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Pharmaceuticals: Purchases from Mexico Up 14%Monday, July 25, 2022 During 2021, a moderate growth of 14% was observed, reaching $339 million of purchases in Central America from Mexico, where the main importer in the region was Guatemala with $83 million. Figures from the Trade Intelligence Unit of CentralAmericaData: [GRAFICA caption="Click to interact with the graphic"]
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Fish Preparations: El Salvador is the Main Exporter in the RegionMonday, July 25, 2022 Sales of fish preparations and canned fish, caviar and its substitutes prepared with fish roe in the Central American region remained relatively stable, with a value of $22.3 million and 4,182 tons, with El Salvador being the main exporter with $82 million. Figures from the Trade Intelligence Unit of CentralAmericaData: [ GRAFICA caption="Click to interact with the graphic"]
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Ceramic Products: $548 Million in ImportsMonday, July 18, 2022 For 2021, there was a 74% increase equivalent to $548 million for a volume of 1,028,504 tons of ceramic products, with Guatemala being the largest importer with $83 million, the main supplier to the Central American region was Spain with 19% of purchases with $105 million. Figures from the Trade Intelligence Unit of CentralAmericaData: [GRAFICA caption="Click to interact with the graphic"]
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Truck Tires: China is the Main supplierMonday, July 18, 2022 For 2021, the value of imports of tires for use in buses and trucks in Central America is observed for $299 million, which is an increase in the variation of almost 40% from the period analyzed from 2012 to 2020, in addition, the main supplier of this product is China, which has led in the region. Figures from the Trade Intelligence Unit of CentralAmericaData: [GRAFICA caption="Click to interact with the graphic"] Guatemalan Remittances Pick Up After Falling for 12 MonthsThursday, April 8, 2010 In March 2010 remittances summed $369.9 million, 7.5% more than the same period of 2009. The Central Bank of Guatemala informed that this is the highest volume recorded since September 2008. Bank of Guatemala with surplusTuesday, September 2, 2008 2007 was the first time in almost 30 years that the Bank of Guatemala reported a surplus ($28 million) in its Income Statement. Returns being generated by international reserves show that 2008 will also close with a surplus in the financial balances. Remittances to Guatemala break record in JulyFriday, August 8, 2008 Guatemalans abroad sent $409.6 million during the month of July, the highest amount on record for a single month. In spite of the deportation of immigrants, which has already passed 15,000 this year, by the US Government and the country's economic crisis, remittances have reportedly increased by 8.4% in comparison to the first seven months of 2007, which had the lowest growth rate since they started to be recorded. Migrants' remittances to Guatemala surge by 11.33 percentFriday, May 9, 2008 Remittances by emigrants to their families in Guatemala rose by 11.33 percent year-on-year to US$1.36 billion in the first four months of the year, according to the nation's central bank, Banguat. In April alone, remittances totaled US$385 million, Banguat said.
CONSTRUCTION PLATFORM
$12 Million in Residential Building Under ConstructionTuesday, July 12, 2022 In Guatemala, residential projects continue to grow, with the addition of a 20-story tower for 300 apartments, with recreational and sports facilities, as well as a commercial area on the first floor. CentralAmericaData's Commercial section provides an up-to-date list of public and private construction projects that have submitted Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA) to the respective institutions in each country.
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Toilet Paper: Costa Rica, Main ImporterTuesday, July 12, 2022 By 2021, toilet paper imports increased slightly by 6% to reach $280 million, with Costa Rica being the main importer in the Central American region with $69 million, the main supplier to Central America was El Salvador with $170 million. Figures from the Trade Intelligence Unit of CentralAmericaData: [GRAFICA caption="Click to interact with the graphic"]
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Gold: Nicaragua Led Exports in 2021Tuesday, July 12, 2022 For 2021, gold exports in Central America obtained a 387% increase in sales by reaching $310 million, with Nicaragua being the main exporter with a value of $1,534 million and a volume of 47 tons, being the main buyer the United States with $1,064 million. Figures from the Trade Intelligence Unit of CentralAmericaData: [GRAFICA caption="Click to interact with the graphic"] Guatemala: Remittances Will Continue to Rise in 2014Wednesday, November 20, 2013 According to projections by the Banguat remittances arriving in the country in 2014 will increase by 6%, adding up to over $5.2 billion. Up to the end of this year, remittances will add up to $5.1 billion, an increase of 5% compared to 2012 which had a total of $4.782 billion. XXI Latin American Congress of PortsMonday, April 2, 2012 The event will be hosted by Guatemala from 9th to 12th April 2012 and will be organized by the American Association of Port Authorities and the National Port Commission of Guatemala. From Diario de Centroamérica: Guatemala: Banking Secrecy RegulatedTuesday, January 18, 2011 The Superintendence of Banks sent to Congress a project which seeks to regulate banking secrecy. If approved by Congress, the initiative will allow the Superintendence of Tax Administration (SAT) to have access to banking information from taxpayers. Guatemala Reactivates Competition Bill ProjectFriday, July 23, 2010 The Ministry for the Economy announced that it will speed up the competition bill that has been in Congress since 2008. Guatemala is the only country in Latin America without legislation preventing monopolistic practices. |
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