According to the digital behavior of consumers, it is estimated that in the countries of the region more than 6 million people show interest in furniture, and most of them are between 26 and 45 years old.
A study of consumer interests and preferences in Central America, prepared by the Trade Intelligence Unit of CentralAmericaData, provides interesting results on people's preferences and tastes in several products, services and activities.
From January to September 2019, imports of home and office furniture in the countries of the region totaled $267 million, and purchases from companies in Colombia increased by 5% over the same period in 2018.
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Comercializadora S y G Internacional, Smart Office and Easy Office Inc. are three of the companies that have won the most important contracts to provide furniture and wooden items to public institutions in Central America.
A study carried out by CentralAmericaData's Trade Intelligence Unit analyzes the furniture supply companies that were favored with contracts to provide furniture and wood products to the governments of Central American countries.
The Ministry of Education of the Dominican Republic tenders the supply of school furniture, for the equipment of educational centers at national level.
The Judicial Branch tenders the supply of executive, secretarial and computer desks, as well as furniture for coffee machines and microwaves, for offices at the national level.
In the importation of home and office furniture, it is estimated that Muebles Jamar S.A., Furniture City S.A. and Pricesmart S.A., account for around 10% of the market share.
The platform "Company's Corporate System", complied by the Business Intelligence Unit at CentralAmericaData, provides data on the companies according to sector, main activity, volume and figures of their imports, exports and other relevant data.
In the first quarter of the year, imports of home and office furniture in Central American countries totaled $93 million, 4% more than in the same period in 2018.
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The Judicial Branch tenders the supply of robot-type files and files with four drawers, which will be distributed in different parts of the institution.
In 2018, imports of home and office furniture in Central American countries totaled $371 million, 10% less than what was reported in 2017, a drop that is partly explained by the behavior of purchases from Chinese companies.
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From July 25th to 28th, Expomueble y Promueble will be held at ExpoCenter del Grand Tikal Futura, an event that will bring together the main producers and distributors of inputs, tools, machinery and services for the entire production chain.
The Organizing Committee and the Commission of Manufacturers of Furniture, Wood and its Products (COFAMA) of AGEXPORT estimates the participation in the exhibition floor of 15,000 visitors among carpenters, furniture manufacturers, developers of construction projects, architects, interior designers, students and public.
In the first nine months of 2018, imports of home and office furniture in Central American countries totaled $270 million, and purchases from companies in Italy grew 19% over the same period in 2017.
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The Social Security Fund of Panama tenders the supply and installation of modular furniture for the Dr. Rafael Hernandez Specialized Hospital Center in David, Chiriqui.
Panama Government Purchase 2018-1-10-0-04-LP-321224:
In the first semester of the year, imports of home and office furniture in Central American countries reached $148 million, and purchases from Chinese companies grew 3% with respect to the same period in 2017.
Figures from the information system of the Home and Office Furniture Market and its Parts in Central America, from the Trade Intelligence Area of CentralAmericaData: [GRAFICA caption="Click to interact with graphic"]
The Ministry of the Presidency of Panama tenders the supply and installation of medical and non-medical equipment of the Specialized Institute of Integral Neurodevelopment.
Panama Government Purchase 2018-0-03-0-08-LP-033114:
On September 4th and 5th, Ecuadorian entrepreneurs from the wood furniture and construction finishing sector will be visiting Panama City to offer their products.
This event is being organized by the Commercial Office of the Embassy of Ecuador inGuatemalaand will be held at the Eurostar Panama City Hotel.
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