Nicaraguan coffee to conquer the markets of taiwan
Courtesy El Nuevo Diario
Nicaraguan coffee sales to Taiwan had a growth of 182 % in 2014 compared to 2013, according to the Embassy of the Republic of China ( Taiwan) , with information from the customs of his country , says that last year exports rojito Nicaraguan generated US $ 6 million. Meanwhile, the Center for Exports , CETREX of Nicaragua , published on its website that coffee bound for Taiwan generated $ 12.8 million in 2013-2014 coffee harvest (from 1 October 2013 to 30 September 2014 ).
In this cycle, the Nicaraguan rojito obtained better prices , paying which was sold to the country to US $ 455.83 per quintal, on average. According to the note sent by the Embassy of Taiwan, Nicaragua is the Central American country that is experiencing more growth in coffee exports to the Asian country , "displacing its neighbors Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador and Panama region".
Misión; A delegation, consisting of toasters, coffee tasters and marketers, among other stakeholders, will attend the Coffee Taiwan Trade Mission 2015, to be held from 18 to 21 March in Nicaragua. "The mission, composed of 18 of the most representative employers of the coffee sector in Taiwan, will be headed by Mrs. Ambassador Ingrid YW Hsing, executive director of the Commercial Office for Central America, CATO, and is interested to meet investment opportunities and trade" said the note.
In addition, Taiwanese businessmen will visit coffee plantations and Hammonia The Accomplished in Matagalpa; will participate in a tasting session in seminars on coffee statistics, prices and markets and a business conference (March 20), which is expected to moor coffee shop with Nicaraguan producers participating.
To participate in business meetings, those interested can write to moeanica@gmail.com. Hilario Wu, new economic counselor of the Embassy of China (Taiwan), said that "this is the largest coffee trade mission from Taiwan who has visited Nicaragua in recent years. "Most Taiwanese companies entering the country for the first time with the excitement of knowing 'in situ' coffee areas and processes of coffee". Wu said that some of these companies are already importing Nicaraguan arabica coffee, due to high demand and preference among Taiwanese consumers.
QUALITY CHECKING The note emphasizes that the increase in Nicaraguan Coffee Exports to Taiwan is largely due to active participation in major international fairs in Taiwan. For example, in November last Nicaragua had an "outstanding participation" in the International Fair of Tea, Coffee and Wine which was held in Taipei.
"The event cupping coffees from Nicaragua was one of the busiest of the fair. During this event, Taiwanese businessmen met with great surprise that the quality of coffee Nicaragua is equal to or better than traditional global suppliers such as Colombia and Brazil, with the advantage that the price is much more competitive" said information.
