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"].
Transporte Masivo de Panama S.A. tenders the supply of original spare parts and tools for Volvo chassis for Gran Viale B7R and Torino B290R buses that make up the company's fleet.
Panama Government Purchase 2021-2-81-01-08-LP-003129:
"The Contractor shall maintain proper inventory levels in all warehouse facilities and possess the specialized tools that facilitate the work of technicians in order to perform preventive and corrective maintenance in each of the six (6) workshops that make up each Operation and Execution Center (COE) of Transporte Masivo Panama, S.A., for a period of thirty-six (36) months counted from the notification of the order to proceed issued once the respective contract has been countersigned.
Between the first four-month period of 2020 and the same period of 2021, vehicle sales in the local market increased by 20%, a rise that is largely explained by the behavior of marketed units of cars and SUVs.
The Office of the General Comptroller of the Republic reported that between April 2020 and the same month of 2021, the number of new units registered in the country increased 2,634%, going from 117 to 3,199.
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.
During May 2020, only 96 vehicles were reported for sale in the Panamanian market, 98% less than the same period in 2019.
The General Comptroller of the Republic reported that in the context of restrictions to economic activity by the outbreak of covid-19 sales have fallen considerably, since between May 2019 and the same month of 2020, the number of new units registered in the country decreased from 4,048 to 96.
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.
The Ministry of Education tenders the supply of different types of vehicles for use in the Operational Areas of the institution.
Dominican Republic Government purchase MINERD-CCC-LPN-2020-0005:
"Vehicles required:
-30 mini buses of 30 passengers, from 2019 onwards, 6 cylinders minimum, reinforced suspension, diesel fuel, high roof, cloth seats.
-20 double-cabin vans, model year 2020, five-passenger, six-speed automatic, 4-wheel drive, 3,000 to 3,200 cc turbo diesel engine, diesel fuel.
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.
Although the downward trend in new vehicle sales continues in Panama, the declines in the number of units marketed reported in recent months compared to the same periods in 2018 are decreasing.
Transporte Masivo de Panamá S.A. tenders the deep cleaning service of the buses owned by the institution, in all centers of operation and execution.
Panama Government Purchase 2019-2-81-01-08-LP-001398:
"Within the bus cleaning activities that are carried out to the fleet of TMPSA, there are a series of tasks focused on maintaining the proper state and interior cleanliness of the body of the fleet.
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