China is the source market for imports that has remained the most stable since 2012, since in that year it represented 42% of regional purchases and in 2020 it represents 72%.
Figures from the Trade Intelligence Unit of CentralAmericaData: [GRAFICA caption="Click to interact with the graphic"].
During the first months of 2021, 20% of the automobile-type vehicles circulating on the streets of Central American countries were Honda, Mazda, Chevrolet and Ford brands, while of the total number of light-duty vehicles, Isuzu, Hyundai and Hino accounted for 10%.
The report "Vehicle fleet in Central America", from CentralAmericaData's Business Intelligence area, gathers the most updated information on the automotive market in Central American countries.
Costa Rican Social Security Fund tenders the supply of pick up, microbus, ambulance and truck type vehicles.
Costa Rican Government Purchase 2021LN-000002-0001101101161:
"Detail of vehicles required:
-Pick ups diesel engine 4x4 traction, manual gearbox, four doors, with capacity for 5 passengers.
-High roof microbuses with capacity to transport 15 passengers, 4x2 traction, with four cylinders and manual gearbox.
At the beginning of 2020, 25% of the automobile type vehicles circulating on the streets of Central American countries were of the KIA, Suzuki, Mazda and Nissan brands, while of the total of light cargo vehicles, Ford, Mitsubishi and Chevrolet monopolized 14%.
The report "Vehicles in Central America", from the Trade Intelligence Unit of CentralAmericaData collects the most updated information on the automotive market in Central American countries.
It is estimated that the vehicles of Arrendadora CAFSA, Constructora Hernan Solis, Bimbo and Coca Cola, represent 3% of the total units registered in the name of large companies in the country.
The report "Vehicles in Central America, with details of the business fleet", by CentralAmericaData, gathers the most updated information of the automotive market in Central American countries.
In the first quarter of the year, 43% of the vehicles circulating in the countries of the region were automobiles, 17% corresponded to light load units and 7% to heavy load vehicles.
Data from the report "Vehicular Fleet in Central America", from the Trade Intelligence Unit of CentralAmericaData, detail different characteristics of the vehicles circulating in the streets of Central American countries.
The Caja Costarricense de Seguro Social tenders the supply of 92 vehicles of different types.
Costa Rica Government Purchase 2019LN-000002-1161:
"Details of vehicles required:
-46 pick ups 4x4
-16 ambulances 4x2
-13 minibuses 4x2 high top, for 15 passengers
-8 Station Wagon 4x4 up to 7 passengers
-5 ambulances 4x4
-3 Station Wagon 4x4 for 11 passengers
Up to December 2017, 45% of the vehicles circulating in countries in the region were automobiles, and 13% were light load units.
Data from the report "Vehicular Fleet in Central America", compiled by the Business Intelligence Unit at CentralAmericaData, details the different characteristics of the vehicles that transit the streets of Central American countries.
The National Learning Institute (Instituto Nacional de Aprendizaje or INA) is putting out to tender 10 hybrid vehicles, 4 trucks, 4 pick-up trucks and a microbus.
Costa Rica Government Purchase 2018LN-000002-0002100001:
"Detail of the vehicles required:
- 10 new hybrid vehicles, with two electric motors for double traction (4x4), with four cylinder petrol engine with a maximum power not less than 55kw, with start button.
In the first nine months of 2017, Central American companies imported $167 million worth of tires for trucks and buses, 4% more than in the same period in 2016.
Figures from the information system on the New Tire Market for Trucks and Buses in Central America, compiled by the Business Intelligence Unit at CentralAmericaData: [GRAFICA caption = "Click to interact with graph"]
In December 2016, 20% of the vehicles circulating in the countries of the region were between 1 and 5 years old, and 19% between 6 and 10 years old.
Data from the report"Vehicle Fleet in Central America 2016" compiled by the Business Intelligence Unit at CentralAmericaDatashows the different characteristics of the vehicles circulating in Central American countries.
Between January and September 2016 the Central American countries imported a monthly average of $18 million in new tires for buses and trucks.
Figures from the information system on the Market for new tires for trucks and buses in CentralAmerica complied by the Business Intelligence Unit at CentralAmericaData: [Figure caption = "Click to interact with graphics"]