Panama: Exporter Guide
This report provides information to U.S. exporters of agricultural and related products on how to do business in Panama. Panama is one of the top markets for consumer-oriented products in Central America. Consumer-oriented products represented 53 percent of all U.S. agricultural and related exports to Panama from January through October 2017 reaching $301.4 million. The top prospects for U.S. agricultural exports to Panama include corn, wheat, rice, soybeans, soybean meal, sweeteners, soy/vegetable oils, and an extensive range of consumer oriented products (meats, poultry, dairy, processed fruits and vegetables, juices, beer and wine, cereals, snacks, and tree nuts). In recent years, the consumption of more health conscious food has contributed to increased U.S. exports of products with nutrient claims such as low fat, low sodium, gluten free, and sugar free. An increase in dual income households has resulted in a growing demand for ready-to-eat frozen and prepared foods, resulting in U.S. exports hitting a record high of $55 million in 2016.
