Products
Pineapples and watermelons
Suppliers
Fyffes and Global Foods
Inhabitans
2011: 3,6 mln. (EU: 503,5 mln.)
GNR in US$
2011: 27 mld. (EU: 17.584 mld.)
GNR, growth (annualy in %)
2011: 10,6 (EU: 1,5)
GNR per head (US$)
2011: 7.498 (EU: 34.923)
Agriculture, contribution GNR (in %)
2011: 4,0 (EU: 1,5)
Panama has a tropical and very humid climate with a dry season between January and May. Total Produce B.V. is active in Panama and imports pineapples and watermelons. The growing areas for pineapples are concentrated in the middle of the country near the Panama Canal. Watermelons are primarily grown just to the west of Panama City.
Total Produce B.V.’s decision to work with growers from Panama was inspired by the fact that it can guarantee the supply of watermelons during the European contra-season. For pineapples, this means that, together with Cost Rica, consistent quality and volumes can be offered year-round.;