españolLess Gray Lists, More BusinessWednesday, December 11, 2019 The challenge for the relationship between Panama and Europe is to look beyond the issue of fiscal transparency, in order to advance together in commercial, digital and environmental issues. After Panama was included in the European Union's list of non-cooperating countries in fiscal matters in December 2017, in March 2019 it was reported that in the new version, the Central American country had already disappeared. Panama: Endorsement to Export Pork to ChinaTuesday, December 10, 2019 Through the signing of two protocols, the Central American country is authorized to export to the Asian country pork meat and sausages, as well as fish and shrimp. Health protocols were signed on December 10 and according to the authorities of the Ministry of Agricultural Development (MIDA), it is expected that the first shipments to China will be made as soon as possible. Rebound in Exports, Despite the CrisisTuesday, December 10, 2019 In a context of economic recession, Nicaraguan exports have recorded good performance, as to November 2019 revenues totaled $2,536 million, 4% higher than reported in the same period of 2018. Figures from the Centro de Tramites de Exportaciones (Cetrex) detail that between January and November 2018 and the same period in 2019, foreign sales increased by $89 million, going from $2,447 million to $2,536 million. Food: Trends and Opportunities in the UKWednesday, December 11, 2019 During 2018, sales of packaged foods in the United Kingdom exceeded $84 billion, and 36% corresponded to private label products, which have quickly entered this market. The study "Trends and requirements of private label buyers in the food sector in the United Kingdom", prepared by Procomer Costa Rica, indicates that the United Kingdom stands out as the second country in Europe with greater penetration of private label. Coffee: Sales to Malaysia and China ImproveTuesday, December 10, 2019 Guatemalan producers reported that for the 2018-2019 harvest, exports to these Asian markets gained importance, as Malaysia was sold 103,000 quintals of green coffee and 80,000 to China. Figures from the National Coffee Association (Anacafe), specify that for the 2018-2019 agricultural cycle the export of coffee was 4.6 million quintals gold and generated a foreign exchange income of $663 million.
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Plastic Tubing: Figures in Central AmericaTuesday, December 10, 2019 From January to June of this year, Central American countries imported $193 million in plastic tubing and fittings, and companies in Costa Rica and Panama accounted for 64% of total regional purchases. Figures from the Trade Intelligence Unit at CentralAmericaData: [GRAFICA caption="Click to interact with graphics"] More Investments in Free Trade Zones AuthorizedTuesday, December 10, 2019 In the Dominican Republic, five new companies have approved permits to operate in free trade zones, which together will make an investment of close to $16 million. Among the activities of approved companies are: manufacture of doors, windows and boxes, international call center services, and textile manufacturing, reported the National Council of Export Processing Zones (CNZFE).
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Pet Food: Business with Mexico Up 10%Wednesday, December 11, 2019 From January to June 2019, companies in the region imported $93 million in food for dogs and cats, and purchases from Mexican companies increased 10% over the same period in 2018. Figures from the Trade Intelligence Unit at CentralAmericaData: [GRAFICA caption="Click to interact with graphics"]
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Beer: Business with U.S. Increases 31%Monday, December 9, 2019 In the first six months of 2019, beer imports into Central America totaled $108 million, and purchases from the U.S. increased 31% over the same period in 2018. Figures from the Trade Intelligence Unit at CentralAmericaData: [GRAFICA caption="Click to interact with graphics"] Incentive to Import Electric CarsMonday, December 9, 2019 As of January 2020, electric vehicles imported into El Salvador and Honduras will be exempt from the import duty, which was 30% in El Salvador until now. The measure, which will be applied in both countries, was approved at the session of the Council of Ministers of Economic Integration (COMIECO), held in El Salvador on December 5 and 6. Central America - Mercosur FTA: Will It Be Done?Thursday, December 5, 2019 The possibility of negotiating a free trade agreement with the trade bloc of South American countries is back on the discussion. The issue will be discussed in detail at the meeting of the Council of Ministers of Economy of the region (Comieco), to be held in El Salvador on December 5 and 6.
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Corn: Businesses in the Region Still RisingFriday, December 6, 2019 During the first half of the year, corn imports from companies in the region totaled $437 million, 15% more than reported from January to June 2018. Figures from the Trade Intelligence Unit at CentralAmericaData: [GRAFICA caption="Click to interact with graphic"]
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Vaccines: Regional Purchases Still RisingTuesday, December 3, 2019 In the first half of 2019, purchases of vaccines for human use in Central America totaled $122 million, 116% more than was reported in the same period in 2018. Figures from the Trade Intelligence Unit at CentralAmericaData: [GRAPHIC caption="Click to interact with graphic"] Dominican Exports up 7%Tuesday, November 26, 2019 During September, sales abroad in the Dominican Republic reached $969 million, 6.5% higher than in the same month of 2018. According to data from the Centro de Exportación e Inversión de Republica Dominicana (CEI-RD), between September 2018 and the same month in 2019, exports increased by $59 million, from $910 million to $969 million.
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More Brazilian Furniture in Central AmericaMonday, December 2, 2019 From January to June 2019, imports of home and office furniture in Central American countries totaled $175 million, and purchases from companies in Brazil increased by 22% over the same period in 2018. Figures from the Trade Intelligence Unit at CentralAmericaData: [GRAFICA caption="Click to interact with graphic"] |
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