After the interest in sporting goods in Central America increased considerably in the first half of 2020, in the second half of last year and in the first four months of 2021 the number of searches on the Internet decreased.
Through a system that monitors in real time the changes in the interests and preferences of consumers in Central American countries, developed by CentralAmericaData, it is possible to project demand trends in the short and long term, for the different products, services, sectors and markets operating in the region.
Making decisions based on models that collect sociodemographic information of the area, characterizing the commercial environment of the possible locations of new stores and including data on the tastes and preferences of potential customers, reduces the risks of investments in the opening of new points of service.
The work teams and "data driven" companies, organizations that are based on the efficient use of data as the axis of all their processes, have found in the Commercial Intelligence and Geomarketing solutions, a possibility to reduce the risks in new investments associated with expansion plans and opening of new stores.
World Gym, which in El Salvador is located in Antiguo Cuscatlan, has a potential market of 266,000 consumers 15 minutes away by car, of which 13% are interested in yoga and 12% in weight training.
Using the Geomarketing solutions that we have developed for our clients, CentralAmericaData's Trade Intelligence team analyzed the environment of some of the main locations of the fitness centers, which operate in the countries of Central America. Below is an extract of the study's findings.
The Decatlón X store, located in Guatemala City in Pradera Zone 10, has a potential market of 225,000 consumers 15 minutes away by car, 47% of whom are interested in basketball and 9% in swimming.
Using the Geomarketing solutions that we have developed for our clients, CentralAmericaData's Trade Intelligence team analyzed the environment of some of the main locations of the establishments dedicated to the sale of sports articles, operating in the countries of Central America. Below is an extract of the findings of the study.
In Central America, nearly 900,000 people are looking to buy sporting goods online, and of this group of consumers, approximately 4% are exploring options to purchase swimming equipment.
CentralAmericaData's interactive information system monitors in real time the changes in consumer habits in all markets of the region, with fundamental information to understand the current commercial environment in which companies of all industries must operate.
In the region's markets, interest in bicycle accessories reported a clear upturn, with Guatemala, Costa Rica, Honduras and El Salvador being the countries registering the greatest increase in interactions associated with the topic on the Internet.
Through a system that monitors in real time changes in consumer interests and preferences in Central American countries, developed by CentralAmericaData's Trade Intelligence Unit, it is possible to project short and long term demand trends for the different products, sectors and markets operating in the region.
So far in 2020, interest in weight-loss products in Central America is on the rise, with Guatemala, El Salvador, Panama and Honduras recording the largest increases in interactions associated with the topic.
Through a system that monitors in real time changes in consumer interests and preferences in Central American countries, developed by CentralAmericaData, it is possible to project short and long term demand trends for the different products, sectors and markets operating in the region.
In Central America, more than one million people are looking to buy some type of footwear online, and of this group of consumers, approximately 18% explore options to acquire boots.
CentralAmericaData's interactive information system monitors in real time the changes in consumer habits in all markets of the region, with fundamental information to understand the current commercial environment in which companies of all industries must operate.
In Central America, it is estimated that more than 800,000 people are interested in sports shoes and clothing in the digital environment. Reebok, Under Armour and New Balance are some of the brands that have best positioned themselves in the minds of consumers with high purchasing power.
An analysis of the interests and preferences of consumers in Central America, prepared by the Trade Intelligence Unit of CentralAmericaData, shows interesting results on the preferences and tastes of people in various products, services, store chains, brands and activities.
In the first half of the year, interest in bicycle accessories reported a clear upturn in the region's markets, with Guatemala, Costa Rica and El Salvador being the countries that recorded the greatest increase in interactions associated with the topic on the Internet.
Through a system monitoring in real time changes in consumer interests and preferences in Central American countries, developed by the Trade Intelligence Unit of CentralAmericaData, it is possible to project short and long term demand trends for the different products, sectors and markets operating in the region.
In recent months, interest in sporting goods in the region's markets has increased, with Costa Rica and Panama recording the largest increases in interactions on the subject.
Through a system that monitors in real time changes in consumer interests and preferences in Central American countries, developed by CentralAmericaData, it is possible to project short and long term demand trends for different products, sectors and markets operating in the region.
In recent weeks, interest in activities such as yoga and pilates, and in personal hygiene and weight loss products, has increased in Central American markets.
Through a system that monitors real-time changes in consumer interests and preferences in Central American countries, developed by CentralAmericaData's Trade Intelligence Unit, it is possible to project short and long-term demand trends for the different sectors and markets operating in the region.
In the first nine months of 2019, companies in the region bought sports footwear abroad for $42 million, 5% more than reported in the same period in 2018, a rise explained by the behavior of imports in Panama, Nicaragua and Guatemala.
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In Guatemala, 5% of consumers are interested in training with weights, and almost 60% of them are between 15 and 30 years old, and have a high level of purchasing power.
An analysis of consumer interests and preferences in Guatemala, compiled by CentralAmericaData's Trade Intelligence Unit, provides interesting results on the preferences and interests of people who indicate a preference for certain fitness and wellness activities. [GRAFICA caption="Click to interact with graphic"]
From January to June 2018, countries in the region imported $25 million in sports footwear, and 50% were bought by companies in Guatemala and Costa Rica.
Figures from the TradeIntelligence Unit at CentralAmericaData: [GRAFICA caption="Click to interact with graphic"]