{"id":7211,"date":"2025-01-30T11:20:50","date_gmt":"2025-01-30T16:20:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ecotopiateak.com\/?p=7211"},"modified":"2025-02-06T11:37:25","modified_gmt":"2025-02-06T16:37:25","slug":"apex-predicts-a-10-growth-in-panamanian-exports-excluding-copper-in-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ecotopiateak.com\/index.php\/2025\/01\/30\/apex-predicts-a-10-growth-in-panamanian-exports-excluding-copper-in-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"APEX predicts a 10% growth in Panamanian exports, excluding copper, in 2025."},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"7211\" class=\"elementor elementor-7211\" data-elementor-settings=\"{&quot;ha_cmc_init_switcher&quot;:&quot;no&quot;}\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-953d483 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default 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data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"theme-post-title.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">APEX predicts a 10% growth in Panamanian exports, excluding copper, in 2025.<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-d0c4829 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no\" data-id=\"d0c4829\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-66 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-82f96da\" data-id=\"82f96da\" 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elementor-post-info__item elementor-post-info__item--type-time\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<time>11:20 am<\/time>\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-78bd0e0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-theme-post-featured-image elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"78bd0e0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"theme-post-featured-image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"wp-caption\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"394\" src=\"https:\/\/ecotopiateak.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/puertos-autos-panama-roman2_181-9280564_20250129164739.webp\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-7212\" alt=\"\" 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View of one of the ports.<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-66a9f9c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"66a9f9c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Panama\u2019s main export products include bananas, shrimp, fish, coffee, rum, and teak wood, among others, which have found strategic markets in the United States, the Netherlands, Taiwan, India, and China.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>National goods exports (excluding copper) totaled $1.3 billion at the end of 2024, reflecting an estimated 10% growth compared to the previous year (2023). This dynamic is expected to continue in 2025 despite international economic challenges.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>This was stated yesterday by the President of the Board of Directors of the Panamanian Association of Exporters (APEX), Bianca Mor\u00e1n, during the inauguration ceremony for the 2025-2026 term. \u201cThis year (2025) is very challenging because the world is facing an economic recession, but all exporters are committed to growth. Last year, we grew by 10% without copper, and this year we aim to maintain that growth rate,\u201d estimated Mor\u00e1n.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>She emphasized that these figures position Panama as a resilient and constantly evolving country. However, she acknowledged that while significant, Panama\u2019s export numbers remain \u201cmodest\u201d compared to other countries in the region, where monthly export volumes surpass Panama\u2019s annual totals.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>\u201cWe have been a success story in the export of services, leading the way and becoming the envy of the region. Now, let\u2019s bet on goods to produce high-quality products and improve the distribution of wealth in our country,\u201d Mor\u00e1n emphasized during the APEX board inauguration.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>At the same time, she highlighted that despite certain limitations, Panama has made remarkable progress in recent years in key sectors such as fishing and agro-industry, which have shown significant growth.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>She detailed that in the past three years, the fishing sector increased its share of national exports from 13% in 2021 to 25% in 2024, while the agro-industrial sector grew its share from 17% to 26% over the same period.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>\u201cThese figures reflect Panama&#8217;s potential to diversify and strengthen its export offerings without copper,\u201d Mor\u00e1n stated while breaking down the main export products and their key markets.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>According to Mor\u00e1n, the main export products include bananas, shrimp, fish, coffee, rum, and teak wood, among others, which have found strategic markets in countries such as the United States, the Netherlands, Taiwan, India, and China.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>However, \u201cwe still rely too heavily on basic products, and we must move towards exporting goods with higher added value and differentiation, as demonstrated by successful examples in medicines, detergents, personalized liquors, and specialized packaging,\u201d Mor\u00e1n expressed.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><strong>Employment Driver<\/strong><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>Exports are also a key driver of employment. Currently, they contribute to more than 100,000 jobs nationwide, although there are 24,000 fewer salaried workers compared to 2012, and informality is on the rise.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>\u201cThe export sector not only drives the economy but also generates well-being in our communities. We are convinced that by working together, with a government that fosters private enterprise, supports innovation, and acts as a facilitator, we will achieve our goal: to establish Panama as a leader in sustainable and high-quality exports,\u201d emphasized Mor\u00e1n.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><strong>Bianca Mor\u00e1n<\/strong><br \/>President of the Board of Directors of APEX<\/p><p>\u201cThis year (2025) is very challenging because it is a year of global economic recession, but all exporters have the goal of growing. 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This dynamic is expected to continue in 2025 despite international economic challenges. \u00a0 This was stated yesterday by the President of the Board of Directors of the Panamanian Association of Exporters (APEX), Bianca Mor\u00e1n, during the inauguration ceremony for the 2025-2026 term. \u201cThis year (2025) is very challenging because the world is facing an economic recession, but all exporters are committed to growth. Last year, we grew by 10% without copper, and this year we aim to maintain that growth rate,\u201d estimated Mor\u00e1n. \u00a0 She emphasized that these figures position Panama as a resilient and constantly evolving country. However, she acknowledged that while significant, Panama\u2019s export numbers remain \u201cmodest\u201d compared to other countries in the region, where monthly export volumes surpass Panama\u2019s annual totals. \u00a0 \u201cWe have been a success story in the export of services, leading the way and becoming the envy of the region. Now, let\u2019s bet on goods to produce high-quality products and improve the distribution of wealth in our country,\u201d Mor\u00e1n emphasized during the APEX board inauguration. \u00a0 At the same time, she highlighted that despite certain limitations, Panama has made remarkable progress in recent years in key sectors such as fishing and agro-industry, which have shown significant growth. \u00a0 She detailed that in the past three years, the fishing sector increased its share of national exports from 13% in 2021 to 25% in 2024, while the agro-industrial sector grew its share from 17% to 26% over the same period. \u00a0 \u201cThese figures reflect Panama&#8217;s potential to diversify and strengthen its export offerings without copper,\u201d Mor\u00e1n stated while breaking down the main export products and their key markets. \u00a0 According to Mor\u00e1n, the main export products include bananas, shrimp, fish, coffee, rum, and teak wood, among others, which have found strategic markets in countries such as the United States, the Netherlands, Taiwan, India, and China. \u00a0 However, \u201cwe still rely too heavily on basic products, and we must move towards exporting goods with higher added value and differentiation, as demonstrated by successful examples in medicines, detergents, personalized liquors, and specialized packaging,\u201d Mor\u00e1n expressed. \u00a0 Employment Driver \u00a0 Exports are also a key driver of employment. Currently, they contribute to more than 100,000 jobs nationwide, although there are 24,000 fewer salaried workers compared to 2012, and informality is on the rise. \u00a0 \u201cThe export sector not only drives the economy but also generates well-being in our communities. We are convinced that by working together, with a government that fosters private enterprise, supports innovation, and acts as a facilitator, we will achieve our goal: to establish Panama as a leader in sustainable and high-quality exports,\u201d emphasized Mor\u00e1n. \u00a0 Bianca Mor\u00e1nPresident of the Board of Directors of APEX \u201cThis year (2025) is very challenging because it is a year of global economic recession, but all exporters have the goal of growing. Last year we grew by 10% without copper, and this year we expect to maintain that growth rate (10% without copper),\u201d she concluded. About us Ecotopia Teak, S.A., we are a family-owned company dedicated to reforestation, harvesting, and exporting wood from commercial plantations. We work under high production standards and with social responsibility to obtain high-quality wood according to the needs and demands of national and international markets. Additionally, we actively contribute to the local economy by creating employment opportunities in the communities where we operate. Our commitment is to lead the industry in sustainable reforestation and wood production, preserving our natural resources and building a greener and more sustainable future. 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This dynamic is expected to continue in 2025 despite international economic challenges. \u00a0 This was stated yesterday by the President of the Board of Directors of the Panamanian Association of Exporters (APEX), Bianca Mor\u00e1n, during the inauguration ceremony for the 2025-2026 term. \u201cThis year (2025) is very challenging because the world is facing an economic recession, but all exporters are committed to growth. Last year, we grew by 10% without copper, and this year we aim to maintain that growth rate,\u201d estimated Mor\u00e1n. \u00a0 She emphasized that these figures position Panama as a resilient and constantly evolving country. However, she acknowledged that while significant, Panama\u2019s export numbers remain \u201cmodest\u201d compared to other countries in the region, where monthly export volumes surpass Panama\u2019s annual totals. \u00a0 \u201cWe have been a success story in the export of services, leading the way and becoming the envy of the region. Now, let\u2019s bet on goods to produce high-quality products and improve the distribution of wealth in our country,\u201d Mor\u00e1n emphasized during the APEX board inauguration. \u00a0 At the same time, she highlighted that despite certain limitations, Panama has made remarkable progress in recent years in key sectors such as fishing and agro-industry, which have shown significant growth. \u00a0 She detailed that in the past three years, the fishing sector increased its share of national exports from 13% in 2021 to 25% in 2024, while the agro-industrial sector grew its share from 17% to 26% over the same period. \u00a0 \u201cThese figures reflect Panama&#8217;s potential to diversify and strengthen its export offerings without copper,\u201d Mor\u00e1n stated while breaking down the main export products and their key markets. \u00a0 According to Mor\u00e1n, the main export products include bananas, shrimp, fish, coffee, rum, and teak wood, among others, which have found strategic markets in countries such as the United States, the Netherlands, Taiwan, India, and China. \u00a0 However, \u201cwe still rely too heavily on basic products, and we must move towards exporting goods with higher added value and differentiation, as demonstrated by successful examples in medicines, detergents, personalized liquors, and specialized packaging,\u201d Mor\u00e1n expressed. \u00a0 Employment Driver \u00a0 Exports are also a key driver of employment. Currently, they contribute to more than 100,000 jobs nationwide, although there are 24,000 fewer salaried workers compared to 2012, and informality is on the rise. \u00a0 \u201cThe export sector not only drives the economy but also generates well-being in our communities. We are convinced that by working together, with a government that fosters private enterprise, supports innovation, and acts as a facilitator, we will achieve our goal: to establish Panama as a leader in sustainable and high-quality exports,\u201d emphasized Mor\u00e1n. \u00a0 Bianca Mor\u00e1nPresident of the Board of Directors of APEX \u201cThis year (2025) is very challenging because it is a year of global economic recession, but all exporters have the goal of growing. Last year we grew by 10% without copper, and this year we expect to maintain that growth rate (10% without copper),\u201d she concluded. 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This dynamic is expected to continue in 2025 despite international economic challenges. \u00a0 This was stated yesterday by the President of the Board of Directors of the Panamanian Association of Exporters (APEX), Bianca Mor\u00e1n, during the inauguration ceremony for the 2025-2026 term. \u201cThis year (2025) is very challenging because the world is facing an economic recession, but all exporters are committed to growth. Last year, we grew by 10% without copper, and this year we aim to maintain that growth rate,\u201d estimated Mor\u00e1n. \u00a0 She emphasized that these figures position Panama as a resilient and constantly evolving country. However, she acknowledged that while significant, Panama\u2019s export numbers remain \u201cmodest\u201d compared to other countries in the region, where monthly export volumes surpass Panama\u2019s annual totals. \u00a0 \u201cWe have been a success story in the export of services, leading the way and becoming the envy of the region. Now, let\u2019s bet on goods to produce high-quality products and improve the distribution of wealth in our country,\u201d Mor\u00e1n emphasized during the APEX board inauguration. \u00a0 At the same time, she highlighted that despite certain limitations, Panama has made remarkable progress in recent years in key sectors such as fishing and agro-industry, which have shown significant growth. \u00a0 She detailed that in the past three years, the fishing sector increased its share of national exports from 13% in 2021 to 25% in 2024, while the agro-industrial sector grew its share from 17% to 26% over the same period. \u00a0 \u201cThese figures reflect Panama&#8217;s potential to diversify and strengthen its export offerings without copper,\u201d Mor\u00e1n stated while breaking down the main export products and their key markets. \u00a0 According to Mor\u00e1n, the main export products include bananas, shrimp, fish, coffee, rum, and teak wood, among others, which have found strategic markets in countries such as the United States, the Netherlands, Taiwan, India, and China. \u00a0 However, \u201cwe still rely too heavily on basic products, and we must move towards exporting goods with higher added value and differentiation, as demonstrated by successful examples in medicines, detergents, personalized liquors, and specialized packaging,\u201d Mor\u00e1n expressed. \u00a0 Employment Driver \u00a0 Exports are also a key driver of employment. Currently, they contribute to more than 100,000 jobs nationwide, although there are 24,000 fewer salaried workers compared to 2012, and informality is on the rise. \u00a0 \u201cThe export sector not only drives the economy but also generates well-being in our communities. We are convinced that by working together, with a government that fosters private enterprise, supports innovation, and acts as a facilitator, we will achieve our goal: to establish Panama as a leader in sustainable and high-quality exports,\u201d emphasized Mor\u00e1n. \u00a0 Bianca Mor\u00e1nPresident of the Board of Directors of APEX \u201cThis year (2025) is very challenging because it is a year of global economic recession, but all exporters have the goal of growing. Last year we grew by 10% without copper, and this year we expect to maintain that growth rate (10% without copper),\u201d she concluded. 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