global rope source

Written By Sean Brown

Panama lies at a strategic location geographically. The Pacific meets the Atlantic via the Panama Canal, and North America meets South America right through Panama on the Panamerican Highway. RIGBY is at the heart of it all; our factory is located right on the Panamerican highway and only a matter of kilometres from the Canal.

We’re located in the PANAPARK Free Zone, and we have multiple carriers and customs brokers (if needed) right inside our industrial park.

For assistance, call our AI-monitored phone number 24/7 at +1-645-205-0733

Our rope is manufactured in Panama using fibers of various origin, including the United States, Mexico, Japan, China, and elsewhere. RIGBY imports raw synthetic yarn and processes it substantially such that the rope RIGBY manufactures is ruled “Made in Panama” by most countries.

Panama currently has Free Trade agreements with many countries, including (as of 2026):

North America: All nations, via 3 FTAs with each of:

  • United States

  • Canada

  • Mexico

Central America: 5/6, via the Central America-Panama Free Trade Agreements

  • Costa Rica

  • El Salvador

  • Guatemala

  • Honduras

  • Nicaragua

South America: Panama was granted “associate” status to MERCOSUR in 2025, which should lead to full FTA, but in the meantime Panama has existing Free Trade Agreements in place with several countries, and more under active negotiation.

European Union: Yes, all nations.

Sean Brown