PLASTICS
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Plastic Pipes: Recovery of the Sector
Mar-14-22 | 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.
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Plastic Pipe: Costa Rica is the Main Importer in 2020
Sep-1-21 | 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.
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Packaging: Shortages and Price Rises in Sight
Apr-27-21 | Due to the closure of a company engaged in the manufacture of packaging and the shortage of raw materials, it is expected that in May and June companies in Nicaragua will face a scenario in which shortages and high prices will predominate.
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Industry: Opportunities in Global Value Chains
Apr-13-21 | In Costa Rica, of the total number of exporters whose majority of shipments are in the metal-mechanics, electrical and electronics or plastics sectors, 25% meet a profile of potential participation in global value chains.
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Closure of Packaging Company: Pessimism and Opportunities
Apr-5-21 | After the Nicaraguan company Astro Packing Solution announced an indefinite closure of its operations, local companies predict that packaging will become more expensive in the coming weeks and will be forced to look for new suppliers in neighboring countries.
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Plastics: Regional Purchases Exceed $2.6 Billion
Mar-31-21 | From January to September 2020, imports for plastic and its manufactures totaled $2,681 million, 13% less than what was reported in the same period of 2019, a drop that was reported in the context of the economic and sanitary crisis caused by the Covid-19 outbreak.
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Packaging and Plastics: Company Closes Operations
Mar-30-21 | In Nicaragua, Astro Packing Solution, a company involved in the manufacture of packaging and plastic products, notified its clients that it will close indefinitely due to a shortage of raw materials.
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Tender for $4 Million in Plastic Containers
Mar-19-21 | The Fabrica Nacional de Licores de Costa Rica is bidding for the supply of plastic containers of different types.
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Plastics Industry: Price Increase in Sight
Feb-15-21 | Due to shortages in raw materials and bottlenecks in the production of inputs demanded by the sector, businessmen in El Salvador expect that in the coming weeks the prices of plastic products will reflect increases.
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Plastic: Rising Costs and Uncertainty
Jan-15-21 | Following the reactivation of China's economy in mid-2020, the Asian giant has monopolized a good part of the raw materials demanded by industry, a situation that is pushing up costs and generating uncertainty among Central American businessmen.
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Plastic Pipes: Business with Germany Upwards
Jan-8-21 | From January to June 2020, Central American countries imported $169 million in plastic pipe and accessories, and purchases from German companies increased by 64%, when compared to the same period in 2019.
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Plastic and Packaging: What Products Have Gained Ground?
Jan-6-21 | Vacuum packaging, films for use in agricultural production and resin for mass consumption were some of the products that increased their sales in the Guatemalan market during the pandemic.
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Plastic Pipe: Business with the U.S. Upwards
Sep-30-20 | From January to March of this year, Central American countries imported $96 million in plastic pipe and accessories, and purchases from U.S. companies increased by 3%, when compared to the same period in 2019.
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Plastic: Somewhere Between Optimism and Uncertainty
Sep-10-20 | Although the sector keeps its operations alive thanks to the packaging they produce for the food and cleaning industry, there is uncertainty among entrepreneurs as the demand for bags, brushes, tableware, furniture and other products has contracted.
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Plastics: $151 Million in Business with Mexico
Jul-31-20 | From January to April 2020, Central American companies imported $151 million in plastic and its manufactures from Mexico, and 60% of the total was purchased by companies in Guatemala and El Salvador.