Guatemala: Exports of Recycled Plastic Up 8%Tuesday, May 19, 2015 In the first quarter of the year, 9647 metric tons of recycled material were exported, 8% more than in the same period in 2014. Data from the Plastics Commission at the Guatemalan Association of Exporters (AGEXPORT) indicates that during the first quarter exports of recycled plastics totaled $10 million. The Plastics Industry in NicaraguaThursday, April 27, 2017 Industry estimates suggest that 50% of local demand for flexible plastic products is supplied by domestic companies. The same companies that make up the plastics industry locally characterize it as an "emerging" industry, with growth potential in a context of increasing competition, both locally and with imported products. Good Perspectives for the Plastic IndustryThursday, May 24, 2018 The Salvadoran IPSA, manufacturer of plastic films and packaging, expects to close this year with a 10% growth in sales, and by 2021 it expects to export 45% of total production. Despite the fact that El Salvador's overall economic performance has not been the best, representatives of the plastic products manufacturing company expect better results this year than in 2017 and previous years. Its general manager, Mariano Pitta, told Elsalvador.com: "... We see that the year has begun with greater positivism." Opportunity in Plastic Containers in VenezuelaTuesday, September 18, 2012 The resin shortfall faced by manufacturers of plastic products in Venezuela, is affecting the dynamics of other industries, especially food and paint. A statement from the Costa Rican Trade Promotion Office of (PROCOMER) reads: Guatemala: Export of Recycled Plastic Up 8%Thursday, March 19, 2015 The main destinations for recycled plastic materials were El Salvador, with 22% of the total, Honduras, with 15%, China 9%, Costa Rica, 8%, the US, 7.5%, Mexico, 7%, and rest of Asia and Europe. From a statement issued by the Guatemalan Association of Exporters (-AGEXPORT-): Costa Rica: Plastics Exports Up 64%Wednesday, May 6, 2015 Fifty companies exported $394 million in plastics in 2014, 64% more than in 2010, the Central American market being the main buyer, with 44% of the total. Los productos plásticos exportados son en su mayoría artículos para envasado, láminas y placas, tubos y accesorios de tubería y placas para interruptores y tomacorrientes. Durante el 2014, Panamá fue el principal cliente, reportando un 38% del total de las exportaciones a la región, seguido de Nicaragua con un 26%. Por otra parte, en el mismo período, Norteamérica recibió el 37% del total de las exportaciones de plástico y el Caribe un 8%. Indian and Korean Entrepreneurs Doing Business in GuatemalaWednesday, March 20, 2013 The trade missions from India and Korea visiting Guatemala, view the country as an option for locating their base from where they can expand to the entire region. After selling $25,000 in plastic products to the company Megaplast, the Indian company Family Plastics and Thermoware, hopes that on accepting their products, Guatemalans will acquire molds for manufacturing, according to Haridasan T., export manager of the Indian firm. Use of Polyethylene and Polystyrene ProhibitedTuesday, August 28, 2012 As of October 1st the manufacture, import and marketing of the plastics will be prohibited in Haiti. A press release from Procomer reads: Biodegradable Plastic From Plantain FlourTuesday, July 29, 2014 Flour made from plantains can be used to produce biodegradable plastic products with high capacity. From an article by the Costa Rica Foreign Trade Promotion Office (PROCOMER): Opportunities to Export to MexicoFriday, September 11, 2015 A study highlights basic grains, corn products, bread, broth, snacks, frozen seafood, shampoo, cosmetic powders and plastics for home use. The study on market trends in manufacturing, agri-food and drinks in Mexico conducted in southeastern Mexico by the Promotion Agency for Exports and Investments in El Salvador (PROESA) indicates that one of the most important challenges for Salvadoran exporters to successfully enter the Mexican market is to increase their level of knowledge about the national supply in Mexico.
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Plastic Pipe: Costa Rica is the Main Importer in 2020Wednesday, September 1, 2021 Costa Rica is positioned in the regional market as the largest buyer with $171.6 million, also, the United States remains the main supplier of plastic pipe with $109.2 million. Figures from the Trade Intelligence Unit of CentralAmericaData: [GRAFICA caption="Click to interact with the graphic"] Business Intelligence: Plastics Imports in GuatemalaMonday, April 29, 2013 Report with detailed information on Plastics Imports in Guatemala 2012, CIF value, weight and average prices by Country of Origin, Customs and Import Regime. In 2012 the country imported $690.6 million worth of plastics (316,700,000 Kg), 3% less than in 2011. Panama Protects Agriculture and Industry in FTA with MexicoThursday, October 2, 2014 The FTA approved on its first reading by the National Assembly excludes sensitive products such as beef and chicken, dairy, pork, palm oil and plastic products, paper and aluminum, among products. The bill for ratifying a trade agreement with Mexico excludes agricultural and agro industrial goods which are sensitive to Panama ; such as chicken meat, eggs, dairy products, pork, pork sausages, coffee, wheat flour, rice, palm oil, sauces, tomato paste, potatoes, onions, sugar, juice, fruit drinks, soda plastic products, paper and aluminum.
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Plastic Pipes: Recovery of the SectorMonday, March 14, 2022 By September 2021, the plastics sector recovered to reach a value of $343 million, equivalent to 104%, where the main supplier is the United States with 41% of the regional market. Figures from the Trade Intelligence Unit of CentralAmericaData: [GRAFICA caption="Click to interact with the graphic"] Colombian Agro and Industry Grow in USATuesday, September 2, 2014 Central America's direct competitor in the market is using the TLC it has with the northern country to increase sales of agricultural products, textiles and other manufactured goods. The reduction in sales of Colombian oil to the United States is forcing the South American country to diversify its exports to the North American market, where positioning has been improved mainly of agricultural products such as fruits and seeds and manufactured goods such as textiles and apparel. |
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