During the first six months of 2019, the countries of the region totaled $294 million in purchases of aluminum and its manufactures, and 48% was imported by companies in Guatemala and Costa Rica.
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6% of Costa Rican consumers express interest in French cuisine, and about 85% of them are between 21 and 45 years old, and have a high level of purchasing power.
An analysis of the interests and preferences of consumers in Costa Rica, prepared by the Trade Intelligence Unit of CentralAmericaData, provides interesting results on the characteristics and people who show interest in the cuisine and gastronomy of different countries and styles. [GRAFICA caption="Click to interact with graphics"]
From January to June 2019, Central American companies imported $205 million in alcoholic beverages, 16% more than the same period in 2018, explained again by the behavior of purchases from the U.S. and Mexico.
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In Costa Rica, sugar producers are asking the government to raise tariffs or entry taxes on imports, and importers are opposing, as this would raise the final price to the consumer.
In July 2019, the Sugar Cane Industrial Agricultural League (LAICA) asked the Ministry of Economy, Industry and Commerce (MEIC) to launch an investigation with the aim of imposing additional tariffs on imported sugar, arguing that purchases from abroad would damage local production.
In the first semester of 2019, countries of the region imported $218 million in concept of preparations for animal feeding, 14% less than in the same period of 2018.
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From January to October 2019, purchases of pharmaceutical products made by Central American countries from companies in Mexico totaled $232 million, and 63% was purchased by companies in Panama and Costa Rica.
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In the first six months of 2019, Central American countries spent $54 million to import tractors, and purchases from companies in the U.S. and Mexico fell in year-on-year terms by 42% and 14%, respectively.
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During the first six months of 2019, coffee exports from Central American countries totaled $1.782 million, 8% less than what was reported for the same period in 2018.
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In Costa Rica, the Ministry of Finance decided to extend the deadline by 24 additional months so that the import of hybrid and electric vehicles can be done at reduced rates and in some cases without paying taxes.
With the publication of decree 42080-H-MINAE-MOPT in the edition of the Official Journal of Thursday, January 16, 2020, the benefits will be maintained until December 2021.
From January to June 2019, companies in Central American countries imported microwave ovens for $17 million, which is 8% more than the amount reported for the same period in 2018.
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In the first six months of 2019, Central American countries imported $171 million in printing machines and equipment, and purchases from Japanese companies grew 11% compared to the same period in 2018.
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About 60% of the apartments in the district of Santa Ana, Costa Rica, have prices per square meter that range from US$1,500 to US$2,000.
An analysis of the real estate supply by area, prepared by the Trade Intelligence Unit of CentralAmericaData, shows interesting results on the behavior and distribution of prices per square meter in the sector of Santa Ana, in the province of San José.
As part of the FTA signed between the two countries, since January 1, 2020 beef and pork from the U.S. do not pay tariffs or taxes on entry into Costa Rica.
According to the Free Trade Agreement signed, the relief of beef and pork will be valid for 15 years, while the so-called black parts of the chicken, such as thighs and others, will be released until January 1, 2022, in this case for the term of 17 years.
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