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Panama’s Export Growth and Colón Free Zone Support Commercial Activity
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On 16 October, Panama’s Ministry of Commerce and Industries reported export growth of 12.7% for 2026. Separately, the Ministry of Economy and Finance reported on 15 October that trade through the Colón Free Zone had grown 26.5% during the first seven months...
On 16 October, Panama’s Ministry of Commerce and Industries reported export growth of 12.7% for 2026. Separately, the Ministry of Economy and Finance reported on 15 October that trade through the Colón Free Zone had grown 26.5% during the first seven months of 2026, alongside stronger domestic consumption.
Importers, exporters, wholesalers and logistics companies can explore opportunities in distribution, inventory optimisation and cross-border trade services. These figures describe reported economic performance rather than the value of a single new supply-chain contract.