Fruit juices and concentrates, canned tropical fruit, water, electric cables, laminated iron or steel products, antisera and drugs are among the products with the potential to enter the Israeli market.
A study by the Costa Rica Foreign Trade Promotion Office has identified 63 products that have export potential indicative to the Israeli market. The sector with the greatest potential is food (19%), followed by livestock and fisheries (19%) and metallurgy (17%). Among the products are: juices and fruit concentrates, canned tropical fruit, water, electric cables, laminated iron or steel products, antisera and drugs.
Australian consumers imbibe on average 11 cups of coffee a week, spending an average of $344 per year.
Information from the Foreign Trade Office of Costa Rica:
The Australian economy is experiencing a good moment: it is the twelfth largest in the world, with sustained economic growth close to 3% in the last 5 years, driven by a growing middle class.
Next year the sector expects to exceed the 12% growth in sales abroad seen between 2014 and 2015, by going to new markets in Africa and South America.
On top of the 12% growth in the export of medicines and other pharmaceutical products there was also greater participation in government procurements, which according to the Chemical Pharmaceutical Industry Association of El Salvador (Inquifar), "... grew by 40% in the last year".
Between January and March this year the sector generated $10.8 million from exporting footwear, mainly to the United States.
Although in a more timid manner, Salvadoran footwear exports have been growing in recent years, driven in part by an increase in the production of leather and footwear, which in 2015 grew by 10% compared to the previous year.
Elsalvador.com reports that "...Exports range from footwear made of leather or composition leather (the main export), shoes made of textile materials, with rubber or plastic soles, waterproof, and even spare parts. The United States is according to the balance of the Central Reserve Bank, the main destination for exports. It is followed by Central America. From 2010 to March 2016, the country exported $139.3 million to that destination, out of a total of $289.5 million sent to destinations around the world."
Simplification of the import process in Acajutla and a reduction in delivery times of goods for export are part of the changes announced by the Ministry of Finance.
From a statement issued by the Ministry of Finance:
The Ministry of Finance, through the Directorate General of Customs, announces the implementation of measures that will improve the flow of goods, transit and people and in turn, reduce the time it takes to carry out procedures for Salvadoran exports, all in order to decongest borders and make controls more agile:
From December 2016 the Asian country will prevent the entry of agricultural products containing any residues of agrochemicals.
From a statement issued by the State Phytosanitary Service in Costa Rica:
SFE authorities have communicated to exporters of unprocessed plant products destined for Korea, that this nation has established a new legislation on Maximum Residue Limits (MRLs) of pesticides.
A growing demand for this type of food in the European country has been indicated, but there also the challenges related to non-tariff requirements, the atomization of sales channels, and cultural trading style.
From the summary of a report by PROCOMER: "Spanish Market Potential for Health Foods":
Overall, the opportunities will involve promotional effort, perhaps more than the average done for other countries or regions, which must include:
From September 27 to 29 Costa Rica will be hosting an event which brings together representatives from companies and free zones in Latin America and other continents.
The Association of Free Zones of the Americas will be holding the XX Conference on Free Zones of the Americas, a space which will bring together representatives from the most important countries and free zones in Latin America, to discuss and exchange experiences and knowledge.
Drought in Southeast Asia is creating opportunities to export more palm oil to Europe, where the entry of the product is duty free because of the Association Agreement with Central America.
The fall of up to 45% in the production of palm oil in Southeast Asia (the world's leading producer) due to El Niño has opened up an opportunity for Central American countries to export the product to markets such as Europe.
Opportunities in the Arab country have been announced for chutneys, organic coffee, pastries, organic tuna, dried fruits, plants, flowers and foliage.
The Foreign Trade Promotion Office (PROCOMER) has opened a trade promotion office in Qatar. Alvaro Stone, director of Exports at the office, informed Nacion.com that an official has been based in the premises of the Embassy of Costa Rica in that country since late last year.
In 2015 exports exceeded $5.4 billion, an increase of 4% compared to 2014, with manufacturing and agribusiness sectors leading the growth.
From a statement issued by the Ministry of Economy of El Salvador:
The Ministry of Economy presented on Tuesday, its Foreign Trade Report which comparatively analyzes the main business indicators of El Salvador in its interaction with the rest of the world.
High potential for online shopping in China has brought up opportunities for segments such as bathing suits, where 60% are imported products.
From a statement issued by PROCOMER:
Japan is one of the main entry points to the Asian region and is also a fashion leader, an industry worth approximately $110,000 million. According to a report by ProColombia, Japan imports more than 60% of its swimsuits and it was also found that consumers pay higher prices for these products, making it an attractive market to service.
The Colombian government has reduced tariffs to 0 on imports of lentils, beans and garlic, and suspended the price band for crude and refined oils.
From a statement issued by the President of Colombia:
The National Government has approved a reduction to 0% on tariffs on the import of lentils, beans and garlic, and has temporarily suspended the price band for crude and refined oils, which will ease the cost of the food basket for Colombians during the first half of 2016.
There is potential in the Colombian market for exporters of pasta, snacks, biscuits and gravy, through strategic partnerships with supermarket chains.
From a statement issued by the Costa Rican Foreign Trade Promotion Office :
San Jose, February 22, 2016. Building partnerships with supermarket chains represents an option for Costa Rican exporters of food products such as pasta, snacks, biscuits and gravy, to gain admission to that market.
There are 27 manufacturers of medical and pharmaceutical products operating under the free zone regime, and they buy 80% of inputs and raw materials from the international market.
From the executive summary of a study entitled "Dominican Republic: Opportunities for the supply of inputs in the medical device industry" by PROCOMER:
For those who supply the medical device industry in CR, opportunities to do the same in the Dom.