During the third quarter, the Central American region purchased $255 million worth of diapers, mainly from Mexico, which captured 47% of the market, with Guatemala being the main importer with $70 million.
Figures from the Trade Intelligence Unit of CentralAmericaData: [GRAFICA caption="Click to interact with the graphic"]
Between September 25th and 28th, Ecuadorian businessmen from the cosmetics and cleaning products sector will visit Guatemala and El Salvador to showcase their products.
This event is being organized by the Trade Office of the Embassy of Ecuador in Guatemala and will be held at the Barceló Hotel in Guatemala and El Salvador.
Triclosan and triclocarban have been eliminated from the list of permitted substances for use in over the counter antibacterial hand soaps and bath gels.
From a press release by the FDA:
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today issued a final rule establishing that over-the-counter (OTC) consumer antiseptic wash products containing certain active ingredients can no longer be marketed.
Opportunities have been identified in the Bolivian market for products such as antitussives, nappy rash creams, central nervous system stimulants, chlorhexidine soap and veterinary products.
From a statement issued by the Ministry of Economy of El Salvador:
Senior leaders of the Salvadoran Pharmaceutical Chemical Industry grouped together under Inquifar held a working meeting this afternoon with delegations participating in the Second Round of Negotiations to reach a Partial Scope Agreement between Bolivia and El Salvador.
The corporation has decided to suspend operations indefinitely "due to the continuing deterioration of economic and business conditions ."
From a statement issued by Kimberly-Clark:
CARACAS, Venezuela, July 9, 2016 / PRNewswire / - Kimberly-Clark Corporation (NYSE:KMB) today announced the indefinite suspension of all operations in Venezuela, with immediate effect, due to the continuing deterioration of economic and business conditions.
The meeting in Guatemala will focus on various manufacturing segments, cosmetics, plastics, wood and food and beverages.
The 8th. edition of MANUFEXPORT Retail Supply will be held from on Septemberg 7th-8th 2016 in Santo Domingo del Cerro, Antigua Guatemala.
From a statement issued by Agexport:
The export manufacturing industry is a highly dynamic and innovative sector and every year implements new strategies and business models to potentiate its exports, which represent 30% of Guatemala's total exports and which generate about 200 thousand jobs. One of the goals set for this year, 2016, is to surpass by 6% the $3.585 million already exported, according to the Bank of Guatemala, from January to November 2015.
A study highlights basic grains, corn products, bread, broth, snacks, frozen seafood, shampoo, cosmetic powders and plastics for home use.
The study on market trends in manufacturing, agri-food and drinks in Mexico conducted in southeastern Mexico by the Promotion Agency for Exports and Investments in El Salvador (PROESA) indicates that one of the most important challenges for Salvadoran exporters to successfully enter the Mexican market is to increase their level of knowledge about the national supply in Mexico.
Chilean Companies selling cosmetics, medical supplies and products for radiology will be visiting Costa Rica and El Salvador from November 24th to 26th in search of distributors or dealers for their products.
From a statement issued by the Trade Commission of Chile in Costa Rica:
In order to enhance trade between Chile and Costa Rica, on Monday November 24 several Chilean companies specializing in sectors such as cosmetics, sunglasses, eyeglasses, dental chairs and radiation protection items will be in the country offering their products to future local customers.
Projections are that the nutraceutical and nutricosmetics industry will grow at rates of between 10% and 12% in the next five years.
From a statement issued by the Foreign Trade Promotion Office of Costa Rica (Procomer):
The global market for nutraceuticals continues to grow and forecasts also indicate that one of the key elements which will drive the market, according to sources such as Datamonitor, Mintel, TechNavio, Transparency, Global Industry Analysts and Research & Markets, is the increase in the population advanced in age, which results in increased demand for anti-aging and types of nutricosmetics which combat hair loss.
Supermarket chains are increasing their supply of health care and wellness products, especially those that are natural or organic.
From a statement issued by the Foreign Trade Promotion Office of Costa Rica:
Panama, unlike other Latin American countries, is a net importer of food products, within this category, supermarkets have specifically increased their supply of products geared towards health and wellness of Panamanians.
Male grooming products increased by 36% between 2008 and 2013.
From an article by the Costa Rican Foreign Trade Promotion Office (PROCOMER):
Trends in Beauty Market in Mexico.
The market for personal care and cosmetics in Mexico ended 2013 with sales of $10,843,000, which placed it in tenth position in the world below markets such as France, Russia and Italy, according to Euromonitor International.
Over the next few years an increase in Mexican's consumption of body care, facial and makeup products is forecasted.
From an article by the Costa Rican Foreign Trade Promotion Office (PROCOMER):
Over the next few years solid growth is forecast in the cosmetics market in Mexico, which might even exceed the strength of countries such as Brazil. According to the consulting firm Canadean, the growth of this sector in Mexico corresponds to a rapid recovery in consumption after the effects of the international crisis of 2009.
The U.S. and the European Union are the markets where consumers are willing to pay high prices for natural and organic products.
From an article by the Costa Rican Trade Promotion Office (PROCOMER):
Skin care products have the most growth within the category of cosmetics, and it is projected that there will continue to be a high level of dynamism due to advances in research and development.
The vegetarian trend has become more radical in the UK, where there is a demand for cosmetics produced free of any animal inputs.
From an article by the Costa Rican Trade Promotion Office (PROCOMER):
In the UK, hand in hand with the lifestyle trend of vegetarianism and veganism, there has been a growth in the demand for cosmetics which do not contain animal inputs, with some products satisfying this criteria already existing already in the market.
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