Panamanian Exports Decrease by 46%

During the first two months of the year, export value was $125 million, compared to $232 million during the same period in 2008.

Wednesday, May 13, 2009

According to statistics from the General Accounting Office, the most affected areas were sea products (shrimp with a 59.9% decrease and shrimp larvae with 96.8%).

Raul Carrillo wrote in Laestrella.com.pa: "Melon exports also had a setback with a decrease of 68.4%, watermelon with 59.6% and pineapple with 42.6%. The comptroller’s report noted that the total of imported goods decreased by 14% compared with January and February of 2008."

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