In the import of instruments, it is estimated that Productos Superiores S.A., Mega Electronic Corp. and Distribuidora Musical S.A., represent about 55% of the market share.
The platform "Company's Corporate System", from the Trade Intelligence unit of CentralAmericaData, provides data on companies according to sector, main activity, volume and figures of their imports, exports and other relevant data.
During 2018, companies in the region spent $65 million to import video cameras, 4% more than in 2017, mainly because of purchases from the United States.
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During 2018, Central American companies imported electric wires and cables for $539 million, and 70% were bought by companies in Costa Rica, Guatemala and Panama.
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In 2018, Central American countries allocated $310 million to the purchase of electrical transformers, and 45% was imported by companies in Panama and Costa Rica.
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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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