From January to April 2020, Central American companies imported from Mexico $28 million in electric batteries, 4% more than in the same period in 2019.
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Some of the requirements for companies exporting food from Guatemala are that exporters guarantee good sanitary practices and that in case of an outbreak of covid-19 they notify their buyers and separate infected collaborators.
Safety and health protocols have taken off in this new trade scenario, which emerged suddenly due to the spread of covid-19 around the world.
From January to April 2020, Central American companies imported from Mexico $58 million in diapers and similar items, exceeding in 9% the reported in the same period in 2019.
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From January to April 2020 companies in the countries of the region imported from Mexico new tires for $5.9 million, exceeding in 13% the reported in the same period of 2019.
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Distribuidora Granada S.A., Hussmann El Salvador, Molinos de Nicaragua S.A. and Sol Orgánica S.A., are some of the companies involved in the refrigeration equipment import business in Central America.
The market study "Refrigeration Equipment Market Study in Central America and the Dominican Republic", prepared by the Trade Intelligence Unit of CentralAmericaData, details the main figures of the business of importing this type of equipment.
Basf de Costa Rica S.A., Sun Chemical S.A. and Ultra-Chem de Centroamérica S.A., are part of the companies participating in the nylon import business in Central America.
The market study "Nylon market study in Central America", prepared by the Trade Intelligence Unit of CentralAmericaData, details the main figures of the nylon import business.
Arguing that the unusual growth in sugar imports is harming local production, the Alvarado administration decided to raise the tariff on products entering Costa Rica from 45% to 79% for a three-year period.
The Ministry of Economy, Industry and Commerce (MEIC) concluded the investigation requested by the Agricultural Industrial League of Sugar Cane (LAICA) and 4 mills, on the safeguard measure against imports of solid state, granulated sugar, known as white sugar, used for domestic and industrial consumption, justifying a deterioration in the main economic indicators of the National Production Branch (RPN), details an official statement dated June 15.
From January to March 2020, companies in the countries of the region imported from Mexico fertilizers for $19 million, an amount that exceeds in 722% the reported in the same period of 2019.
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During the first two months of 2020, motorcycle imports into the markets of El Salvador and Panama contracted the most, with year-on-year falls of 38% and 36%, respectively.
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Because Costa Rica has imposed several restrictions on the movement of goods entering its territory, the Guatemalan government announced that it will apply reciprocal measures to Costa Rican transporters from June 9.
From three to five days, the time that Costa Rican carriers have available to stay in Nicaraguan territory, to unload goods or for regional transit, was increased.
Currently, transporting goods by sea between Central American countries can increase freight costs by at least 60% compared to the land option, which represents an obstacle to changing the way goods are transferred in the region.
As a result of the closure of the Penas Blancas customs crossing, on the border between Costa Rica and Nicaragua, some businessmen in the region had to resort to the sea route in order to deliver their orders.
From January to March 2020, purchases of pharmaceutical products made by Central American countries from companies in Mexico totaled $73 million, 2% more than reported in the same period in 2019.
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Camanica Zona Franca S.A., Agromania Rio Morote S.A. and Premezclas Latinoamericanas S.A., are part of the companies that in 2019 participated in the business of importing shrimp feed in the region.
The market study "Food for Shrimp in Central America", prepared by the Trade Intelligence Unit of CentralAmericaData, details the main figures of the shrimp food import business and exports of the seafood in question.
After several days of tension generated by the restrictions imposed by Costa Rica on the transport of cargo from neighboring countries, Central American authorities reached an agreement and opened the way at the border of Penas Blancas.
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