españolElectricity Market Figures up to April 2019Thursday, June 13, 2019 Because of the behavior of the energy supply from thermal sources, between the first quarter of 2018 and the same period of 2019 the generation of electricity in Panama grew 4%. The most recent figures of the General Comptroller of Panama, detail that in the first four months of 2019 were generated 3,672 million kwh, which is equivalent to a 4.1% increase over the 3,526 million offered in the same period of 2018.
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Fruits and Vegetables: Business Figures in PanamaThursday, June 13, 2019 It is estimated that Pricesmart S.A., Del Monte S.A. and Nestlé S.A. account for around 18% of the market share in the import of fruit and vegetable preparations. Data from the “Corporate System of Companies” platform, from the Trade Intelligence unit of CentralAmericaData, provides details on the companies according to sector, main activity, volume and data of their imports, exports and other relevant data.
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Diaper Market: Imports Up 3% in 2018Thursday, June 13, 2019 During 2018, the value of diapers and similar items imported into the region totaled $285 million, 3% more than in 2017. Figures from the Trade Intelligence Unit of CentralAmericaData: [GRAFICA caption="Click to interact with graphic"] Nicaragua: Dairy Exports Go Down 16%Thursday, June 13, 2019 For businessmen in the sector the decline in dairy sales to May this year is mostly because of the rise in tax obligations in the country, directly impacting on export competitiveness. Data from the Center for Export Procedures (Cetrex), say that between January and May 2018, and the same period in 2019, foreign sales of dairy fell from $53 million to $45 million, equivalent to a fall of 16%. Tourism and Air ConnectivityWednesday, June 12, 2019 In Panama, it is expected that the recent start of operations of Air Europa, and the next market entry of the airline Wingo, scheduled for the first quarter of 2020, will dynamize the alicaída tourist activity. On June 3, Air Europa began operating the route between the capitals of Spain and Panama, with four frequencies a week: Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday. The flights are operated with the Dreamliner fleet of the Boeing 787-8, with capacity for 296 passengers, 22 in Business Class. Tender for Medical TestsWednesday, June 12, 2019 The National Cancer Institute of Panama tenders the supply of reagents to perform infectious tests, hormones and tumor markers and installation of respective equipment. Panama Government Purchase 2019-0-12-11-08-LP-014814:
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Liquid Pumps: Less Purchases in 2018Wednesday, June 12, 2019 During 2018, imports of liquid pumps in the countries of the region totaled $210 million, 8% less than in 2017. Figures from the Trade Intelligence Unit of CentralAmericaData: [GRAFICA caption="Click to interact with graphic"] What Companies Build Public Infrastructure?Wednesday, June 12, 2019 Constructora Rodsa, Constructora Peñaranda and Constructora Codico are three of the companies that in the first quarter of 2019 were awarded contracts by governments to build all types of public infrastructure in Central America. An analysis of CentralAmericaData's Trade Intelligence unit provides data on the companies that from January to March 2019 were awarded government contracts to build all types of public infrastructure in Central American countries. Improved Hiring ExpectationsTuesday, June 11, 2019 For the third quarter of 2019, 10% of companies in Panama expect to increase their payrolls, slightly above the 8% recorded in the second quarter of the year. Panamanian employers report cautious hiring intentions for the next quarter, with 10% of employers expecting to increase their workforces, 8% anticipating a decrease and 76% remaining unchanged, resulting in a Net Employment Trend of +2%, reports Manpower in its quarterly study. Panama: $10 Million in Education Center ExpectedTuesday, June 11, 2019 The Ministry of Education plans to demolish and build the new facilities of an educational center that is in the village of Aligandi, Kuna Yala County. The Environmental Impact Study (EIA) to develop the project called "Design, development of plans and construction of the new facilities of the Cacique Olodebiniginya Institute, community of Ustupu, corregimiento of Ailigandi comarca Kuna Yala", was presented by the Ministry of Education in the first quarter of the year.
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Footwear: Purchases were down 3% in 2018Tuesday, June 11, 2019 In 2018, Central American countries imported $739 million in footwear and footwear parts, and 32% of the imported value came from China, 7% from the U.S., 5% from Vietnam and 4% from Brazil. Figures from the Trade Intelligence Unit of CentralAmericaData: [GRAFICA caption="Click to interact with graphic"] Registration of New Companies Keep FallingMonday, June 10, 2019 In Panama, during the first four months of 2019, 4,314 corporations were registered in the country, 8% less than those reported in the first quarter of 2018. The latest report of the General Comptroller of the Republic details that between the first quarter of last year and the same period of 2019, the number of corporations registered in the country went from 4,692 to 4,314. PPPs to Boost the EconomyMonday, June 10, 2019 For Panama's business sector, public-private partnerships are contracts that, if properly implemented, could promote the dynamism of the economy and at the same time diminish the fiscal pressure on the State budget. The Chamber of Commerce, Industries and Agriculture of Panama has promoted since the beginning of the current government administration, a draft bill that creates the Public-Private Partnership Regime (PPP), given that this document would promote the development of the country, explained the business guild through a statement.
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Petroleum Oils: A $10 Billion BusinessMonday, June 10, 2019 In 2018, companies from Central American countries imported petroleum oils for $10.066 million, 21% more than in 2017, a rise due to purchases from the United States. Figures from the Trade Intelligence Unit of CentralAmericaData: [GRAFICA caption="click to interact with graphic]
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Medicines: Which Companies Do Business with the Government?Monday, June 10, 2019 Agencia Farmacéutica Internacional, Meditek Services and Baxter are three of the companies that in the first quarter of 2019 were awarded contracts to provide medicines to public health institutions in the region. An analysis of CentralAmericaData's Trade Intelligence unit provides data on the companies that were favored last year with contracts to supply pharmaceutical products and medical supplies to the different Ministries of Health and Social Security entities in Central American countries. |
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