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). Costa Rica: External Commerce Surges in NovemberTuesday, December 22, 2009 In November 2009 exports rose 16% and imports 4%, when compared to the same month of 2008. It is the first month in the year in which year-on-year variation is positive both in exports as in imports. Costa Rica: Importers in Trade Mission to USWednesday, June 3, 2015 A multisectoral trade mission of importers going to the south of Florida, in the United States has been organized for August 17. The Chamber of Importers of Costa Rica (Crecex) is organizing the activity from 17 to August 21, 2015 in South Florida, where they will be conducting business meetings with pre-qualified US companies according to the needs of Costa Rican importers who are taking part. Costa Rica: Increase in Consumer Goods ImportsTuesday, May 24, 2011 The favorable exchange rate and greater range of financing options are responsible for the rise in overseas purchases. Vehicles, cell phones and televisions are some of the most frequently purchased consumer goods bought abroad by Costa Ricans. 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. More Chinese TVs in Costa RicaThursday, September 28, 2017 In 2016 imports of television sets in Costa Rica totaled $100 million, and the value imported from China grew by 52%. Figures from the information system on the the Televisions Market in Costa Rica, compiled by the Business Intelligence Unit at CentralAmericaData: [GRAFICA caption = "Click to interact with the graph"] Costa Rica: Foreign Trade Figures II Quarter 2016Thursday, August 25, 2016 At the end of the second quarter exports totaled $2.627 million, led by the export of fresh pineapples, medical devices and coffee. From a statement issued by the National Institute of Statistics and Census (INEC) Dominican Republic Suspends Wire Imports from C.A.Monday, September 7, 2009 The Government ordered a temporary suspension of wire and cable imports from Central America. Dominican Republic's Treasury Secretary announced they will gather the administrative council for the Central American FTA, to define what is considered as a 'special fiscal regime'. Dominican industrial businessmen have complained about wire imports from Costa Rica that don't comply with the FTA rules of origin. 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. Trade Deficit In Costa Rica Grows by 49%Thursday, September 22, 2011 In the first eight months of the year a trade deficit of $3,724 million has been accumulated, which is 49% higher than in the same period in 2010. According to data published by the Central Bank of Costa Rica, from January to August, exports totaled $6,783 million compared to $10,507 million in imports. Promotora del Comercio Exterior Company Profile Organization that operates in Costa Rica and Costa Rica.
Costa Rican Exports Slowing DownWednesday, July 21, 2010 In June, Costa Rican exports grew at the lowest pace so far in 2010. According to data from the Central Bank of Costa Rica, the country exported 4% more in June 2010 than the same period of 2009, the lowest year-on-year increase of 2010. Central America Imports Fewer Aluminum ContainersTuesday, August 15, 2017 Between 2015 and 2016, the value of imports of aluminum packaging in Central American countries fell by 8% and the imported volume fell by 12% in the same period. Figures from the information system on the the Aluminium Recipients Market in Central America, compiled by the Business Intelligence Unit at CentralAmericaData: [GRAFICA caption = "Click to interact with the graph"] Costa Rica's Trade Deficit Continues to GrowTuesday, August 24, 2010 Goods imports in July are up while exports have stagnated. According to the Costa Rican Central Bank (BCCR), "the year-on-year change to July 2010 indicates that imports grew by 24%". Meanwhile sales abroad reduced relative to May. Agrochemicals: Regional Imports Up 6%Friday, August 31, 2018 From January to March of this year, countries in the region imported $146 million worth of insecticides, herbicides and fungicides, 6% more than in the same period in 2017. Figures from the information system on the Market for Insecticides, Herbicides and Fungicides in Central America, compiled by the Business Intelligence Unit at CentralAmericaData: [GRAFICA caption= "Click to interact with graph"] |
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