Last year, trade in paints and varnishes between Central American countries amounted to $123 million, which is 10% lower than in 2019, a drop that was reported in the context of the economic crisis resulting from the Covid-19 outbreak.
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In the first six months of 2020, trade of paints and varnishes between Central American countries amounted to $43 million, an amount that is 30% lower than that recorded in the same period of 2019.
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Based on records derived from the digital behavior of consumers, it is estimated that in the countries of the region more than 450 thousand people show interest in paints, and most of them are between 19 and 35 years old.
A study of the interests and preferences of consumers in Central America, prepared by the Trade Intelligence Unit of CentralAmericaData, gives interesting results on the preferences and tastes of people in various products, services and activities.
In the first nine months of 2019, trade in paints and varnishes among the countries of the region reached $94 million, 4% more than in the same period in 2018.
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The Guatemalan business group Solid, manufacturer of Paleta and Corona paint brands, will invest $20 million in a production plant in the Dominican Republic.
With the projected investment, the business group plans to distribute its Corona brand products in 12 stores and 500 hardware stores in the Dominican Republic.
In the first three months of 2019, trade in paints and varnishes between the countries of the region totaled $31 million, 3% more than in the same period in 2018.
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In the first half of 2018, trade in paints and lacquers between countries in the region totaled $59 million, and 76% was sold by companies in Costa Rica and El Salvador.
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In 2017, trade in paint and varnish among countries in the region amounted to $142 million, 7% more than in 2016, and the highest value in the last six years.
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In 2016, the value of the paint and varnish sales among Central American countries totaled $133 million, 2% more than was traded in 2015.
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The value of trade in paint and varnish among Central American countries adds up to $90 million and Nicaragua leads imports with $21 million.
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In a market that consumes about 40 million gallons of paint a year, agility in corporate management is a key factor.
An analysis of the Central American market made by Velia Jaramillo in an article on Estrategiaynegocios.net highlights from the beginning its main features: "...The mosaic of the Central American paint industry looks more colorful than ever.
PPG Industries is preparing the relaunch of the Glidden brand in Central America from Panama, where it has already opened nine new stores and plans to open another 16, on top of the 75 already operating in the country.
With a view to strengthening operations in the region, after the acquisition of Comex , PPG Industries will invest $6 million in renewing its portfolio and the position of the Glidden brand in Central America.
PPG Industries has completed the acquisition of Comex Central America, adding 57 stores to its sales network in Central America in the paint and refurbishment line.
From a press release issued by PPG Industries:
PITTSBURGH, June 2, 2015 – PPG Industries (NYSE:PPG) today announced that it has acquired Consorcio Latinoamericano, which operates a network of 57 paint stores in Central America. Financial terms were not disclosed.
Following the purchase of Kativo by Grupo Mundial, the main competitors in Central America in the paint sector are Pintuco, Sur, Comex and Lanco.
With the acquisition of Kativo by the Colombian firm Pintuco for $120 million, pressure will increase in the Central American paint market competition. With this investment, the manufacturer has consolidated its plan to extend throughout the isthmus. Back in October it had acquired the Vastalux brand.
The North American HBFuller has agreed to sell its paint division to Pintuco, a subsidiary of the Colombian company, for $120 million.
Grupo Kativo, which until recently was owned by HB Fuller, is a leader in the Central American paint market. The company has over 60 years experience and has presence in six countries.
Grupo Mundial president Ernesto Fajardo Pinto, told Dinero.com, "With this acquisition, Pintuco is strengthened in a region of strategic interest and reaches a coverage in 11 Latin American countries. Grupo Kativo has a portfolio of products recognized for their quality, is a leader in paint sales in the region, has an extensive distribution network and very positive business and financial results."