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Refrigerators: $592 Million in PurchasesMonday, June 27, 2022 By 2021, the sector of imports of refrigerators and freezers in Central America rose by 149%, Guatemala being the main buyer in the region by $106 million, where the main supplier was Mexico which accounted for 33% in sales to the region, equivalent to $194 million. Figures from the Trade Intelligence Unit of CentralAmericaData: [GRAFICA caption="Click to interact with the graphic"]
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Communication Radios: Nicaragua, Main ImporterMonday, June 27, 2022 By 2021, purchases of communication radios reached $69 million in Central America, with Nicaragua being the main importer in the Central American region for $15 million, the largest supplier was China with 37% of total sales, representing $25 million. Figures from the Trade Intelligence Units of CentralAmericaData: [GRAFICA caption="Click to interact with the 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. Guatemala Looking to Adhere to China - Costa Rica FTAWednesday, April 20, 2011 The Economy Ministry will study the Free Trade Agreement between Costa and Rica and China, by request from the National Export Promotion Council (Conapex). Conapex requested the ministry to evaluate the possibility of strengthening trade ties with China through the Trade Agreement negotiated between the Asian giant and Costa Rica. These treaty allows other Central American nations to join in, nut negotiating separate terms and conditions. China promotes products in PanamaThursday, November 27, 2008 The capital of Panama will host the XI Trade Expo of the People's Republic of China, from December 4 - 7. The person in charge of the expo, Liang Haiguang, said that 60 companies from China's autonomous cities and provinces will participate with industrial products, construction tools, home appliances, cars and decorating, besides other type of gadgets.
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Soups: Sector Recovers in 2021Monday, June 20, 2022 By 2021, purchases in the Central American region increased by 18% to reach $65 million, with Salvadoran companies importing a value of $30 million. Figures from the Trade Intelligence Unit of CentralAmericaData: [GRAFICA caption="Click to interact with the graphic"] Chinese Trade Show Inaugurated in GuatemalaFriday, August 28, 2009 Over 100 companies are showcasing their products in the Crow Conventions Center, up to August 30th. Chinese companies are showing products from the automotive, appliances, telecomm, construction machinery and computer equipment industries. Costa Rica seeks FTA with ChinaTuesday, November 11, 2008 The Minister of Foreign Trade is ready to negotiate an FTA with China as of the first quarter of 2009. The Presidents of both countries will make the decision to negotiate the agreement when they meet next Monday in San Jose. Costa Rica to start consultations on FTA with ChinaFriday, November 21, 2008 The Ministry of Foreign Trade started the public consultation process on the FTA with China with the various sectors of the Costa Rican society. The first round of negotiation of the bilateral agreement will begin on January 19 in Costa Rica. IV Round FTA China - Costa Rica in SeptemberMonday, August 31, 2009 In this negotiation round, the key topic is market access for products considered "sensitive". In Beijing, from September 7th to 11th, negotiating teams from both countries will discuss special tariffs for specific products. It has already been agreed that 90% of the products will enter both markets tariff-free.
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Glass: Purchases in Q3 of 2021 on RiseMonday, June 13, 2022 During the third quarter of 2021 there was a recovery in purchases of glass and its manufactures by the Central American region, reaching $269 million, with Guatemala being the main importer with $47 million. Figures from the Trade Intelligence Unit of CentralAmericaData: [GRAFICA caption="Click to interact with the graphic"]
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Cell Phones: China Becomes the Main Supplier in the RegionMonday, June 13, 2022 For the third quarter of 2021, there is a slight growth in purchases made in Central America, reaching almost $100 million, with Chinese companies cornering the market by 35% by selling $346 million. Figures from the Trade Intelligence Unit of CentralAmericaData: [GRAFICA caption="Click to interact with the graphic"] China - Panama FTA Negotiations Move ForwardThursday, August 30, 2018 In the second round, progress was made in sanitary and phytosanitary measures, commercial defense, rules of origin and access to markets. It was agreed that the Third Round of Negotiations will be held in Panama City from October 9 to 13. Flights Between China and PanamaMonday, November 20, 2017 The airline Air China has announced that in March 2018 it will start operating two flights per week between Beijing and Panama City, via Houston. The president of the National Aviation Company of China, Cai JianJiang, also announced that they will be opening a regional office in Panama. More Opportunities to Export to ChinaMonday, November 27, 2017 As of December 1, import tariffs for consumer goods such as food, health supplements, shoes and clothing, among other things, will fall from 17% to an average of 7%. The measure will take effect on December 1 and will affect 187 types of products, which include clothing, shoes, appliances, medicines or entertainment items, the ministry said in a statement on its website. |
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