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3.5.1 Panama Food Suppliers
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Overview

The State prioritizes purchase of grains (rice, beans and kidney beans) in order to meet the needs of the national food solidarity program. Currently, the Panamanian Government sustains 20% of the rice market, in comparison to private brands, at a subsidized price.     

During these past couple of years, there has been a growth rate of 1.04% and 1.11% in area planted and harvested respectively, with a loss of 0.35%, despite of insufficient harvest and post-harvest infrastructures, due to the rains, climatic conditions and other external forces that influenced its marketing. 

Additional information can be located from sources which are regularly maintained and reflect current facts and figures. For more specific and detailed overviews of food availability and market conditions, please consult the following sources:

WFP Vulnerability and Analysis Mapping (VAM): http://vam.wfp.org/

USAID Famine Early Warning Systems Network (FEWS NET): http://www.fews.net/

For more information on food supplier contact details, please see the following link: 4.10 Supplier Contact List.

 

Retail Sector

Great part of the retail market for the Capital is nurtured by the main Market Merca Panama.  The wholesale tendency determines the retail sale Prices. 

Types of Retailers Available

Type of Retailer

Rank (1-5)

Supermarketconcentrates mainly in supplying a range of food, beverage, cleaning and sanitation products; have significant purchasing power; are often part of national/regional/global chains.

3

Convenience Store/Mini Market – medium sized shop; offers a more limited range of products than supermarkets; usually has good/stable purchasing power; may be part of chain or cooperative.

1

Permanent shop with strong supply capacity individually/family owned store; usually offers fewer commodities and a limited selection of brands; good storage and reliable supply options.

4

Permanent shop with limited supply capacity individually/family owned store; offers fewer commodities and a limited selection of brands; limited storage and unstable supply options.

5

Mobile Shop/Market Stand individually/family owned store; usually offers fewer commodities and a limited selection of brands; may be found at outdoor markets, camps or unstable environments.

2


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Favor tomar en cuenta que WFP/Logistics Cluster mantiene completa imparcialidad y no está en ninguna posición de avalar, comentar sobre la aptitud y capacidad de cualquier empresa como un respetable proveedor de servicio.

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