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Fertilizers in Central America: Imports Fall 10%Friday, August 28, 2020 Between January and March 2020, Central America allocated $169 million to fertilizer imports, 10% less than in the same period in 2018, with Costa Rica, El Salvador and Guatemala being the markets that registered the most significant reductions. Figures from the Trade Intelligence Unit of CentralAmericaData: [GRAFICA caption="Click to interact with graph"]
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Pet Food: What Happens in the Markets?Thursday, August 27, 2020 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. Figures from CentralAmericaData's Commercial Intelligence Department: [GRAFICA caption="Click to interact with the graphic"] Entrepreneurs Support Trade DisputeMonday, August 10, 2020 After the Panamanian government agreed to ban the entry of animal products from Costa Rica, Panamanian businessmen supported the measure and asked to discuss the export and import requirements, since they claim that their agricultural products are prevented from accessing the Costa Rican market. The trade dispute began when on July 10 Panama informed the National Animal Health Service (SENASA) of the Costa Rican 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 exporting to Panama for many years. Fresh Pineapple: Opportunities in ChinaMonday, May 18, 2020 Because the Asian giant is the world's largest buyer of fresh fruit and people are willing to consume new and tropical foods, the region's pineapple producers have the opportunity to increase their business with the Chinese market. According to a study conducted by the Foreign Trade Promoter (Procomer), China remains one of the largest producers of fruit in the world, but quality remains a problem, so they are interested in imported fruit, added to consumers looking for better quality products as part of the search for a healthier lifestyle.
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Pet Food: Business with Mexico Up 4%Tuesday, March 17, 2020 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. Figures from the Trade Intelligence Unit at CentralAmericaData: [GRAFICA caption="Click to interact with graphics"]
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Fertilizers: $639 Million BusinessWednesday, March 4, 2020 Between January and September 2019, Central America allocated $639 million to fertilizer imports, 7% less than in the same period in 2018, with Honduras and Guatemala being the markets that recorded the most significant reductions. Figures from the Trade Intelligence Unit at CentralAmericaData: [GRAFICA caption="Click to interact with graphics"] Avocado: Some Lose, Some WinTuesday, September 10, 2019 Since Costa Rica suspended the entry of Hass avocado from Mexico, countries such as Chile, Peru and Nicaragua have taken advantage of the situation to increase their exports to the Costa Rican market. The dispute that is still unresolved dates back several years, when in May 2014 the Costa Rican authorities decided to ban the import of avocado from Mexico, arguing the existence of the disease called sunspot. See history of the conflict.
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Corn in Central America: $685 Million in BusinessThursday, March 12, 2020 From January to September 2019, companies in the region bought corn abroad for $685 million, 12% more than reported for the same period in 2018, a rise that is explained by the behavior of imports in Nicaragua, El Salvador and Guatemala. Figures from the Trade Intelligence Unit at CentralAmericaData: [GRAFICA caption="Click to interact with graphics"]
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Rice: Regional Imports Fall 22%Thursday, February 27, 2020 Between January and September 2019, Central America allocated $198 million to rice imports, 22% less than in the same period in 2018, with Panama and El Salvador being the markets that recorded the most significant reductions. Figures from the Trade Intelligence Unit at CentralAmericaData: [GRAFICA caption="Click to interact with graphics"] Honduras: Trade Mission to PeruFriday, March 28, 2014 Honduran businessmen will be visiting Peru from April 1st to 5th to explore trade and investment opportunities. The mission will be led by Assistant Secretary for Economic and Trade Integration and consists of 25 entrepreneurs from the construction, coffee, agribusiness and tourism, sectors among others.
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Fertilizers: Business Figures with MexicoMonday, January 27, 2020 From January to November 2019, companies in the countries of the region imported $35 million in fertilizers from Mexico, and 83% were bought by Guatemalan companies. Figures from the Trade Intelligence Unit at CentralAmericaData: [GRAFICA caption="Click to interact with graphics"]
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Candies and Chocolates: Business with Colombia up 12%Monday, January 27, 2020 In the first semester of 2019, countries of the region imported $166 million for candies, chocolates and other cocoa-based preparations, and purchases from Colombian companies are 12% higher than those reported during the same period in 2018. Figures from the Trade Intelligence Unit at CentralAmericaData: [GRAFICA caption="Click to interact with graphics"]
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Fertilizers: Business with Russia up 29%Thursday, November 28, 2019 In the first six months of 2019, fertilizer imports from countries in the region totaled $439 million, and purchases from Russian companies grew 29% over the same period in 2018. Figures from the Trade Intelligence Unit of CentralAmericaData: [GRAFICA caption="Click to interact with the graphic"]
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Bread and Cookies: Business with the U.S. Grows at 4%Tuesday, February 4, 2020 In the first nine months of 2019, Central American countries spent $352 million on imports of bakery, pastry and cookie products, and purchases from companies in the U.S. grew 4% over the same period in 2018. Figures from the Trade Intelligence Unit at CentralAmericaData: [GRAFICA caption="Click to interact with graphics"]
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Animal Feed: Purchases Still DownTuesday, January 21, 2020 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. Figures from the Trade Intelligence Unit at CentralAmericaData: [GRAFICA caption="Click to interact with graphics"] |
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