The Strategic Agency for Productive, Environmental and Social Projects of Honduras tenders the supply of 2,708 tablets.
Honduras Government Purchase AEPAS-H-4449-LPI-009-2021:
"The tender will be carried out in accordance with the International Competitive Bidding (ICB) procedures set forth in the Inter-American Development Bank publication entitled Policies for the Procurement of Works and Goods Financed by the Inter-American Development Bank (GN2349-9) and, is open to all Proposers from eligible countries, as defined in those rules.
Imports in the sector continue to rise, since from January to September 2020, companies from Central American countries imported $367 million in laptops and similar devices, 14% more than in the same period of 2020.
Figures from the Trade Intelligence Unit of CentralAmericaData: [GRAFICA caption="Click to interact with the graphic"]
In Costa Rica, of the total number of exporters whose majority of shipments are in the metal-mechanics, electrical and electronics or plastics sectors, 25% meet a profile of potential participation in global value chains.
An analysis prepared by the Foreign Trade Promotion Agency of Costa Rica (Procomer) explains that "... the 3 sectors agree in selling their products to at least 6 main GVCs: construction (25% of companies), agriculture (23%) trade (20%), food (11%), electronic components and telecommunications (10%) and medical industry (9%)."
Samsung, Huawei, LG and Lenovo are some of the brands with the greatest presence in searches and conversations online and on social networks associated with these electronic devices, which are carried out by Central American consumers with high purchasing power.
An analysis of the interests and preferences of consumers in Central America, prepared by the Trade Intelligence Area of CentralAmericaData, provides interesting results on the preferences and tastes of people for deodorants and other personal care items.
Between July and October 2020, the number of people in Guatemala exploring options for buying professional DJ equipment online grew by 40%, while the number of Salvadoran consumers looking to purchase Xbox consoles decreased by 16%.
CentralAmericaData's interactive platform, Consumer Insights, monitors in real time changes in consumer habits in all markets in the region and in other Latin American countries, with fundamental information to understand their behavior, new trends and anticipate eventual changes in their purchasing patterns.
The I Shop, which is located in San Salvador's Multiplaza shopping center, has a potential market of 380,000 consumers 15 minutes away by car, and 39% of them are interested in tablets, and 14% in desktop computers.
Using the Geomarketing solutions we have developed for our clients, CentralAmericaData's Trade Intelligence team analyzed the environment of some of the main locations of establishments dedicated to the sale of consumer electronics equipment, such as cell phones, laptops, desktops and other items, operating in the countries of Central America. Below is an extract of the study's findings.
During the last few weeks in the digital environment, interest in laptops and notebooks has been increasing in all markets of the region.
Through a system that monitors in real time the changes in the interests and preferences of consumers in Central American countries, developed by CentralAmericaData, it is possible to project short and long term demand trends for the different products, sectors and markets that operate in the region.
In the region's countries, more than 3 million people are looking to buy some type of audio equipment online, and 12% of these consumers are exploring options for purchasing a vehicle audio system.
The interactive information system developed by CentralAmericaData, monitors in real time the changes in consumer habits in all markets of the region, with fundamental information to understand the new commercial environment that has emerged in an accelerated manner.
In recent weeks, interest in the region's markets for electronic equipment, computers and technological services has clearly picked up, with educational software and computer security services being among the most marked trends.
Using a system that monitors in real time changes in consumer interests and preferences in Central American countries, developed by CentralAmericaData's Trade Intelligence Unit, it is possible to project short and long term demand trends for the different products, sectors and markets operating in the region.
9% of Costa Rican consumers are interested in gaming consoles, and almost half of them are between 21 and 30 years old, and have a high level of purchasing power.
An analysis of consumer interests and preferences in Costa Rica, compiled by CentralAmericaData's Trade Intelligence Unit, provides interesting results on the preferences and favoritism of people who show interest in the different types of electronic equipment available. [GRAFICA caption="Click to interact with graphic"]
Between January and November 2017, countries in the region imported $189 million worth of television sets from Mexico, and 56% was purchased by companies in Guatemala and Panama.
Figures from the information system "Trade between Central America and Mexico", compiled by the Business Intelligence Unit at CentralAmericaData: [GRAFICA caption = "Click to interact with graph"]
The Argentina Chamber of Electronic, Electromechanical and Lighting considers Panama to be a gateway to the Central American market.
Companies from the argentine electricity sector are looking to consolidate themselves in the Central America and Caribbean market.
The Argentina Chamber of Electronic, Electromechanical and Lighting Companies (CADIEEL) will be participating in the organization of an Argentine Pavilion at the 2014 edition of IEEE CONCAPAN from 12 to 14 November.
From the 17th to the 20th of November, the country will host the convention of the Institute of Engineers of Electrical Electronics of Central America and Panama.
The thirteenth edition of the Convention of Central America and Panama (CONAPO), will be held at the Hotel Real Intercontinental in San Jose.
"German Moya, CONCAPAN coordinator, said in a press release that there is an objective to promote the link between institutions and experts in order to develop joint research projects and stimulate innovation in professional practice", published Elfinancierocr.com.