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Tires: Slight Fall in Imports in 2018Tuesday, July 16, 2019 Last year, companies from Central American countries imported new tires for $444 million, 2% less than what was reported in 2017. Figures from the Trade Intelligence Unit at CentralAmericaData: [GRAFICA caption="Click to interact with graphics"] Costa Rica: Chinese Vehicles Gain MarketFriday, July 12, 2019 In recent years, there has been an increase in the number of vehicles manufactured in China and sold in the Costa Rican market, due to better quality models and better support from distributors. Figures from the Association of Importers of Vehicles and Machinery (Aivema) specify that between 2016 and 2018 the number of units sold increased by 17%, from 1,198 to 1,407. Panama: Investment in Free Trade Zone AnnouncedWednesday, July 17, 2019 The government informed that in San Miguelilto it is projected to invest $39 million in the implementation of a digital free trade zone, which is expected to install computer technology companies and centers of higher and technical studies. Authorities of the Ministry of Commerce and Industries (Mici) said that in a first stage, the private company will invest $10.6 million and then another $28.3 million will be disbursed. Banana Plague AlertMonday, July 15, 2019 Because of the suspicion that exists in Colombia about the presence of the pest known as "wilt by fusarium", an alert was issued in the countries of Central America. The International Regional Organization for Agricultural Health (OIRSA), reported that because of the suspicion of the fungus in Colombia, the Colombian Agricultural Institute (ICA) issued a resolution on June 25, which declares in phytosanitary quarantine the farm Don Marce, located in the municipality of Riohacha in the department of La Guajira, for the presence of symptoms associated with the pest Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. cubense Race 4 tropical.
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Crops in Central America: Main Figures in 2018Monday, July 15, 2019 Last year, the main regional crop sold abroad was coffee, with $2.671 million, followed by banana, with $2.594 million, pineapple, with $1.097 million and sugar, with $722 million. Data from the Trade Intelligence Unit at CentralamericaData:
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Cement: Imports up 6% in 2018Wednesday, July 10, 2019 During 2018, Central American companies imported $151 million worth of hydraulic cement, 6% more than in 2017. Figures from the Trade Intelligence Unit of CentralAmericaData: [GRAFICA caption="Click to interact with graphic"]
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Printers: More Purchases from Japan in 2018Tuesday, July 9, 2019 During 2018, Central American countries imported $342 million in printing machines and devices, and purchases from Japanese companies increased 26% compared to 2017. Figures from the Trade Intelligence Unit of CentralAmericaData: [GRAFICA caption="Click to interact with graphic"]
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Ceramic Products: Less Purchases in 2018Monday, July 8, 2019 Last year in Central America, $357 million was imported in ceramic products, which is 8% less than what was reported in 2017. Figures from the Trade Intelligence Unit of CentralAmericaData: [GRAFICA caption="Click to interact with graphic"]
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Cell Phones: $1.2 Billion in Purchases in 2018Thursday, July 4, 2019 Last year, Central American countries imported cell phones for $1.231 million, and 64% were bought by companies in Guatemala and Costa Rica. Figures from the Trade Intelligence Unit of CentralAmericaData: [GRAFICA caption="Click to interact with graphic"]
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Glass: $300 Million in Annual PurchasesFriday, July 5, 2019 In 2018, imports of glass and glass manufactures in Central America totaled $302 million, and 44% were bought by companies in Guatemala and Costa Rica. Figures from the Trade Intelligence Unit of CentralAmericaData: [GRAFICA caption="Click to interact with graphic"]
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Electric Transformers: $310 Million in PurchasesWednesday, July 3, 2019 In 2018, Central American countries allocated $310 million to the purchase of electrical transformers, and 45% was imported by companies in Panama and Costa Rica. Figures from the Trade Intelligence Unit of CentralAmericaData: [GRAFICA caption="Click to interact with graphic"]
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Motorcycles: A $420 Million MarketTuesday, July 2, 2019 Last year, companies in the region imported motorcycles for $420 million, of which 65% were bought by companies in Guatemala and Honduras. Figures from the Trade Intelligence Unit of CentralAmericaData: [GRAFICA caption="Click to interact with graphic"]
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Furniture: Regional Purchases Went Down 10%Monday, July 1, 2019 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. Figures from the Trade Intelligence Unit of CentralAmericaData: [GRAFICA caption="Click to interact with graphic"] Nicaragua to Host China Trade ExhibitionFriday, June 5, 2009 The exhibition will be held at the Crowne Plaza Convention Center and 60 companies will participate this coming August 27. The fair will promote the commercial exchange between both countries, allowing Nicaraguan businesses to offer products of interest to the Chinese market.
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Clothing: Market Figures in 2018Wednesday, June 26, 2019 Last year, imports of garments and clothing accessories made by companies in Central America totaled $1.505 million, 3% more than what was purchased in 2017. Figures from the Trade Intelligence Unit of CentralAmericaData: [GRAFICA caption="Click to interact with graphic"] |
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