Panama is a Central American country that covers territory ranging from Costa Rica to Colombia. In 2016 the country exported over US$11 billion worth of goods and materials throughout the world. Products from Panama that are exported account for almost 50% of the country’s economic output. This includes a significant number of goods that are re-exported due to the county’s proximity to the Panama Canal. Following are the 10 main types of products that Panama exports as a percentage of the country’s total exports:
• Organic Chemicals (16.1%)
• Pharmaceuticals (14.2%)
• Electrical equipment and machinery (9.8%)
• Shoes and footwear (7.7%)
• Clothing and accessories, excluding knitted items (7.2%)
• Machinery, including computers (6.7%)
• Perfumes and cosmetics (4.9%)
• Knitted or crocheted clothing and accessories (4%)
• Beverages, spirits other alcoholic drinks and vinegar (3.2%)
• Raw rubber and rubber products (2.1%)
