MARKET TRENDS
Liquors: Wine Gaining Market Share in Central AmericaThursday, February 25, 2021 Interest in wines has been on the rise in the digital environment in the last quarter of 2020 and in January 2021, an upturn that is explained by the behavior of consumers in all markets in the region. Through a system that monitors in real time the changes in the interests and preferences of consumers in the countries of Central America, developed by CentralAmericaData, it is possible to project demand trends in the short and long term, for the different products, services, sectors and markets operating in the region.
CONSUMER STUDY
Supermarkets: Which Countries Are Back to "Normal"?Wednesday, February 24, 2021 At the end of January 2021, Nicaragua and El Salvador were the only two countries in the region where the number of people visiting establishments identified as supermarkets was similar to the figures reported before the pandemic. As the months have gone by and in the context of the reactivation of commercial activities, more Central American consumers have visited locations identified as supermarkets and pharmacies.
MARKET TRENDS
Pest Control: Interest in Central America DeclinesTuesday, February 23, 2021 After consumers in the region increased their interest in pest control in the context of the covid-19 outbreak, in the second half of 2020 and in January 2021 the number of interactions associated with pest control services dropped considerably. Through a system that monitors in real time changes in consumer interests and preferences in Central American countries, developed by CentralAmericaData, it is possible to project short and long term demand trends for the different products, services, sectors and markets operating in the region.
MARKET STUDY
Cell Phones: Regional Purchases Decline 11%Monday, February 22, 2021 During the first six months of 2020, Central American countries imported cell phones for $541 million, 11% less than what was reported in the same period of 2019, a drop that is mainly explained by the behavior of Panamanian, Honduran and Salvadoran purchases. Figures from the Trade Intelligence Unit of CentralAmericaData: [GRAFICA caption="Click to interact with the graphic"]
MARKET TRENDS
Fast Food: Rises and Falls in Central AmericaMonday, February 22, 2021 In the last quarter of 2020 and in January 2021 in Panama, Honduras and El Salvador interest in fast food reported a clear rebound, contrary to the situation in Guatemala, Costa Rica and the Dominican Republic, markets where Internet searches decreased. Through a system that monitors in real time changes in consumer interests and preferences in Central American countries, developed by CentralAmericaData, it is possible to project short and long term demand trends for the different products, services, sectors and markets operating in the region.
MARKET TRENDS
Travel and Tourism: Interest Rising in the RegionFriday, February 19, 2021 In the last months of 2020 and in January 2021, interest in travel agency services and other tourism-related services began to increase, a rise that was most evident in Costa Rica and Guatemala. Through a system that monitors in real time changes in the interests and preferences of consumers in Central American countries, developed by CentralAmericaData, it is possible to project demand trends in the short and long term, for the different products, sectors and markets operating in the region.
MARKET TRENDS
E-Commerce: Trends at the Beginning of 2021Wednesday, February 17, 2021 In Costa Rica, Panama and Honduras, interest in e-commerce services rebounded in January 2021 and in El Salvador and Guatemala, the number of Internet searches associated with the topic has not reported significant variations in recent months. Through a system that monitors in real time the changes in the interests and preferences of consumers in Central American countries, developed by CentralAmericaData, it is possible to project demand trends in the short and long term, for the different products, services, sectors and markets operating in the region.
MARKET TRENDS
Central American Consumer: Trends at the beginning of 2021Monday, February 15, 2021 During January of this year in the countries of the region, consumers increased their interest in vehicle and home insurance, advertising services, motorcycles, vegetarian food and apartment rentals. Through a system that monitors in real time changes in consumer interests and preferences in Central American countries, developed by CentralAmericaData, it is possible to project short and long term demand trends for the different products, sectors and markets operating in the region.
MARKET STUDY
Bottled Water: Business with Mexico UpFriday, February 12, 2021 From January to June 2020, bottled water imports in Central America totaled $12 million, and purchases from companies in Mexico increased 86% compared to the same period in 2019. Figures from the Trade Intelligence Unit of CentralAmericaData: [GRAFICA caption="Click to interact with the graph"]
MARKET STUDY
Thai Truck Tires Gain Presence in Central AmericaWednesday, February 10, 2021 In Central America, tires for buses and trucks from Thailand have gained importance in terms of the amount purchased, since in the first half of 2014 they represented 0.4% of total imports and for the same period of 2020 the proportion rose to 5%. Figures from the Trade Intelligence Unit of CentralAmericaData: [GRAFICA caption="Click to interact with the graphic"].
MARKET STUDY
Soups: Regional Purchases Up 14%Wednesday, February 17, 2021 In the first six months of 2020, Central American countries bought $56 million in soups and their preparations, 14% more than what was reported in the same period of 2019, a rise that is explained by the behavior of Salvadoran, Nicaraguan, Honduran and Guatemalan imports. Data from the Trade Intelligence Unit of CentralAmericaData: [GRAFICA caption="Click to interact with the graph"]
MARKET STUDY
Candies and Chocolates: Business with China up 13%Tuesday, February 9, 2021 In the first half of 2020, Central American countries imported $140 million worth of candies, chocolates and other cocoa-based preparations, and purchases from Chinese companies exceeded by 13% what was reported during the same period of 2019. Data from the Trade Intelligence Unit of CentralAmericaData: [GRAFICA caption="Click to interact with the graph"] Ice Cream: Promising Business in GuatemalaThursday, February 25, 2021 Between 2019 and 2020, it is estimated that ice cream sales in the country increased by 6%, with supermarkets, discount stores and convenience stores being the main marketing points, as 7 out of every 10 units are sold in these establishments. In recent years, ice cream consumption in the Guatemalan market has increased considerably, since between 2019 and 2020 sales increased by $8 million, going from $128 million to $136 million, according to Euromonitor estimates.
MARKET STUDY
Wood: Regional Sales Fall 27%Monday, February 8, 2021 In the first six months of 2020, Central America exported $102 million in wood and wood products, 27% less than in the same period of 2019. Figures from the Trade Intelligence Unit of CentralAmericaData: [GRAFICA caption="Click to interact with the graphic"]
MARKET STUDY
Paint and Varnish Trade Falls 30%Thursday, February 11, 2021 In the first six months of 2020, trade of paints and varnishes between Central American countries amounted to $43 million, an amount that is 30% lower than that recorded in the same period of 2019. Figures from the Trade Intelligence Unit of CentralAmericaData: [GRAFICA caption="Click to interact with the graphic"] |
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