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Trade Mission to Panama

October 19 – October 23

SelectFlorida invites Florida manufacturers and service providers to join the Export Sales Mission to Panama, the “Hub of the Americas”, from October 19-23,2026.  With ports on the Pacific Ocean and the Caribbean Sea, Panama is one of the world’s most connected countries and maintains a robust trade relationship with the United States thanks to the Panama Trade Promotion Agreement (PATPA) with total two-way trade valued at approximately $11.08 billion in 2024.   The PATPA grants most U.S. goods immediate duty-free access to Panama and eliminates tariffs on Panamanian products. 
  • Key U.S. exports to Panama include Mineral Fuels, Aircraft and Machinery.  
  • Top U.S. imports from Panama include Fish, Precious Stones and Electrical Equipment.   

   BEST PROSPECTS FOR FLORIDA COMPANIES INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO: 
  • Agriculture & Agricultural Equipment 
  • Aircraft and Parts 
  • Bulk Commodities 
  • Chemicals 
  • Education 
  • Electrical and Electronic Equipment 
  • Industrial Machinery 
  • Information and Communication Technology 
  • Infrastructure & Construction Equipment 
  • Marine Parts Medical Devices and Medical Supplies 
  • Packaging Equipment and Machinery 
  • Pharmaceuticals 
  • Energy Products 
  • Software Development 
  • Waste Management 
  • Water / Wastewater Sector 
  
As a major economic powerhouse, Panama’s economic growth has been among the highest in Latin America in recent years, reflecting its high productivity, significant foreign investment and mutually beneficial economic ties with the U.S. The country’s strategic location and the operation of the Panama Canal are the primary drivers of its prosperity.     PARTICIPATION OPPORTUNITIES: 
  • Admission to all Florida mission networking events, including networking receptions. 
  • Airport transfers when traveling on official mission flights. 
  • Logistics Coordination support (hotel rate negotiation, ground transportation for mission events, etc.). 
  
 DELEGATE PACKAGE   Delegates: $1,250 per person     GOLD KEY PACKAGE*   First Company Representative: $4,500 | Additional Representatives: $1,250 per person  Package includes the following additional exclusive features for relationship-building: 
  1. Lead-gen business matchmaking services for one-on-one business meetings with pre-qualified local companies that have expressed interest in your company’s products/services.  
  1. Expanded logistics coordination such as venue transportation and translation services. 
  1. Country briefings by U.S. Embassy officials and local partners.  
   *Limited to Florida manufacturers, distributors and service companies on a first-come, first-served basis that best meet the participation criteria.     GRANTS:  SelectFlorida offers Grants to qualified Florida companies to help offset a portion of the participation fees. Please click here to contact the SelectFlorida grant representative for more information and to receive a grant application. Note, Gold Key Grants do not apply for Delegates.  For more information and qualification criteria visit: https://selectflorida.org/export-from-florida/trade-grants/.    For more information about this mission and other export opportunities, please contact:  
Fernando J. Ramon 
Fernando.Ramon@SelectFlorida.org 
786-742-1405  

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