españolChina: Main Market for Costa Rican MeatThursday, June 10, 2021 During the first four months of 2021, companies operating in Costa Rica sold $22 million worth of beef to China, this figure represents 54% of the total exported by the Central American country. Data from the Foreign Trade Promotion Agency (Procomer) show that from January to April of this year, Costa Rican beef exports to China totaled $22 million, to the U.S. $8 million and to Puerto Rico $5 million.
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Electric Generators: How did the Market Perform in 2020?Friday, June 4, 2021 During last year, imports of electric generators increased year-on-year in Nicaragua and Guatemala, and decreased in Costa Rica, Panama, Honduras and El Salvador. Figures from the Trade Intelligence Unit 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. Paper and Cardboard: Business with Chile up 5%Thursday, June 3, 2021 During 2020, paper and cardboard imports of Central American companies amounted to $1,931 million, and purchases from Chilean companies increased 5% compared to what was reported in 2019. Figures from the Trade Intelligence Unit of CentralAmericaData: [GRAFICA caption="Click to interact with the graph"]
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Air Conditioning Equipment: $147 Million in PurchasesMonday, May 31, 2021 In 2020, companies in the region bought abroad air conditioning equipment for $147 million, with Nicaragua being the only Central American market that in year-on-year terms increased its imports. Data from the Trade Intelligence Unit of CentralAmericaData: [GRAFICA caption="Click to interact with the graphic"].
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Fertilizers: Regional Purchases Up 4% in 2020Tuesday, June 1, 2021 Last year, Central America assigned $784 million to fertilizer imports, 4% more than in 2019, with Nicaragua, Guatemala, Honduras and El Salvador being the markets that accounted for the increase in regional purchases. Figures from the Trade Intelligence Unit of CentralAmericaData: [GRAFICA caption="fertilizer"].
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Furniture: Regional Purchases ImproveFriday, May 28, 2021 After in May 2020, in the context of the pandemic caused by Covid-19, Central American furniture imports dropped to a historic low of $14 million, in the following months a recovery was evidenced and in December purchases amounted to $29 million. Figures from the Trade Intelligence Unit of CentralAmericaData: [GRAFICA caption="Click to interact with the graphic"]. Political Climate, Pessimism and Investment AttractionTuesday, May 25, 2021 Due to the dismissal of high ranking officials of the justice sector and the fact that President Bukele has strained his relationship with Washington, Salvadoran businessmen foresee an uncertain future for US investments that may come to the country. After the dismissal of the magistrates of the Constitutional Chamber and the Attorney General in El Salvador, the business sector affirmed that this situation was "facts that consolidate an attack against democracy and threaten the liberties of Salvadorans."
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Washing Machines: How Did Markets Perform in 2020?Thursday, May 27, 2021 Last year, Guatemala was the only market in the region where washing machine imports increased, the remaining five countries decreased their foreign purchases, with El Salvador reporting the worst drop. Figures from the Trade Intelligence Unit of CentralAmericaData: [GRAFICA caption="Click to interact with the graphic"]. 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. 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.
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Tractors: Purchases Recovered at the End of 2020Wednesday, May 26, 2021 After in May of last year in the context of the pandemic, regional purchases of tractors fell to a historic low at $4 million, in the following months imports showed a recovery and in December amounted to $20 million. Figures from the Trade Intelligence Unit of CentralAmericaData: [GRAFICA caption="Click to interact with the graphic"].
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Aluminum: Purchases Fell 19% in 2020Friday, May 21, 2021 During 2020, imports of aluminum and its manufactures in Central America totaled $480 million, 19% less than what was reported in 2019, a drop that is explained by the decline in purchases from all markets in the region. Figures from the Trade Intelligence Unit of CentralAmericaData: [GRAFICA caption="Click to interact with the graphic"]. 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. |
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