As a result of the blockade that has been in place since July 2020 on the entry of animal products from Costa Rica into the Panamanian market, Costa Rican exports to Panama are reported to have fallen and companies such as Dos Pinos are reporting losses in the millions.
The trade conflict began when Panama informed the National Animal Health Service (SENASA), an agency of Costa Rica's Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAG), of the decision not to extend export authorization to a list of previously authorized Costa Rican establishments that have been trading in the Panamanian market for many years.
Unless intra-regional trade in chemical contents and residues, micronutrients and food preparations is regulated in a balanced manner, trade relations in Central America could face obstacles in the future.
Trade between Central American countries is essential, since a considerable proportion of foreign sales by local companies are destined for other markets in the region.
The impact of the covid-19 crisis on the wholesale sector in Central America is predicted to be explained, to a greater extent, by the expected drop in trade in disposable items.
Almost 30% of the commercial establishments operating in Santa Tecla are restaurants, hotels, offices, schools and shopping centers.
An analysis of the commercial establishments in El Salvador, carried out by the Trade Intelligence Unit of CentralAmericaData shows interesting results about the characteristics of the companies operating in Santa Tecla, a municipality in the department of La Libertad, according to their location and type of activity.
During the fourth quarter of 2019, Walmart's sales increased year-on-year in all countries in the region, except in Costa Rica, where they fell because of the lower dynamism of local economic activity.
The signs of recovery reported in the Costa Rican economy in the second half of 2019 do not seem to have been enough to boost retailtrade, as one of the largest supermarket chains is registering a drop in sales.
It is estimated that in the municipality of Antiguo Cuscatlán, in El Salvador, about 23% of the commercial establishments correspond to companies in the service sector, which are mostly beauty salons, supermarkets and clothing stores.
An analysis of commercial establishments in El Salvador, prepared by the Trade Intelligence Unit of CentralAmericaData, gives interesting results on the characteristics of companies operating in Antiguo Cuscatlán, a municipality in the department of La Libertad, according to their location and type of activity.
It is estimated that in San Salvador two out of every ten commercial establishments are service sector companies, which are mostly vehicle maintenance workshops, banks and consulting agencies.
An analysis of commercial establishments in El Salvador, prepared by the Trade Intelligence Unit of CentralAmericaData, shows interesting results on the characteristics of the companies operating in the country's capital, according to their location and type of activity.
Foreign sales by Salvadoran companies slowed for the second consecutive year, as between 2017 and 2018 the year-on-year growth rate fell from 6% to 3%, and by 2019 a rise of just 0.7% was recorded.
Exports from El Salvador at the end of 2019 reached US$5,943.3 million with a year-on-year growth of 0.7% and 4.7% in terms of volume compared to 2018, informed the Central Reserve Bank.
Given the rise of online commerce to the detriment of traditional channels, the contact point between customers and brands is packaging, which must meet the demands of consumers, who are increasingly responsible for the environment.
Studies carried out by companies that provide courier services, detail that in a context of booming e-commerce, 90% of companies believe that in the coming years packaging will be more important, in the area of sustainability and in reducing carbon emissions.
From January to November 2019, the country's oil bill reached $1.379 billion, 10% less than the amount reported for the same period in 2018.
In terms of volume, imports of petroleum products increased by 76.8 million kilograms, representing a 3.2% increase, reported the Central Reserve Bank (BCR).
The BCR report states that "... The structure of the oil bill is composed mainly of gasoline (US$426.4 million), diesel (US$387.1 million), liquefied gases and propane (US$207.2 million) and fuel oil (Bunker C) with US$156.1 million. Greases and lubricating oils were imported for US$65.4 million.
The Walmart chain is investing in the construction of a new supermarket in Santa Ana, El Salvador, which will have a sales hall of 4,600 square meters.
According to information revealed by the company's directors, the new sales point, which is being built on a 15,000-square-meter site, will have a parking lot with capacity for 149 vehicles.
After two years of non-operation, El Salvador's government and business associations agreed to reactivate the institution dedicated to decision-making on customs matters and trade agreements.
The private sector was represented by the Presidents and Executive Directors of the guilds ASI, COEXPORT, CAMARASAL, CAMAGRO, AMCHAM, CAMTEX and ADES, which are part of the Inter-union Commission for Trade Facilitation (CIFACIL) and participate with voice and vote within the Committee, informed the Salvadoran government.
To include articles that regulate the creation of web pages and to incorporate aspects of protection of personal data are some of the recommendations that Fusades makes in El Salvador on the E-Commerce Law that is discussed in the Legislative Assembly.
The Salvadoran Foundation for Economic and Social Development (Fusades) prepared a document in which it addresses the draft Electronic Commerce Law that is discussed in the Legislative Assembly, and based on its analysis makes several warnings and recommendations.
In 2018, foreign sales totaled $5.904 million, 3% more than in 2017, a rise that was mainly explained by exports from the manufacturing sector.
The manufacturing industry, which includes maquila goods, reached exports of 5.727.4 million at the end of 2018, with a 97% share of total exports and a 2.8% growth.
Petroleum products, iron and steel, food and pharmaceutical products, headed last year's purchases from companies in the South American nation from Central American countries.
Figures from the Central American-Ecuador Trade Information System complied by the Business Intelligence Unit at CentralAmericaData: [GRAPHIC caption = "Click to interact with the graph"]
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