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Nueva junta directiva de APEX toma posesión y traza ruta para seguir impulsando las exportaciones

APEX forecasts a 10% growth in Panamanian exports, excluding copper, in 2025.
Mirta Rodríguez P. The main national export products are bananas, shrimp, fish, coffee, rum, and teak wood, among others, which have found.

Bianca Morán will continue leading the board of directors of APEX.
Mayela De Sedas: On the morning of Wednesday, January 29, Bianca Morán took office as the president of the Panamanian Association of Exporters (APEX).

Panamanian goods exports, excluding copper, grew by 10% in 2024.
Mirta Rodríguez P. By the end of 2024, national goods exports (excluding copper) totaled $1.3 billion, an estimated 10% growth compared to

Panamanian timber exports continue to decline, according to APEX
Lourdes García Armuelles Most of the wood produced in Panama is tuca, 15% of which is medium-grade.

Value-added exports from special regimes grow 21% through August
Mileika Lasso Exports leaving the country's special economic and value-added zones totaled $223.2 million through August, surpassing by $40 million the amount of exports from the country's special economic and value-added zones.

Ecotopia Teak Hosts Visit from the Director of ITTO and the Forestry Director of Mi Ambiente
Liliana Renteria Panamá, [16 de octubre 2024] – Ecotopia Teak tuvo el honor de recibir ayer al Dr. Mohammed Nurudeen Iddrisu, Director de la Organización

Panama promotes sustainable forest management through strategic alliances
The day made it clear that it is not only about conserving forests, but also about ensuring that economic activities related to forest resources

ILGO 2024 Course concludes with broad participation of women leaders of business associations
The Latin American Institute for the Management of Business Organizations (ILGO), celebrated its 39th edition and for the first time in its history, the majority of participants were

Panama seeks to ensure the legal origin of timber.
The tracking of the timber transformation chain from the moment it leaves the forest until it reaches an industry, workshop, or end-user.

They seek to provide access to the best markets in the world for their timber.
Leoncio V. Berrío M. / lberrio@anpanama.com (Panama City-ANPanamá) Consumers are increasingly demanding to know the origin of their goods, so being able to provide transparent and traceable sourcing is crucial.

Resounding Success at the Event on Sustainability and Responsible Use of Forest Resources in Panama
The Ministry of Environment presented new technologies for forest management in Panama. TVN Noticias Reporting Panama City, Panama This Monday

Efforts to Combat Illegal Timber Trafficking
Authorities and private companies are working to promote sustainability and the responsible use of forest resources in Panama. Yaritza Mojica Efforts include reducing logging and extraction...

98% of Panama’s Timber Exports are Teak, According to Apex
Lourdes García Armuelles Panama East is characterized by having the highest concentration of such plantations. In Panama, 98% of...

Apex: Panama’s Annual Teak Exports Reach $30 Million
Lourdes García Armuelles In the country, there are 80,000 hectares of commercial teak plantations, with the majority located in Panama East, Darién, and...

Symposium on Country Branding, Sustainability, and Nearshoring
Liliana Rentería This event brought together prominent national and international experts to address crucial issues regarding the attractiveness of countries for foreign investment

Panama Teak Participates in Carrefour International du Bois 2024
Liliana Rentería Panama Teak made a notable debut at the Carrefour International du Bois 2024, a prestigious international event attended by leading companies.

What Does Mercosur Represent for Panama?
Alex E. Hernández During the inauguration ceremony as the elected president, José Raúl Mulino provided details on the actions he will take once in office.

Non-Copper Exports Surge with 13% Increase as of March 2024
Mileika Lasso Panama has achieved a record in accumulated exports for the first quarter of 2024, reaching $1.2 billion, with notable contributions from seafood, meat products, cardboard, and packaging.

The European Green Deal: Driving Global Sustainability Through Responsible Trade
Angel Ramos / Panama Teak Europe is leading the way towards environmental and economic sustainability with the European Green Deal. In the recent seminar organized...

Ecotopia Teak Participates in Business Breakfast Organized by APEX
Liliana Rentería / Panama Teak Ecotopia Teak, a sustainable exporting company, is pleased to have participated in the business breakfast organized by the Panamanian Association of Exporters (APEX).