Honduras: Nicaraguan Meat Imports Down 35%Friday, May 7, 2010 The drop is caused by agreements between Honduran breeders, supermarket chains and the Government. According to data from the Agriculture Secretary, the country used to import 4.7 million pounds of beef meat each month. Used Car Imports PlummetThursday, December 6, 2012 Affirming the downward trend of recent years, the number of used cars imported into Costa Rica in 2012 was 30% less than in 2011. The main reason given for less cars being imported in 2012, only 27,000, 8,100 fewer than in the previous year, was a drop in new car prices following the Japanese crisis. El Salvador: September Trade Deficit Rises by 23%Friday, October 28, 2011 In the first nine months of the year, exports totaled $4,105 million while imports totaled $7,698 million. According to information from the Central Reserve Bank (BCR in Spanish), exports grew by 21.8% compared to the same period in 2010, and in the case of imports, the increase was 22.7%. Nicaragua to Continue to Import Eggs and ChickenFriday, November 25, 2011 Despite protests by the Nicaraguan poultry sector, businesses are continuing to import poultry and eggs. So indicated the president of the Consumer Cooperative Solidarity, John Caldera, to the press. Guatemala Extends Deadline for Duty-free Import of MaizeTuesday, June 21, 2011 The Ministry of Economy has postponed until December 31 the deadline for duty-free imports of white maize. The finance representative, Luis Velasquez ruled out grain shortage in the local market, justifying the measure by citing possible future events. Panama Imports UreaMonday, June 27, 2011 The government will import the material from the Ukraine to sell to farmers at low prices. Government of Guatemala considers lifting import dutiesFriday, August 29, 2008 According to Romulo Caballeros, Minister of the Economy, the price of imported goods is one of the topics that concerns the Government. The official said besides offering products which enter the country with zero duty, they will also take up the task of checking the prices which, he reaffirmed, should stabilize or go down. Nicaragua: Import Sector Calls for Changes to CustomsTuesday, February 22, 2011 The importing sector urges for solutions to constant DGA administrative blocks during the import process. For the Chamber of Commerce of Nicaragua (CACONIC), the amount of merchandise declared questioned due to its value by the Customs General Department (DGA), is causing serious economic damage. Panama Analyzes Coffee ImportsTuesday, February 22, 2011 Considering current crop production is down 50%, for the first time the country is studying importing the bean. Authorities and farmers are making inventories of existing stocks in order to determine the amount that would be required to satisfy the local market. Salvadoran Trade Deficit ReducedWednesday, March 2, 2011 Exports in January 2011 grew by 24.3%, while the increase in imports was 6.4%. According to information from the Central Reserve Bank (BCR), the trade balance deficit closed at $ 283.6 million. This represents a reduction of 11.9% compared to January 2010. Guatemala Requests Authorization To Import SugarWednesday, March 10, 2010 The Economy Ministry made a formal request before Comieco, the Council of Central American Ministers. Guatemala requires between 50 and 100 thousand metric tons over the next months to cover its domestic demand. Honduras Will Need to Import BeansMonday, August 16, 2010 To meet the country's demand between 100k and 200k hundredweight of beans will need to be imported. The Farming Secretary, Jacobo Regalado, indicated that this week the government will announce whether or not bean imports are authorized. Panama to Import Coffee for Domestic MarketFriday, March 18, 2011 Due to poor yields during harvest the country must import about 6 million quintals of coffee in order to supply demand from the local market. The purchase will be made through Bolsa Nacional de Productos (Baisa), arriving the country in late April. Costa Rica's Trade Deficit IncreasesTuesday, March 22, 2011 In February 2011 the trade deficit was $ 367.1 million, 87% higher than the $ 196.7 million of February 2010. Exports through February 2011 increased by 7% compared to February 2010, while imports rose 23% according to the Central Bank of Costa Rica. Costa Rican Exports DecreaseMonday, March 23, 2009 Costa Rica exported $1.32 billion in January and February 2009, 16% less when compared to the same period last year. According to journalist Edgar Delgado in an article in elfinancierocr.com, "The lower growth in foreign sales by our country (Costa Rica) was directly related to the international economic recession. The country imported $1.684 billion, 33% less than the amount between the first two months of 2008. |
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