The High Value Products (HVP) sector continues the most important category of imported products in Panama. HVP imports from the US were $83 million during CY02, representing a 4% decrease as compared to the previous year. HVP was composed of Snacks ($15 m, all time high), Processed fruit and vegetables ($10 m), Fruit and Vegetable Juices ($9m), Pet Foods ($6m, all time high), Dairy Products ($6 m), Wine and beer ($6 m), Fresh fruit ($4 m), Poultry meat ($4 m), Red meats ($3 m), Breakfast cereals ($3 m), and other ($17 m).

Best prospects are: Snacks, Processed Fruits and Vegetables, and Fruit and Vegetable Juices.