In 2020, companies in Central American countries imported microwave ovens for $25 million, and 78% of total purchases were made from companies in China and Malaysia.
Figures from the Trade Intelligence Unit of CentralAmericaData: [GRAFICA caption="Click to interact with the graph"]
From January to June 2020, companies in Central American countries imported $12 million worth of microwave ovens, and 83% of total purchases were made from companies in China and Malaysia.
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Interest in household appliances fell considerably in Central America in March and April, but in recent months the situation has been reversed and the volume of interactions related to the issue has grown among consumers in the countries of the region.
Through a system that monitors in real time changes in consumer interests and preferences 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 operating in the region.
More than 4 million people in the region are looking to buy appliances online, and 19% of these consumers are exploring options for purchasing climate control equipment.
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 kitchen appliances in the region's markets has increased, with Honduras and Guatemala recording the largest increases in interactions on the subject.
Through a system that monitors in real time changes in consumer interests and preferences in Central American countries, developed by CentralAmericaData, it is possible to project short and long term demand trends for different products, sectors and markets operating in the region.
At the regional level, it is estimated that Mabe Guatemala, Distribuidora Electrónica, GMG Comercial Costa Rica and Mabe de El Salvador accounted for about 23% of total kitchen imports.
A study by CentralAmericaData's Trade Intelligence Unit shows that El Gallo Más Gallo from Alajuela, Whirpool Guatemala and Agencias Way are other companies with a considerable share of the Central American kitchen market.
In the first quarter of 2019, purchases of electric ovens and grills in the region's countries totaled $20 million, and purchases from companies in Mexico increased 14% over the same period in 2018.
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In the first half of the year, purchases of electric kitchen ovens and grills in the countries of the region totaled $37 million, 5% more than imports in the same period in 2017.
Figures from the information system on the Electrical Kitchen Ovens and Grills Market in Central America complied by the Business Intelligence Unit at CentralAmericaData: [GRAFICA caption="Click to interact with graphic"]
In the first quarter of the year, purchases of ovens and electric grills in countries in the region totaled $19 million, 23% more than the amount imported in the same period in 2017.
Figures from the information system on the Kitchen Oven and Electric Grills Market in Central America, compiled by the Business Intelligence Unit at CentralAmericaData: [GRAFICA caption = "Click to interact with graph"]
In 2017, Central American countries imported $81 million worth of kitchen ovens and electric grills, 12% more than in 2016.
Figures from the information system on the Kitchen Oven and Electric Roaster Market in Central America, compiled by the Business Intelligence Unit at CentralAmericaData: [GRAFICA caption = "Click to interact with graph"]
In 2016 Central American countries imported $72 million worth of cooking ovens and electric grills, 9% less than in 2015.
Figures from the information system on theMarket for Kitchen Ovens and Electric Grills in Central America, complied by the Business Intelligence Unit atCentralAmericaData: [GRAFICA caption="Clic para interactuar con la gráfica"]