From January to November 2019, Central American countries imported $72 million in car batteries from Mexico, 2% more than what was purchased in the same period in 2018.
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In the first half of last year, imports of vehicle parts in Honduras totaled nearly $76 million, representing a decrease of 2% over the same period in 2018.
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In Guatemala, about 2% of the total vehicle fleet units are registered on behalf of 30 companies, including Tropigas, Seguros G&T and Arrendadora Centroamericana.
From the report "Vehicle fleet in Central America, with details of the business fleet", the unit of Trade Intelligence of CentralAmericaData collects the most updated information of the automotive market in Central American countries.
In the first six months of the year, the countries of the region imported $111 million in vehicle batteries, 6% more than in the same period of 2018.
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Variation in Regional Imports Between the first half of 2018 and the same period in 2019, the value of car batteries imported into Central America registered an increase from $105 million to $111 million.
From January to June 2019, companies from Central American countries imported new tires for $221 million, a figure 3% higher than that reported in the same period in 2018.
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With the changes in the Manual of Procedures for the Inspection of Vehicles in force since November 6, the used units that are imported into Costa Rica and that have been declared in total loss or taken out of circulation in their country of origin, will not enter.
The importation is prohibited for registration of used vehicles established in Article 5 of the Transit Law such as, total loss, removed from circulation in their country of origin, unauthorized structural joints, altered odometers or right-hand drive, that have been declared in total loss in their country of origin or that do not comply with certain parameters that protect the final beneficiary as purchaser of the same in our country, explained the Ministry of Finance.
At the end of the first half of 2019, 8% of the units on the streets of Central America were Honda, 7% Nissan, and 6% Hyundai, while Suzuki, Mitsubishi, Kia, Mazda and Ford made up 20% of the total.
The report "Vehicular Fleet in Central America", from the Trade Intelligence Unit of CentralAmericaData gathers the most updated information on the automotive market in Central American countries.
In the first quarter of 2019, the region imported vehicle parts and spare parts for an amount close to $288 million, 6% higher than reported in the same period of 2018.
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From January to March 2019, companies in Central American countries imported $108 million worth of new tires, a figure 3% higher than that reported in the same period in 2018.
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Of the heavy transport vehicles circulating in Central American countries in the second quarter of 2019, 25% corresponded to the brands Hino, Mack, Ford, Mitsubishi and International.
Data from the report "Vehicular Fleet in Central America - 2nd Quarter 2019", from the Trade Intelligence Unit of CentralAmericaData, provides details on the characteristics of the different vehicles that travel through the streets of Central American countries.
About 30% of all cars in circulation in the country are estimated to be Volkswagen, Dodge, Toyota and Honda.
An analysis compiled by CentralAmericaData's Trade Intelligence Unit, based on data from several information sources, provides interesting figures on the characteristics, brands and models of the automobiles that circulate on the streets of Mexico City.
In the first quarter of the year, 37% of the car-type units circulating in the region corresponded to the brands Honda, Mazda, Mitsubishi, Chevrolet, Ford, Suzuki, KIA and BMW.
An analysis of CentralAmericaData's Trade Intelligence unit provides details on the characteristics of the different vehicles traveling through the streets of Central American countries.
In Guatemala, 6% of consumers are interested in electric vehicles, and 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 Guatemala, compiled by CentralAmericaData's Trade Intelligence Unit, provides interesting results on the personal characteristics of people who express an interest in vehicles. In Guatemala, 6% of consumers are interested in electric vehicles, and half of them are between 21 and 30 years old, and have a high level of purchasing power. [GRAFICA caption="Click to interact with graphics]