector page of your interest to discover key indicators, competitive advantages, LPPI/ZOLI legal fit, and active projects ready to invest.
Agribusiness
Agricultural processing and export value chains.
$1.2B
Sector FDI · ref.
14%
GDP share
Tourism
Natural, cultural and business destinations.
2M+
Annual visitors · ref.
ZOLT
Tourist zones
Energy
Renewable generation and energy efficiency.
58.6%
Clean matrix
LPPI
Fiscal incentives
Manufacturing
Light industry, textiles and assembly.
48h
U.S. window
ZOLI
Free-zone regime
Infrastructure
Public works, logistics and connectivity.
78.6%
Port throughput
PPP
Public-private model
Logistics and Transport
Multimodal connectivity and value-added services.
2
Connected coasts
Hub
Active regional
02 · Why these sectors
An investment thesis, solid and verifiable.
The sectors prioritized by CNI are selected for their real capacity to attract capital, generate quality jobs, and boost exports.
02 · Why these sectors
LPPI and ZOLI legal framework
Fiscal incentives, legal certainty, and free-zone regimes that protect the investment throughout the project lifecycle.
02 · Why these sectors
Institutional accompaniment
Free legal, technical, and data-intelligence advisory delivered by the CNI team at every milestone of the Investor Journey.
03 · Honduras macro framework
The environment that supports investment.
Verifiable indicators underpinning the investment thesis and CNI sector prioritization.
03 · Honduras macro framework
$993.9M
FDI received (2024)
Balance of payments · BCH
03 · Honduras macro framework
78.6%
Port throughput
Puerto Cortés · ENP
03 · Honduras macro framework
11
Free Trade Agreements
Access to 45+ nations
03 · Honduras macro framework
58.6%
Clean energy matrix
Solar, wind and hydro
03 · Honduras macro framework
+9.89M
Inhabitants · demographic dividend
Average age 31 years
Sector guide
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Investor guide
LPPI/ZOLI legal framework, priority sectors and CNI institutional pathways to land capital in the country.
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