Guatemala Imports 20% More GoodsWednesday, May 19, 2010 In April, the country imported $1.14 billion worth of goods, 20.4% more than April 2009, when it acquired $945 million. In the same period, however, Guatemala imported less vehicles and saw less activity in Free Zones, according to data from the Tax Authority (SAT). Panama: Imports grow by 20%Wednesday, June 1, 2011 In the first three months of the year 20.1% more goods and services were imported compared to the same period in 2010. The economic boom that Panama is experiencing is also reflected in the purchases of goods and services abroad, which have grown at a faster pace than the economy is growing. Panama: Overseas Purchases GrowWednesday, August 31, 2011 In the first six months of the year imports grew by 21% compared to the same period in 2010. Of the total imported goods in the period under review, capital goods and consumer goods were those who experienced the largest increase, with 31% and 22% respectively. Panama: Imports GrowingThursday, May 26, 2011 In the first quarter there were 20% more imported goods than in the same period of 2010. The buoyancy experienced by the Panamanian economy has led Panamanians to increase consumption, explaining the significant increase on imported goods in recent months. Imports Down 40% in HondurasWednesday, November 17, 2010 In the first ten months of the year, imports fell 40%. The president of the National Federation of Customs Brokers of Honduras (Fenaduanah), Gilberto Diaz del Valle, said that last year´s economic and political crisis significantly affected the sector. Sale of home appliances drop in GuatemalaTuesday, December 23, 2008 As of november this year, the country imported $162.56 million in home appliances, $3.5 milion lest than the same period in 2007. Even though the reduction in imports in 2008, when compared to last year is small, the importers and distributors; hence the drop in sales was expected. Guatemala Imports 12.7% Less From BrazilMonday, February 8, 2010 In 2009, Guatemala imported $279 million, 12.7% less than in 2008, when it bought $320 million. The auto industry was the worst-hit, with a 64% reduction: from $31.9 million in 2007 to $11.2 million in 2009. Import of Pesticides in Guatemala Up 11%Tuesday, January 25, 2011 In 2010 the total amount imported was $ 149 million, 11.1% higher than 2009. Of the total imports, almost 35% is exported to Central America, some to the Caribbean countries and the rest to the United States. New Car Sales Rebound in GuatemalaWednesday, January 19, 2011 In relation to 2009, imports surged by 12.6% and sales by 4.67%. During 2010, according to the Superintendence of Tax Administration (SAT), 19.049 new cars were imported. Car Imports Drop 50% in Costa RicaTuesday, December 8, 2009 32.381 vehicles where imported between January and October of this year, whilst 69.674 where bought in the same period of 2008. The figures from the Treasury Ministry comprise all vehicles which transit in the country (buses, micro buses, vehicles and light cargo vehicles). Cámara Costarricense de Importadores CRECEX Company Profile
Costarrican business Organization of importers that seeks to generate more and better business for its members. Chemical Imports in GuatemalaThursday, October 6, 2011 In the first eight months of the year imports of chemicals rose by 9.3% compared to the same period in 2010. The Guild of Agricultural Chemical Association (Agrequima) believes the cause of the increased imports is mainly down to two reasons: Red Figures in Guatemalan TradeTuesday, August 11, 2009 In the first half of the year, exports were down 6.9% and imports dropped 28% when compared to the same period of 2008. According to data by the Central Bank of Guatemala (Banguat), exports totaled $3.714 million while imports summed $5.386 million. El Salvador: Single Window for ImportsTuesday, February 15, 2011 The Central Reserve Bank (BCR) enabled the One-Stop Import procedure. The new service is part of the Integrated Center for Import and Export (CIEX), which now allows importers to authorize documents prior to importing. Guatemala: 26% Import Increase of Capital GoodsMonday, February 21, 2011 In 2010, imports of capital goods (machinery and equipment) increased by 26.7% compared to 2009. The total amount imported in 2010 was $ 2,327 million, $ 490.9 million above the $ 1,836.3 of 2009. |
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