Costa Rica: Intel to Reopen Assembly Operations

Thursday, December 10, 2020

The company announced that over the next three years it plans to invest $350 million in the start-up of chip assembly and testing operations.

Laptops and Tablets: Consumer Preferences and Interests

Thursday, November 26, 2020

Samsung, Huawei, LG and Lenovo are some of the brands with the greatest presence in searches and conversations online and on social networks associated with these electronic devices, which are carried out by Central American consumers with high purchasing power.

An analysis of the interests and preferences of consumers in Central America, prepared by the Trade Intelligence Area of CentralAmericaData, provides interesting results on the preferences and tastes of people for deodorants and other personal care items.

Consumer Electronics: Evolution of Demand

Wednesday, November 11, 2020

Between July and October 2020, the number of people in Guatemala exploring options for buying professional DJ equipment online grew by 40%, while the number of Salvadoran consumers looking to purchase Xbox consoles decreased by 16%.

CentralAmericaData's interactive platform, Consumer Insights, monitors in real time changes in consumer habits in all markets in the region and in other Latin American countries, with fundamental information to understand their behavior, new trends and anticipate eventual changes in their purchasing patterns.

Consumer Electronics: Business Potential in the Region

Wednesday, October 28, 2020

The I Shop, which is located in San Salvador's Multiplaza shopping center, has a potential market of 380,000 consumers 15 minutes away by car, and 39% of them are interested in tablets, and 14% in desktop computers.

Using the Geomarketing solutions we have developed for our clients, CentralAmericaData's Trade Intelligence team analyzed the environment of some of the main locations of establishments dedicated to the sale of consumer electronics equipment, such as cell phones, laptops, desktops and other items, operating in the countries of Central America. Below is an extract of the study's findings.

Laptops and Notebooks: Interests in Central America

Monday, October 5, 2020

During the last few weeks in the digital environment, interest in laptops and notebooks has been increasing in all markets of the region.

Through a system that monitors in real time the changes in the interests and preferences of consumers in Central American countries, developed by CentralAmericaData, it is possible to project short and long term demand trends for the different products, sectors and markets that operate in the region.

Consumer Electronics: New Store in Guatemala

Monday, October 5, 2020

On October 2, the new store of the Electronica Panamericana chain began operating in zone 9 of Guatemala City.

The new sales point inaugurated by the business group will sell laptop computers, tablets, professional audio, musical instruments, cell phones, home appliances and other similar products.

You may be interested in "Online Sales: What Guatemalans are Looking for?"

Tender for Medical Forensic Extraction Devices

Monday, September 14, 2020

The Public Ministry of Guatemala tenders the supply of forensic extraction devices for use by the institution.

Guatemala Government Purchase 12792527:

Central America: Potential Market for Audio Equipment

Thursday, July 16, 2020

In the region's countries, more than 3 million people are looking to buy some type of audio equipment online, and 12% of these consumers are exploring options for purchasing a vehicle audio system.

The interactive information system developed by CentralAmericaData, monitors in real time the changes in consumer habits in all markets of the region, with fundamental information to understand the new commercial environment that has emerged in an accelerated manner.

Electronics and IT: Market Trends

Wednesday, May 6, 2020

In recent weeks, interest in the region's markets for electronic equipment, computers and technological services has clearly picked up, with educational software and computer security services being among the most marked trends.

Using a system that monitors in real time changes in consumer interests and preferences in Central American countries, developed by CentralAmericaData's Trade Intelligence Unit, it is possible to project short and long term demand trends for the different products, sectors and markets operating in the region.

Tender for Physical and Electronic Security Services

Wednesday, January 29, 2020

The Bank of Costa Rica tenders the physical and electronic surveillance and custody services for the facilities and goods acquired by the institution.

Costa Rican Government Purchase 2020LN-000001-0015700001:

Electronic Devices: Preferences in Costa Rica

Tuesday, June 11, 2019

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"]

Tender for Technical Support for Electronic Equipment

Wednesday, February 13, 2019

In Guatemala, an invitation to tender is being issued for the extension of the guarantee of the integrated ballistics identification system in the INACIF criminalistics laboratory.

Guatemala Government Purchase 9706062:

Changes in Electronic Tax Stamp Service

Wednesday, July 11, 2018

The tender for the service of electronic tax stamps for containers passing through Guatemalan customs will no longer be carried out, meaning that several companies will be able to offer their services independently.

Last June the Superintendency of Tax Administration of Guatemala had convened an informative meeting for companies that were interested in the qualification process to provide the electronic tax stamp service. 

Tender for Specialized Port Equipment

Wednesday, July 4, 2018

Empresa Portuaria Quetzal de Guatemala is putting out to tender a multibeam system with sound velocity sensor, rocking, pitch and global positioning system rtk tide gauge.

Guatemala Government Purchase 7964005:

Tender for Electronic Tax Stamps

Wednesday, June 20, 2018

In Guatemala, a call to take part in a qualification process is being made to companies interested in bidding for an electronic marketing service, a process to be held in an information meeting on June 26.

The tax stamps will be used in the county's customs posts and the meeting in which the details of the contracting process will be provided, was convened by the Superintendency of Tax Administration (SAT).