The South American country has become an attractive market for the export of raw lead, tires and plastic, among other things.
In January and February of this year sales from Costa Rica to Colombia increased by 21% compared to the same period in 2013, driven by products from the industrial sector.
According to an article in Elfinancierocr.com: "Other goods from the industrial sector gaining more presence are tubes and plastic fittings, as well as items for plastic packaging. Featuring In the food and beverage sector are other food preparations and vodka. "
To lower the costs of their supplies, businesses in the Free Port zones of Costa Rica are expanding the productive chain to include local suppliers.
Nor the uncertainty of the status of the Free Port Zone Law, which is stuck in Congress, nor the impact of the global crisis that has caused exports at Costa Rican free port zones to fall 16% in the first quarter of 2009 have reduced the determination of these businesses.
The dental products company Align Technology will expand its operations in Costa Rica with a organizational services center
As part of a restructuring program, the company will create an organizational services center that will consolidate customer services, accounts receivables, credits and charges, and other operations.
IN Costa Rica the company is operating since 2002, employing 670 dental technicians and support personnel.