Regional business for the second quarter of 2021 increased by 101% compared to the same period of 2020, with Costa Rica being the main importer with $203 million.
Figures from the Trade Intelligence Unit of CentralAmericaData: [GRAFICA caption="Click to interact with the graphic"]
The Instituto Nacional de Atencion Integral a la Primera Infancia (INAIPI) of the Dominican Republic requires the procurement of 5,234 tablets for the metropolitan and northern region.
Dominican Republic Government Purchase INAIPI-CCC-LPN-2021-0019:
"INAIPI requires the procurement of tablets for two regions. Some of the technical specifications of the devices are as follows:
Imports in the sector are still rising, as in 2020 companies from Central American countries imported $541 million in laptops and similar devices, 25% more than what was registered in 2019.
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The Strategic Agency for Productive, Environmental and Social Projects of Honduras tenders the supply of 2,708 tablets.
Honduras Government Purchase AEPAS-H-4449-LPI-009-2021:
"The tender will be carried out in accordance with the International Competitive Bidding (ICB) procedures set forth in the Inter-American Development Bank publication entitled Policies for the Procurement of Works and Goods Financed by the Inter-American Development Bank (GN2349-9) and, is open to all Proposers from eligible countries, as defined in those rules.
Imports in the sector continue to rise, since from January to September 2020, companies from Central American countries imported $367 million in laptops and similar devices, 14% more than in the same period of 2020.
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Intcomex, a company that distributes technology products in the Guatemalan market, began operating a new logistics center that required a $20 million investment and is located in the municipality of Mixco.
Company executives informed that the new logistics complex, located in the Las Tunas Industrial Park, has a construction area of 16 thousand square meters, of which 6 thousand square meters are used for warehousing, 1,500 square meters for offices and the remaining area houses service areas, parking lots and logistics maneuvering areas.
The Productive Projects Agency of Honduras is tendering for the supply of 2,708 tablets, with a 10-inch screen or larger, and with Quad Core 1.6GHz processor or higher.
Honduras Government Purchase AEPAS-H-4449-LPI-005-2021:
"Some technical specifications:
-Operating System: OEM O.S. that does not require annual or subscription licensing.
-Display: 10 inches or higher Minimum resolution: 1920 x 1200 (WXGA), TFT technology (main screen).
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.
The Ministry of Education of the Dominican Republic tenders the supply of tablets, netbooks and laptops.
Dominican Republic Government purchase MINERD-MAE-PEUR-2020-0004:
"Detail of the devices tendered:
-99,000 netbooks for junior high school students
-40,000 7/8-inch tablets for kindergarten
-40,000 9/10 inch tablets for elementary level
-8,000 laptops to be used by teachers"
In Central America, more than 5.2 million people are looking to buy a computer online, and of this group of consumers, approximately 14% explore options for acquiring desktop computers.
CentralAmericaData's interactive information system monitors in real time the changes in consumer habits in all markets of the region, with fundamental information to understand the current commercial environment in which companies of all industries must operate.
When Central American economies begin to relax the restrictions that have been adopted to prevent the spread of covid-19, sales of plasma screens are predicted to be among the largest drop in sales.
Using a demand-income sensitivity model developed by the Trade Intelligence Unit of CentralAmericaData, it is possible to project the variations that household demand for different goods and services will undergo as the most critical phases of the spread of covid-19 are overcome and the measures restricting mobility in the countries of the region are lifted.
Imports in the sector are still on the rise, as in the first quarter of 2019 companies from Central American countries imported $118 million in laptops and similar devices, 13% more than in the same period of 2018.
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The percentage of the population with Internet access in Central America increased 17% between 2016 and 2018, increasing from 44% to 61%.
Data from the report "Internet in Central America 2018", compiled by the Commercial Trade Area of CentralAmericaData:
Currently, Costa Rica is the Central American country with the highest proportion of households with Internet access, with 77% of the total, followed by Panama with 67% and Honduras with 31%.