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Autoparts: Guatemala, Main Buyer in the RegionTuesday, April 26, 2022 For the third quarter of 2021 a slow recovery of the automotive sector is seen, reaching purchases in the Central American region for $451 million, with China being the main supplier, with 27% of the market. Figures from the Trade Intelligence Unit of CentralAmericaData: [GRAFICA caption="Click to interact with the graphic"]
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Shrimp: Honduras, Main Seller in the RegionMonday, April 18, 2022 For the third quarter of 2021, sales of frozen shrimp and prawns in Central America showed a slight increase in the region, reaching $241 million in exports, of which Honduras is the largest supplier with $188 million at $7.72 per ton. Figures from the Trade Intelligence Unit of CentralAmericaData: [GRAFICA caption="Click to interact with the graphic"]
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International Advertising CampaignWednesday, November 3, 2021 International public tender to contract communications services and advertising campaign for the Energy Efficiency Education Program through radio and television spots, social media management. Honduras Government Purchase LED-PEEE-036-LPI-S:
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Beef: Exports up in 2020Wednesday, October 6, 2021 Nicaragua remained during 2020 as the main exporter with $541.7 million, total sales in the region were $709.5 million at a price per kilo of $4.45. Figures from the Trade Intelligence Unit of CentralAmericaData: [GRAFICA caption="Click to interact with the graphic"]
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Liquid Pumps: Panama Main Importer in 2020Thursday, September 16, 2021 During 2020, Panama positioned itself as the largest importer of pumps for liquids in Central America with $46 million, the largest supplier was the United States with 44.05% representing $56.7 million, however, it can be seen that in the Central American region it dropped by 42.96% compared to 2019. Figures from the Trade Intelligence Unit of CentralAmericaData: [GRAFICA caption="Click to interact with the graphic"]
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Shrimp: Export Figures up to September 2020Thursday, August 26, 2021 Between the third quarter of 2019 and the same period of 2020 the exported value of frozen shrimp and prawns registered a 6% decrease, going from $219 million to $205 million. Figures from the Trade Intelligence Unit of CentralAmericaData: [GRAFICA caption="Click to interact with the graphic"]
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Rice: More Business with South AmericaWednesday, June 23, 2021 During 2020, Central American rice imports amounted to $388 million, and purchases from Brazil, Uruguay and Paraguay increased in year-on-year terms by 751%, 330% and 218%, respectively. Figures from the Trade Intelligence Unit of CentralAmericaData: [GRAFICA caption="Click to interact with the graphic"].
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Tires: Purchases Down 13% in 2020Monday, June 21, 2021 During last year, Central American companies bought new tires abroad for $402 million, a figure that is 13% lower than what was reported in 2019. Figures from the Trade Intelligence Unit of CentralAmericaData: [GRAFICA caption="Click to interact with the graphic"]
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Electric Generators: How did the Market Perform in 2020?Friday, June 4, 2021 During last year, imports of electric generators increased year-on-year in Nicaragua and Guatemala, and decreased in Costa Rica, Panama, Honduras and El Salvador. Figures from the Trade Intelligence Unit of CentralAmericaData: [GRAFICA caption="Click to interact with the graphic"]. Sugar: Slight Fall in Production ExpectedTuesday, May 4, 2021 In Nicaragua, it is estimated that for the 2020-2021 sugar harvest, the volume produced will be 1.2% lower than that reported in the previous cycle, a decrease that is explained by excess rainfall and high temperatures. Figures from the National Committee of Sugar Producers of Nicaragua (CNPA) show that between the 2019-2020 sugar harvest and the 2020-2021 cycle, the volume produced decreased from 16.4 to 16.2 million quintals.
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Beef: Central American Sales Up 16%Monday, April 19, 2021 From January to September 2020, the countries of the region exported $527 million for beef, 16% more than what was registered in the same period of 2019, a rise that is explained by the behavior of Honduran, Panamanian, Costa Rican and Nicaraguan sales. Figures from the Trade Intelligence Unit of CentralAmericaData: [GRAFICA caption="Click to interact with the graph"]
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Rice: Business with Brazil IncreasesFriday, April 9, 2021 From January to September 2020 Central America allocated $298 million to rice imports, and purchases from Brazil increased 808% compared to what was reported in the same period of 2019. Figures from the Trade Intelligence Unit of CentralAmericaData: [GRAFICA caption="Click to interact with the graph"]
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Plastics: Regional Purchases Exceed $2.6 BillionWednesday, March 31, 2021 From January to September 2020, imports for plastic and its manufactures totaled $2,681 million, 13% less than what was reported in the same period of 2019, a drop that was reported in the context of the economic and sanitary crisis caused by the Covid-19 outbreak. Figures from the Trade Intelligence Unit of CentralAmericaData: [GRAFICA caption="Click to interact with the graph"]
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Electric Generators: How Markets Are Behaving?Monday, March 22, 2021 During the first nine months of 2020, imports of electric generators increased year-on-year in Nicaragua and Guatemala, and decreased in Costa Rica, Panama, Honduras and El Salvador. Figures from the Trade Intelligence Unit of CentralAmericaData: [GRAFICA caption="Click to interact with the graphic"]. More Meat Sales, Fewer Live CattleWednesday, February 10, 2021 In recent years, Nicaraguan beef exports have been on the rise due to the improved quality of the product, but foreign sales of live cattle have been declining due to the deterioration of trade relations with Venezuela. Official figures specify that between 2019 and 2020 Nicaraguan beef exports increased by 4%, going from $522 million to $542 million. |
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