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"]
In the first nine months of 2018, Central America imported $101 million in washing machines and their parts, and purchases from Thailand grew 8% compared to the same period in 2017.
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In the first nine months of 2018, companies in the region spent $47 million to import video cameras, 7% more than in the same period in 2017, mainly explained by purchases from the United States.
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Between January and September 2018, companies in Central America imported $291 million in fridges and freezers, 12% less than in the same period last year.
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From January to September 2018, companies in Central American countries imported optical fiber cables for $46 million, and 63% were bought by companies in Costa Rica and Nicaragua.
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From January to September 2018, companies in Central American countries imported microwave ovens for $25 million, 6% more than was reported in the same period in 2017.
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From January to September 2018, imports of electric motors and generators totaled $195 million, 80% more than in the same period in 2017, because of purchases from El Salvador from Spanish companies.
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In the first nine months of 2018, Central American countries imported $399 million in electrical wires and cables, and 50% were bought by companies in Costa Rica and Guatemala.
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In the first half of 2018, Central American countries imported $57 million in electric incandescent lamps and tubes, and 52% was purchased by companies in Guatemala and Costa Rica.
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