In the first six months of 2019, Central American countries imported $38 million in wine, and purchases from Chilean companies increased by 11% over the same period in 2018.
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In the first six months of 2019, beer imports into Central America totaled $108 million, and purchases from the U.S. increased 31% over the same period in 2018.
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As a result of the tax reform implemented in February 2019, Nicaragua tripled the tax burden on imports of all types of beverages, and nine months later, businessmen are still waiting for the government to review the collections.
On February 27, 2019, the amendment to the Tax Concertation Law was approved, which consisted of raising from 1% to 2% the income tax for medium sized companies with higher income, and for large taxpayers from 1% to 3%, the livestock sector has reported considerable increases in its production costs.
The Ministry of Economy certified the Association of Independent Brewers of Guatemala, which brings together eight brands of artisanal beers in the country.
The brands that make up this new association are Antigua Cerveza, Ave Indiana Brewing, Cervecería El Güin, Cerveza Entremares, Cervecería Pantera, Cervecería San Roque, Sapiens Cerveza and Xamán.
During September 2019, the production of alcoholic beverages in Panama was 24 million liters, and beer production fell 13% compared to the same month in 2018.
According to figures from the General Comptroller of the Republic, the accumulated production of alcoholic beverages in general reported a decline, reducing from 227.3 million liters from January to September 2018, to 218.3 million liters in the same period of 2019.
From January to March 2019, Central American companies imported $109 million in alcoholic beverages, 24% more than in the same period in 2018, mainly explained by purchases from the U.S. and Mexico.
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From January to August 2019, the production of alcoholic beverages in Panama was 194 million liters, and beer production fell 3% compared to the same period in 2018.
According to figures from the General Comptroller of the Republic, the production of alcoholic beverages in general reported a decline, reducing from 199.8 million liters from January to August 2018, to 193.9 million liters in the same period of 2019.
In the first three months of 2019, Central American countries imported $19 million in wine, 6% more than in the same period in 2018, a rise explained by purchases from companies in Chile and Spain.
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From October 2019, the Toña brand of beer, which is of Nicaraguan origin, will begin to be marketed in El Salvador.
Company executives indicated through a statement that the beer brewed by Compañía Cervecera de Nicaragua (CCN), will be distributed in El Salvador by the company Distribuidora Morazán.
In Costa Rica, a bill is being discussed that seeks to combat adulteration and smuggling of alcoholic beverages, but the business sector believes that if approved, the result could be an increase in illegal trafficking.
The project called "Law against adulteration and smuggling of alcoholic beverages", proposes the use of technological tools to combat smuggling, imitation and adulteration of alcoholic beverages. See full bill.
From January to July 2019, the production of alcoholic beverages in the country was 166 million liters, 4% less than that recorded in the same period of 2018.
The most recent data published by the General Comptroller of the Republic, specify that the production of alcoholic beverages generally reported a decline, reducing from 172.9 million liters from January to July 2018, to 166.8 million liters in the same period of 2019.
Once again explained by the behavior of purchases from Mexico, during the first quarter of the year beer imports in Central America totaled $58 million, 45% more than in the same period of 2018.
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From January to June 2019, the production of alcoholic beverages in Panama was 141 million liters, 6% less than that recorded in the same period of 2018.
According to the most recent data published by the General Comptroller of the Republic, the production of alcoholic beverages in general reported a decline, reducing from 150.4 million liters from January to June 2018, to 141.2 million liters in the same period of 2019.
In 2018 beer imports in Central America totaled $181 million, 40% more than in 2017, and the rise is because of the behavior of purchases from Mexico and the United States.
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In Guatemala, 12% of consumers are interested in wines, 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 Guatemala, compiled by CentralAmericaData's Trade Intelligence Unit, provides interesting results on the preferences and tastes of people who are interested in the different varieties of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. [GRAFICA caption="Click to interact with graphic"]
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