75% of plastic production is consumed in the domestic market and the rest is exported mostly to Central America.

"The majority of foreign sales are directed to the Central American market, and the rest goes to the Caribbean, Puerto Rico, Dominican Republic, Haiti, Trinidad and Tobago, United States, Mexico and some South American countries", reported Prensalibre.com .

Source: prensalibre.com

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May 2017

In 2016 the value of imported plastic and its manufactures in the region amounted to $3.668 million, equivalent to 1.7 million tons, 9% more than the volume purchased in 2015.

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Purchases and Sales of Plastic in Central America

August 2016

In 2015 the countries of the region exported $1000 million worth of plastic and plastic products, led by Costa Rica and El Salvador, with $354 million and $337 million respectively.

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July 2013

Between January and May, recycled plastic exports generated revenues of $2.2 million.

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After the 2009 crisis, plastic exports reported growth for a second consecutive year.

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