españolFishing Sector: Opportunities for the RegionWednesday, September 16, 2020 The growing uncertainty about the safety of seafood products exported from China, one of the world's leading producers, could represent an opportunity for Central American countries to gain some insight into the global market. In this context of new commercial reality, the retail channel will continue to be the main demander in the short term for products that are easy to prepare such as tilapia, salmon, trout, shrimp and others with which consumers feel more comfortable cooking at home.
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Electrical Generators: Regional Imports Fall 40%Wednesday, September 16, 2020 In the first three months of 2020, Central American companies bought electric motors and generators abroad for $29 million, 39% less than what was reported for the same period in 2019. Figures from the Trade Intelligence Unit of CentralAmericaData: [GRAFICA caption="Click to interact with graph"]
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Tires in Central America: Figures as of March 2020Friday, September 11, 2020 From January to March 2020, companies in the region bought new tires abroad for $113 million, 4% more than in the same period in 2019, with Costa Rica and El Salvador being the markets that increased imports the most. Figures from CentralAmericaData's Trade Intelligence Unit: [GRAFICA caption="Click to interact with graphic"]
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Furniture in Central America: $81 Million in BusinessThursday, September 10, 2020 From January to March 2020, imports of home and office furniture in the countries of the region totaled $81 million, with Guatemalan and Costa Rican companies accounting for 44% of the total. 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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Panama and Honduras, Main ImportersMonday, August 31, 2020 During the first three months of last year the main buyers of air conditioning equipment in Central America were Panama and Honduras, with $22 million each, followed by Costa Rica, with $21 million, Guatemala, with $11 million, El Salvador, with $10 million and Nicaragua, with $5 million. Data from the Trade Intelligence Unit of CentralAmericaData: [GRAFICA caption="Click to interact with the graph"] 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. Panama Authorizes Chinese Bank LicenseTuesday, June 16, 2020 Panamanian authorities announced that the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China Ltd. was approved for a general license to operate in the local system. The information was confirmed by the head of the Superintendency of Banks, Amauri Castillo, who explained that the Asian banking institution will be able to operate in Panama's financial center and do business in and from the national territory. 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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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"] 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. |
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