{"id":7233,"date":"2025-01-30T13:19:36","date_gmt":"2025-01-30T18:19:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ecotopiateak.com\/?p=7233"},"modified":"2025-02-06T13:37:14","modified_gmt":"2025-02-06T18:37:14","slug":"they-are-looking-for-new-markets-for-exports","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ecotopiateak.com\/index.php\/2025\/01\/30\/they-are-looking-for-new-markets-for-exports\/","title":{"rendered":"They are looking for new markets for exports."},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"7233\" class=\"elementor elementor-7233\" 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-f5026c0 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=\"f5026c0\" 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elementor-repeater-item-124edcf elementor-inline-item\" itemprop=\"about\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text elementor-post-info__item elementor-post-info__item--type-terms\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-post-info__terms-list\">\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/ecotopiateak.com\/index.php\/category\/economy\/\" class=\"elementor-post-info__terms-list-item\">Economy<\/a>\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\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-67c3c18 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-theme-post-title elementor-page-title elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"67c3c18\" data-element_type=\"widget\" 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\">They are looking for new markets for exports.<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a3661db elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a3661db\" 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>Business owners agreed that they are working on diversifying and strengthening the export offer to reach other destinations.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\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-2eab253 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=\"2eab253\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" 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src=\"https:\/\/ecotopiateak.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/image_content_101-9264976_20250129175236-768x468.webp\" class=\"attachment-medium_large size-medium_large wp-image-7234\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ecotopiateak.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/image_content_101-9264976_20250129175236-768x468.webp 768w, https:\/\/ecotopiateak.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/image_content_101-9264976_20250129175236-300x183.webp 300w, https:\/\/ecotopiateak.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/image_content_101-9264976_20250129175236-600x366.webp 600w, https:\/\/ecotopiateak.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/image_content_101-9264976_20250129175236.webp 855w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figcaption class=\"widget-image-caption wp-caption-text\"><\/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-d44804e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d44804e\" 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>Exporters are exploring new markets and customers, looking towards Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, Uruguay, the Netherlands, Belgium, and Germany, said sector members.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>However, they noted that Panama must strengthen the diversification and value-added aspects of its export offer. Additionally, there is a need to minimize bureaucracy and enable food processing plants, which are still pending.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>Bianca Mor\u00e1n, president of the Panamanian Exporters Association (APEX), acknowledged that there is \u00aba great opportunity\u00bb with \u00abthe European Union&#8217;s legislation on deforestation-free products.\u00bb Panama already complies with all the requirements of this legislation, and the only thing left to do is digitalize; this is an opportunity.\u00bb<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>The businesswoman emphasized that in the Scandinavia region, there is potential because these countries face challenges related to food security and goods supply due to climate issues.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>Meanwhile, Rosmer Jurado, a member of APEX&#8217;s board of directors, stated that Europe is \u00aba great market, as long as Panama ventures into the value-added segment.\u00bb<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>Jurado mentioned that \u00abwe have a treaty with Israel, and we could take advantage of that opportunity.\u00bb He also highlighted that \u00abspecialty coffee is one of the leading products arriving in Europe, but we could, for instance, turn tropical fruits into finished products, such as pineapple concentrate.\u00bb<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>Both agreed that products like bananas, shrimp, fish, coffee, rum, and teak wood, among others, have found strategic markets in countries like the United States, the Netherlands, Taiwan, India, and China.<\/p><p>However, Panama still relies \u00abtoo much\u00bb on basic products and must shift towards exporting goods with higher added value and differentiation, as seen in products like medicines, detergents, custom liquors, and specialized packaging.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>Carlos Hoyos, Deputy Minister of Foreign Trade, highlighted the importance of opening up MERCOSUR, as it includes four member markets with massive consumption. This could represent a significant increase in exports, not just of goods but also of services. \u00abWe want to consolidate our position in Asian and European markets,\u00bb he stated.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><h3><strong>Biography of Bianca Mor\u00e1n<\/strong><\/h3><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>Bianca Mor\u00e1n has been the manager of Ecotopia Teak since 2012, a wood processing company. She is the creator of Panama Teak Sustainable Forestry, a registered brand for promoting and marketing Panama&#8217;s certified teak. The brand debuted on March 15, 2022, at the Dubai Woodshow and won the 2023 Commitment CSR award for sustainable business development.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>The export sector generates over 100,000 jobs, but currently, there are 24,000 fewer salaried workers than in 2012. 73% of local exports are shipped via maritime routes.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\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<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-054f249\" data-id=\"054f249\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2012b3e elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"2012b3e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"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 decoding=\"async\" width=\"1729\" height=\"118\" src=\"https:\/\/ecotopiateak.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/ea02e130-0d25-4d0f-a972-1cc382b39e40.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-6425\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ecotopiateak.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/ea02e130-0d25-4d0f-a972-1cc382b39e40.png 1729w, https:\/\/ecotopiateak.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/ea02e130-0d25-4d0f-a972-1cc382b39e40-300x20.png 300w, https:\/\/ecotopiateak.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/ea02e130-0d25-4d0f-a972-1cc382b39e40-1024x70.png 1024w, https:\/\/ecotopiateak.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/ea02e130-0d25-4d0f-a972-1cc382b39e40-768x52.png 768w, https:\/\/ecotopiateak.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/ea02e130-0d25-4d0f-a972-1cc382b39e40-1536x105.png 1536w, https:\/\/ecotopiateak.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/ea02e130-0d25-4d0f-a972-1cc382b39e40-600x41.png 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1729px) 100vw, 1729px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figcaption class=\"widget-image-caption wp-caption-text\"><\/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-be5c533 elementor-search-form--skin-classic elementor-search-form--button-type-icon elementor-search-form--icon-search elementor-widget elementor-widget-search-form\" data-id=\"be5c533\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;skin&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"search-form.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<search role=\"search\">\n\t\t\t<form class=\"elementor-search-form\" action=\"https:\/\/ecotopiateak.com\" method=\"get\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-search-form__container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<label class=\"elementor-screen-only\" for=\"elementor-search-form-be5c533\">Buscar<\/label>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<input id=\"elementor-search-form-be5c533\" placeholder=\"Search...\" class=\"elementor-search-form__input\" type=\"search\" name=\"s\" value=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<button class=\"elementor-search-form__submit\" type=\"submit\" aria-label=\"Buscar\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-search\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/form>\n\t\t<\/search>\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-24cfff7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"24cfff7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">About us <\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b632985 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b632985\" 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>Ecotopia Teak, S.A., we are a family-owned company dedicated to reforestation, harvesting, and exporting wood from commercial plantations. 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https:\/\/ecotopiateak.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/madera_panama_0.jpg 850w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/div>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__text\">\n\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-post__title\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/ecotopiateak.com\/index.php\/2025\/04\/21\/wood-producers-call-for-relaxed-regulations-to-reactivate-the-sector\/\" >\n\t\t\t\tWood producers call for relaxed regulations to reactivate the sector.\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\n\t\t<a class=\"elementor-post__read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/ecotopiateak.com\/index.php\/2025\/04\/21\/wood-producers-call-for-relaxed-regulations-to-reactivate-the-sector\/\" aria-label=\"M\u00e1s informaci\u00f3n sobre Wood producers call for relaxed regulations to reactivate the sector.\" tabindex=\"-1\" >\n\t\t\tRead More \u00bb\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t<article class=\"elementor-post elementor-grid-item post-7249 post type-post status-publish format-standard 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class=\"elementor-post__text\">\n\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-post__title\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/ecotopiateak.com\/index.php\/2025\/03\/17\/panamanian-exports-shielded-from-trumps-tariff-policies\/\" >\n\t\t\t\tPanamanian exports, shielded from Trump&#8217;s tariff policies\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\n\t\t<a class=\"elementor-post__read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/ecotopiateak.com\/index.php\/2025\/03\/17\/panamanian-exports-shielded-from-trumps-tariff-policies\/\" aria-label=\"M\u00e1s informaci\u00f3n sobre Panamanian exports, shielded from Trump&#8217;s tariff policies\" tabindex=\"-1\" >\n\t\t\tRead More \u00bb\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t<article class=\"elementor-post elementor-grid-item post-7242 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-economy\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail__link\" 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href=\"https:\/\/ecotopiateak.com\/index.php\/2025\/03\/05\/sip-and-apex-demand-clear-rules-in-panama-to-establish-themselves-in-the-market\/\" >\n\t\t\t\tSIP and APEX demand clear rules in Panama to establish themselves in the market.\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\n\t\t<a class=\"elementor-post__read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/ecotopiateak.com\/index.php\/2025\/03\/05\/sip-and-apex-demand-clear-rules-in-panama-to-establish-themselves-in-the-market\/\" aria-label=\"M\u00e1s informaci\u00f3n sobre SIP and APEX demand clear rules in Panama to establish themselves in the market.\" tabindex=\"-1\" >\n\t\t\tRead More \u00bb\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\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-cf25824 elementor-widget elementor-widget-video\" data-id=\"cf25824\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" 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Exporters are exploring new markets and customers, looking towards Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, Uruguay, the Netherlands, Belgium, and Germany, said sector members. \u00a0 However, they noted that Panama must strengthen the diversification and value-added aspects of its export offer. Additionally, there is a need to minimize bureaucracy and enable food processing plants, which are still pending. \u00a0 Bianca Mor\u00e1n, president of the Panamanian Exporters Association (APEX), acknowledged that there is \u00aba great opportunity\u00bb with \u00abthe European Union&#8217;s legislation on deforestation-free products.\u00bb Panama already complies with all the requirements of this legislation, and the only thing left to do is digitalize; this is an opportunity.\u00bb \u00a0 The businesswoman emphasized that in the Scandinavia region, there is potential because these countries face challenges related to food security and goods supply due to climate issues. \u00a0 Meanwhile, Rosmer Jurado, a member of APEX&#8217;s board of directors, stated that Europe is \u00aba great market, as long as Panama ventures into the value-added segment.\u00bb \u00a0 Jurado mentioned that \u00abwe have a treaty with Israel, and we could take advantage of that opportunity.\u00bb He also highlighted that \u00abspecialty coffee is one of the leading products arriving in Europe, but we could, for instance, turn tropical fruits into finished products, such as pineapple concentrate.\u00bb \u00a0 Both agreed that products like bananas, shrimp, fish, coffee, rum, and teak wood, among others, have found strategic markets in countries like the United States, the Netherlands, Taiwan, India, and China. However, Panama still relies \u00abtoo much\u00bb on basic products and must shift towards exporting goods with higher added value and differentiation, as seen in products like medicines, detergents, custom liquors, and specialized packaging. \u00a0 Carlos Hoyos, Deputy Minister of Foreign Trade, highlighted the importance of opening up MERCOSUR, as it includes four member markets with massive consumption. This could represent a significant increase in exports, not just of goods but also of services. \u00abWe want to consolidate our position in Asian and European markets,\u00bb he stated. \u00a0 Biography of Bianca Mor\u00e1n \u00a0 Bianca Mor\u00e1n has been the manager of Ecotopia Teak since 2012, a wood processing company. She is the creator of Panama Teak Sustainable Forestry, a registered brand for promoting and marketing Panama&#8217;s certified teak. The brand debuted on March 15, 2022, at the Dubai Woodshow and won the 2023 Commitment CSR award for sustainable business development. \u00a0 The export sector generates over 100,000 jobs, but currently, there are 24,000 fewer salaried workers than in 2012. 73% of local exports are shipped via maritime routes. 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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Exporters are exploring new markets and customers, looking towards Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, Uruguay, the Netherlands, Belgium, and Germany, said sector members. \u00a0 However, they noted that Panama must strengthen the diversification and value-added aspects of its export offer. Additionally, there is a need to minimize bureaucracy and enable food processing plants, which are still pending. \u00a0 Bianca Mor\u00e1n, president of the Panamanian Exporters Association (APEX), acknowledged that there is \u00aba great opportunity\u00bb with \u00abthe European Union&#8217;s legislation on deforestation-free products.\u00bb Panama already complies with all the requirements of this legislation, and the only thing left to do is digitalize; this is an opportunity.\u00bb \u00a0 The businesswoman emphasized that in the Scandinavia region, there is potential because these countries face challenges related to food security and goods supply due to climate issues. \u00a0 Meanwhile, Rosmer Jurado, a member of APEX&#8217;s board of directors, stated that Europe is \u00aba great market, as long as Panama ventures into the value-added segment.\u00bb \u00a0 Jurado mentioned that \u00abwe have a treaty with Israel, and we could take advantage of that opportunity.\u00bb He also highlighted that \u00abspecialty coffee is one of the leading products arriving in Europe, but we could, for instance, turn tropical fruits into finished products, such as pineapple concentrate.\u00bb \u00a0 Both agreed that products like bananas, shrimp, fish, coffee, rum, and teak wood, among others, have found strategic markets in countries like the United States, the Netherlands, Taiwan, India, and China. However, Panama still relies \u00abtoo much\u00bb on basic products and must shift towards exporting goods with higher added value and differentiation, as seen in products like medicines, detergents, custom liquors, and specialized packaging. \u00a0 Carlos Hoyos, Deputy Minister of Foreign Trade, highlighted the importance of opening up MERCOSUR, as it includes four member markets with massive consumption. This could represent a significant increase in exports, not just of goods but also of services. \u00abWe want to consolidate our position in Asian and European markets,\u00bb he stated. \u00a0 Biography of Bianca Mor\u00e1n \u00a0 Bianca Mor\u00e1n has been the manager of Ecotopia Teak since 2012, a wood processing company. She is the creator of Panama Teak Sustainable Forestry, a registered brand for promoting and marketing Panama&#8217;s certified teak. 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Exporters are exploring new markets and customers, looking towards Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, Uruguay, the Netherlands, Belgium, and Germany, said sector members. \u00a0 However, they noted that Panama must strengthen the diversification and value-added aspects of its export offer. Additionally, there is a need to minimize bureaucracy and enable food processing plants, which are still pending. \u00a0 Bianca Mor\u00e1n, president of the Panamanian Exporters Association (APEX), acknowledged that there is \u00aba great opportunity\u00bb with \u00abthe European Union&#8217;s legislation on deforestation-free products.\u00bb Panama already complies with all the requirements of this legislation, and the only thing left to do is digitalize; this is an opportunity.\u00bb \u00a0 The businesswoman emphasized that in the Scandinavia region, there is potential because these countries face challenges related to food security and goods supply due to climate issues. \u00a0 Meanwhile, Rosmer Jurado, a member of APEX&#8217;s board of directors, stated that Europe is \u00aba great market, as long as Panama ventures into the value-added segment.\u00bb \u00a0 Jurado mentioned that \u00abwe have a treaty with Israel, and we could take advantage of that opportunity.\u00bb He also highlighted that \u00abspecialty coffee is one of the leading products arriving in Europe, but we could, for instance, turn tropical fruits into finished products, such as pineapple concentrate.\u00bb \u00a0 Both agreed that products like bananas, shrimp, fish, coffee, rum, and teak wood, among others, have found strategic markets in countries like the United States, the Netherlands, Taiwan, India, and China. However, Panama still relies \u00abtoo much\u00bb on basic products and must shift towards exporting goods with higher added value and differentiation, as seen in products like medicines, detergents, custom liquors, and specialized packaging. \u00a0 Carlos Hoyos, Deputy Minister of Foreign Trade, highlighted the importance of opening up MERCOSUR, as it includes four member markets with massive consumption. This could represent a significant increase in exports, not just of goods but also of services. \u00abWe want to consolidate our position in Asian and European markets,\u00bb he stated. \u00a0 Biography of Bianca Mor\u00e1n \u00a0 Bianca Mor\u00e1n has been the manager of Ecotopia Teak since 2012, a wood processing company. She is the creator of Panama Teak Sustainable Forestry, a registered brand for promoting and marketing Panama&#8217;s certified teak. 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