From January to September 2020, Central American countries imported $211 million for confectionery, chocolates and other cocoa-based preparations, an amount that is 17% lower than what was reported during the same period in 2019.
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In the first half of 2020, Central American countries imported $140 million worth of candies, chocolates and other cocoa-based preparations, and purchases from Chinese companies exceeded by 13% what was reported during the same period of 2019.
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In the first semester of 2019, countries of the region imported $166 million for candies, chocolates and other cocoa-based preparations, and purchases from Colombian companies are 12% higher than those reported during the same period in 2018.
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To stop competing with low prices, companies in Honduras focus on improving the quality of the grain they produce.
In the last few days on the New York Stock Exchange the ton of cocoa has been quoted at about $2,655, however, the better quality produced in the country allows companies like Chocolats Halba to pay local producers $4,000 per ton.
In the first quarter of 2019, the countries of the region imported 31,943 tons of candies, chocolates and other cocoa-based preparations, a volume 6% higher than that reported during the same period in 2018.
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In 2018, countries in the region imported candies, chocolates and other cocoa-based preparations for $348 million, 2% more than was reported during 2017.
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In the first nine months of 2018, countries in the region imported candies, chocolates and other cocoa-based preparations for $249 million, 2% more than in the first half of 2017.
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The new 720 square meter industrial plant is located at kilometer 93 of the international highway from San Pedro Sula to La Entrada and required a $2 million investment.
The company reported that the new plant will manufacture 18 varieties of XOL brand gourmet chocolate, which will be exported to markets in Europe and America.
In the first six months of the year, countries in the region imported candies, chocolates and other cocoa-based products for $167 million, 3% more than in the first half of 2017.
Figures from the information system on the Candy and Chocolate Market in Central America compiled by the Business Intelligence Unit at CentralAmericaData: [GRAFICA caption="Click to interact with graphic"]
Producers in El Salvador, Honduras and Guatemala, will have a processing plant, technical assistance and a global distribution network.
The funds from the Italian-Latin American International Organization (IILA) and the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation (AICS) are part of the project entitled "Revitalization of the quality cocoa chain in Central America and the Caribbean."
In the first three months of the year, countries in the region imported $82 million worth of confectionery, chocolates and other preparations based on cocoa, and 48% came from the USA and Mexico.
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In 2017, Central American countries imported $343 million worth of confectionery, chocolates and other preparations based on cocoa, 4%, more than in the previous year.
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Last year exports of 17 types of fruits, vegetables and organic grains may registered a 4% increase compared to 2016.
In the last ten years, the number of agricultural producers dedicated to the cultivation of fruits, vegetables and organic grains increased from 1,500 to 6,451, according to figures from the National Secretariat for Health and Food Safety (SENASA). Also in the last decade, it is estimated that the planted area grew from 4,400 hectares to 31 thousand hectares.
The aim is to promote development of new business between both countries, and increase exports from Honduras of products such as coffee, chocolate and tobacco.
The objective is to develop more commercial relations, and increase exports from Honduras of products such as coffee, chocolate and tobacco.The new business chamber starts operations with 25 affiliated companies.
On October 24th, a meeting of cocoa producers will be held in San Pedro Sula, where topics such as genetics and market opportunities will be discussed.
The forum, organized by the National Association of Cocoa Producers in Honduras, is expected to involve 400 producers and members of the National Committee of the Cocoa Chain.
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