Opportunities and Challenges for El Salvador in EuropeMonday, July 8, 2013 With the entry into force of the AA in August, 90% of Salvadoran products will be able to be sent to European Union countries duty free. "What will happen is that Central America, instead of exporting to the international market, will export to Europe. It will change the export destination," said Julio Arroyo, CEO of the Asociación Azucarera. Opportunities for Exporting to the UKThursday, June 13, 2013 The British have indicated that products from El Salvador such as coffee, sugar and crafts, have the potential to be exported to a market of over 63 million people. In a meeting with exporters from both nations, the British Embassy highlighted the export potential of Salvadoran products. "We have identified some areas with good prospects for increasing our relationships," said Linda Cross, the British ambassador. European Crisis: Opportunity for Central AmericaMonday, January 21, 2013 The fall in consumption in Europe is forcing companies in the old continent to internationalize and find businesses in markets that have been hitherto unappreciated. There is no longer such a thing as small markets, either in terms of size or purchasing power. And neither is the size of a company a limiting factor for, through the globalization of logistics, products to be sold worldwide, or to buy them from any country. Useful Information for Export to EuropeTuesday, October 14, 2014 The website for the "Business Intelligence System of the Association Agreement between Central America and the European Union" summarizes the regulatory framework, procedures, market information and other topics of interest to exporting SMEs. The Ministry of Economy of El Salvador has put online a "Business Intelligence System of the Association Agreement between Central America and the European Union", a website which aims to present the content and the benefits of the Association Agreement in a format which is simple and accessible, so that Central American exporters and importers can receive this information and maximize opportunities. The Commercial Potential of Eastern EuropeWednesday, October 11, 2017 Almost 70% of the products imported by Eastern European countries from Latin America correspond to agricultural products and foodstuffs, notably bananas and solid soy extracts. A study by Procomer of Costa Rica on the trade potential of Russia, Poland, the Czech Republic, Lithuania, Slovenia and Estonia identifies the main consumption trends in these countries, their imports and economic conditions, as well as the opportunities that may exist for different productive sectors in Costa Rica. Opportunities in Italy for Canned TunaThursday, August 15, 2013 Despite being a major producer of canned tuna in Europe, Italians import 87,000 tonnes a year in order to meet domestic demand. From an article by the Costa Rican Foreign Trade Promotion Office (PROCOMER): El Salvador’s Trade AgreementsTuesday, August 7, 2012 Investors should be aware of the tools available for exporting with tariff benefits to Cuba, Mexico and the European Union. A statement from the Agency for Promotion of Exports and Investments in El Salvador – PROESA reads: Roasted Coffee Market in GermanyMonday, October 9, 2017 The European country is a mature market in the production, marketing and consumption of coffee, and despite its developed roasting industry, it is a major importer of roasted coffee. From the market study "Roasted coffee in Germany" by Procomer: 10,000 Entrepreneurs Expected at ExpocomerTuesday, March 21, 2017 Trade missions in America, Asia, Europe and the Caribbean will be meeting in Panama, in the traditional annual event where companies will have an opportunity to generate new business. Expocomer 2017 will include the participation of entrepreneurs from Argentina, Brazil, Canada, the Caribbean and Africa, Colombia, Costa Rica, Korea, Cuba, Chile, China, Ecuador, El Salvador, Spain, the United States, Guatemala, India, Mexico, Panama, Peru, Puerto Rico, Taiwan, Turkey and Venezuela; and for the first time, Canada and Nigeria. Panama Expocomer 2015 BeginsThursday, March 12, 2015 With the participation of over 600 companies from over 35 countries Panama's most important trade fair in Central America has been inaugurated. From a statement issued by the Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture of Panama: Euroferia 2015 in NicaraguaWednesday, February 11, 2015 On May 8th and 9th Euroferia 2015 will be held in Managua, an event where goods and services from European and Central American companies will be presented. From a statement issued by the European Union: Palm Oil Production Falls in AsiaFriday, March 18, 2016 Drought in Southeast Asia is creating opportunities to export more palm oil to Europe, where the entry of the product is duty free because of the Association Agreement with Central America. The fall of up to 45% in the production of palm oil in Southeast Asia (the world's leading producer) due to El Niño has opened up an opportunity for Central American countries to export the product to markets such as Europe. International Business Roundtable PreparedWednesday, January 22, 2020 EXPOCOMER 2020 will take place in Panama City from March 25 to 28. Businessmen from 30 countries will participate in the event, exhibiting food products, beverages, textiles, clothing and accessories, technological and electronic equipment. Jorge Garcia Icaza, president of the EXPOCOMER 2020 Organizing Committee, reported that the exhibition area of the fair to be held at the Atlapa Convention Center has sold out 90% to date and this year's edition is expected to attract the participation of some 30 countries from the Americas, the Caribbean, Europe and Asia, who will attend this event to take advantage of opportunities to present everything from food and textile lines to technology and home appliances, among others. International Agricultural Fair in GuatemalaTuesday, July 22, 2014 AGRITRADE Expo & Conference will take place on March 12th-13th in Guatemala City, and will be attended by 100 international buyers. From a statement by the Guatemalan Exporters Association: Growth in Peruvian Cocoa Exports to CanadaWednesday, August 13, 2014 The FTA signed between the two countries explains the increase in sales of Peruvian cacao in Canada, which went from $200,000 in 2008 to $3.5 million in 2013. From a statement issued by the Costa Rican Foreign Trade Promotion Office (Procomer): |
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