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.
From January to June 2019, companies in Central American countries imported microwave ovens for $17 million, which is 8% more than the amount reported for the same period in 2018.
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From January to June 2019, Central American companies imported $277 million worth of electrical wires and cables, and purchases from China increased 4% over the same period in 2018.
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From January to June 2019, companies in the region allocated $31 million to the import of video cameras, 3% less than the amount reported for the same period in 2018.
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Consistent with the 6% decline reported in 2018 with respect to 2017, in the first half of this year the import of fiber optic cable in Central America registered a 20% year-on-year decline.
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During the first half of 2019, Central American companies imported $200 million in fridges and freezers, and purchases from companies in Mexico grew 6% over the same period in 2018.
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Between January and June 2019, the region spent $92 million to import these products, and purchases from Mexican companies grew 23% over the same period in 2018.
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During the first quarter of the year, imports of televisions from companies in the region totaled $81 million, 20% less than the amount reported for the same period in 2018.
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In the first quarter of 2019, countries in the region imported electric transformers for $83 million, and purchases from companies in China increased 18% over the same period in 2018.
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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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After imports of fiber optic cables in Central America fell 6% in 2018 compared to 2017, the first quarter of 2019 recorded a 33% year-on-year decline.
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During the first quarter of 2019, Central American companies imported $96 million in fridges and freezers, and purchases from companies in China were up 20% compared to the same period in 2018.
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From January to March 2019, Central American companies spent $17 million importing video cameras, and purchases from China increased 6% over the same period in 2018.
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From January to March 2019, Central American companies imported $133 million in electrical wires and cables, and purchases from the U.S. increased 23% over the same period in 2018.
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