Central America: Aluminum Imports Down 11%Friday, May 5, 2017 In 2016 the volume of imported aluminum and its manufactures in the region amounted to 149 thousand tons, equivalent to $572 million, 11% less than the value bought in 2015. Figures from the information system on the Central American Market for Aluminium and its Manufactures, compiled by the Business Intelligence Unit at CentralAmericaData: [GRAFICA caption = "Click to interact with the graph"] Aluminum Market in Central AmericaThursday, March 8, 2018 From January to September 2017, countries in the region imported $430 million worth of aluminum and its manufactures, and 45% was purchased by companies in Costa Rica and Guatemala. Figures from the information system on the Central American Market for Aluminium and its Manufactures, compiled by the Business Intelligence Unit at CentralAmericaData: [GRAFICA caption = "Click to interact with graph"] Tariff Exemptions on Steel and AluminumThursday, April 19, 2018 The Costa Rican government has requested that it be excluded from the list of countries to which the United States recently imposed additional tariffs on steel and aluminum. Costa Rica has been included in the list of countries affected by the tariff recently imposed by the United States of 25% on steel imports and 10% on aluminum imports. Aluminum: Main Competitors in Costa RicaWednesday, February 27, 2019 In the aluminum business and its manufactures, it is estimated that Extrusiones de Aluminio, Conducen y Aluminios Nacionales, concentrate close to 25% of the market share. Data from the report "Company's Corporate System", complied by the Business Intelligence Unit at CentralAmericaData, provides details on company information based on sector, main activity, imports, exports, contracts granted by the government and other data. Aluminum Trade in Central AmericaWednesday, October 26, 2016 In 2015 Costa Rica led the import of aluminum and articles made of aluminium in the region, with $166 million, followed by Guatemala, which imported $147 million, and thirdly Panama, with $129 million. Market figures for aluminium and products made of aluminium in Central America compiled by the Business Intelligence Unit at CentralAmericaData.com, show that in 2015 the countries in the Central American region as a whole imported 153,000 tons of aluminum and articles thereof, equivalent to $646 million. Nicaragua - South Korea Cooperation AgreementThursday, February 13, 2014 As part of the agreement a profile of the market has been created containing the requirements, permits and conditions for export to the Asian nation. Nicaragua's National Assembly has adopted a Framework Cooperation Agreement between Nicaragua and South Korea. Among other things, the agreement aims to strengthen bilateral relations between the two countries improving trade and provide technical training and education to workers. Panamanian Exports Go Down 8%Tuesday, May 28, 2019 During the first quarter of the year, sales abroad totaled $157 million, resulting in an 8% decrease with respect to the same period in 2018, partly because of the decrease in exports of scrap steel, copper and aluminum. The most recent figures of the General Comptroller of the Republic, detail that between the first quarter of 2018 and the same period of 2018 exports fell from $170 million to $157 million, a decline explained by the behavior of sales of shrimp, fish and scrap steel, copper and aluminum. Recycling Industry in PanamaMonday, February 25, 2013 The recycling industry in Panama reported, up to November 2012, more than $75 million in exports of waste products such as aluminum, iron and copper. "In Panama, up to the end of November 2012, exports of scrap aluminum, iron and copper, among other materials, totaled $75,098,028, according to the Comptroller General of the Republic", noted an article in Panamaamerica.com.pa. Business Opportunities in MoroccoThursday, May 16, 2019 At least 183 products, especially from the food, metalworking and chemical sectors, stand out for their marketing potential in the Moroccan market. The Foreign Trade Promoter of Costa Rica (PROCOMER), prepared the study "Mapping Morocco: the commercial gateway to Africa", which identified 183 products with theoretical potential to be exported to this destination. Panamanian Exports Grow at 20%Wednesday, August 28, 2019 In the first half of 2019, sales abroad totaled $443 million, 20% more than the amount reported in the same period last year. The latest data from the General Comptroller of the Republic, detail that between the first half of 2018 and 2019 exports increased from $371 million to $443 million, an increase that is partially explained by the behavior of sales of bananas and waste steel, copper and aluminum. Panama-Israel FTA in ForceMonday, November 11, 2019 On November 1, 2019, the Free Trade Agreement between the two countries entered into force, which promises to boost exports from the Panamanian agricultural sector. With this agreement, which was signed in May 2018, the country will have immediate access to the Israeli market for agricultural products such as: frozen beef and hamburger, palm oil, cassava, rum and vinegar. Seafood such as sole fish, albacore, codfish, fresh tilapia, and lobster, among others. As well as industrial products such as soap powder and paste, cement and aluminum profiles. Guatemala Prohibits Telephone Cable ExportsThursday, January 7, 2010 This prohibition will stand throughout 2010 and could be extended beyond. This measure by the Economy Ministry comprises copper waste and cable (including coaxial) and any other electricity conductors, fiber optic cables, as well as aluminum cables. Panama - Israel FTA RatifiedFriday, October 11, 2019 The National Assembly of Panama approved in third debate the Free Trade Agreement between both countries, signed in May 2018. Some of the results that will be achieved with the entry into force of this agreement include immediate access to the Israeli market for agricultural products such as: frozen beef and hamburger, palm oil, cassava, rum and vinegar. Seafood such as sole, albacore, cod, fresh tilapia, and lobster, among others. As well as industrial products such as soap powder and paste, cement and aluminum profiles. FTA Panama - Israel Approved in First DebateMonday, October 7, 2019 The National Assembly approved in first debate the bill of the Free Trade Agreement between the State of Israel and Panama, signed in May 2018. The Foreign Affairs Committee approved in first debate the bill of the Free Trade Agreement between the State of Israel and Panama, informed the National Assembly last October 2. Panamanian Exports Slightly Increase in 2018Tuesday, February 26, 2019 During the last year, sales abroad totaled $672 million, resulting in a rise of just 2% over 2017, mainly explained by banana and wood sales. The most recent figures from the General Comptroller of the Republic, detail that between 2017 and 2018 exports rose from $660 million to $672 million, an increase that is explained in part by the behavior of sales of bananas, wood and scrap steel, copper and aluminum. |
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