From January to June 2020, companies in the region imported $110 million in dog and cat food, 18% more than the same period in 2019, a rise that is explained by the increase in purchases in all Central American markets.
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Go Pet, located in Paseo General Escalon in San Salvador, has a potential market of 465 thousand consumers 15 minutes away by car, and of this group of people 27% are interested in dogs and 20% in cats.
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 the establishments dedicated to the sale of veterinary articles, food or services for pets, operating in the countries of Central America. The following is an abstract of the study's findings.
Given this business context in the region's markets, interest in pet food has rebounded, with Guatemala, Costa Rica and Panama recording the largest increases in interactions associated with the topic.
Through a system that monitors in real time changes in consumer interests and preferences 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 operating in the region.
From January to March 2020, companies in the region imported $52 million in dog and cat food, 11% more than what was reported for the same period in 2019, which is explained by the increase in purchases in the markets of Costa Rica and El Salvador.
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In Central America about 2 million people are looking to buy some kind of pet supply online, and 13% of these consumers explore options for buying cat food.
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.
It is estimated that in Costa Rica at least 40% of the premises located in shopping malls have been forced to close permanently due to the restrictions imposed by the covid-19 outbreak.
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.
According to the digital behavior of consumers, it is estimated that in Guatemala, Costa Rica and Panama more than 17 million people show interest in dog and cat food, and most of them are between 19 and 35 years old.
A study of consumer interests and preferences in Central America, carried out by the Trade Intelligence Unit of CentralAmericaData, gives interesting results on people's preferences and tastes in various products, services and activities.
From January to September 2019, companies in the region imported $144 million in dog and cat food, and purchases from Mexican companies increased 4% over the same period in 2018.
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Some pet service providers claim that their sales have been sustained, while others report that their income is beginning to recover after overcoming a period of economic slowdown.
In recent years the Panamanian economy recorded a slowdown, since in 2018 the Gross Domestic Product of the country reported a 3.7% year-on-year growth, far from the increases of 11.3% and 9.8% reported in 2011 and 2012, respectively.
In Guatemala, the population with the highest average income shows interest in reptiles and fish, and two out of ten consumers show interest in cats as pets.
An analysis of consumer interests and preferences in Guatemala, prepared by the Trade Intelligence Unit of CentralAmericaData, gives interesting results on the characteristics and people who show interest in pets.
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 June 2019, companies in the region imported $93 million in food for dogs and cats, and purchases from Mexican companies increased 10% over the same period in 2018.
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From January to March 2019, companies from countries in the region imported $47 million in food for dogs and cats, 12% more than was reported in the same period in 2018.
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