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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"]
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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"]
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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"] Indicators of CorruptionThursday, June 9, 2011 A study on the causes of the rampant corruption prevailing in Honduras, is an analysis that can apply to any Central American country. The report "Indicators of International Corruption. What they reflect and what they omit?. The case of Honduras”, was commissioned by the National Anticorruption Council (CNA) in Honduras, and conducted by a European consultancy.
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Paper and Cardboard: Sector Reaches Pre-Pandemic LevelsMonday, July 4, 2022 By 2021, a recovery of the paper and cardboard sector is observed, reaching $2,471 million, equivalent to 1,942,360 tons, with the main supplier being the United States of America market with $837 million. Figures from the Trade Intelligence Unit of CentralAmericaData: [GRAFICA caption="Click to interact with the graphic"]
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Pharmaceuticals: Purchases DownMonday, July 4, 2022 By 2021, there will be a reduction in the import of pharmaceutical products containing insulin at the Central American level by 44%, equivalent to $1,948 million, with Costa Rica being the main buyer with $10 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"] Customs Union: Yes or No Depending on Who SignsFriday, September 25, 2015 Although it is an issue that should be part of national policies and not dependent on political parties, the Honduran Congress thinks it is better to wait until the new government assumes power in Guatemala before ratifying the customs union agreement. Arguing that an agreement that was signed by a government whose president is facing a corruption trial can not be ratified, Honduran deputies believe it is necessary to wait until a new government assumes power before reviewing the terms of the agreement.
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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"] Customs Services Requested at Corinto BorderFriday, March 8, 2013 The Secretary of Commerce in Guatemala has asked Honduras to establish a land customs office in Corinto, which at the moment is operating as a border crossing. A statement from the Honduran Revenue Office (DEI) reads: FTA Doubles Trade Between Guatemala and ColombiaWednesday, March 27, 2013 In the three years that the FTA has been in effect the trade balance favorable to Colombia increased from $251 million in 2009 to $527 million in 2012. The nations of the Northern Triangle of Central America, Guatemala, Honduras and El Salvador, have a free trade agreement with Colombia, whose enactment in 2010 produced immediate effects, rapidly increasing trade in goods and services between the FTA parties. "Expoempaques Honduras 2008" FairMonday, October 6, 2008 The first "Expo empaques (Expo Package) Honduras 2008" will be held at the Honduras Maya Hotel Convention Center in Tegucigalpa from October 13-14. The event is sponsored by the Atlantida Bank and is organized by the Foundation for Investment and Development of Exports (FIDE). It will have lecturers and a round of international business and commerce. |
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