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COLOMBIA A Strategic Ally for International Business Owners January 2012

COLOMBIA A Strategic Ally for International Business Owners January 2012. Colombia is the third largest contributor to growth in Latin America. Countries' contribution to the growth of the GDP in Latin America 2000 – 2010 (+126%). 23%. (%) Share of the GDP . Variation 2000 - 2010.

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COLOMBIA A Strategic Ally for International Business Owners January 2012

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  1. COLOMBIA A Strategic Ally for International Business Owners January 2012

  2. Colombia is the third largest contributor to growthin Latin America. Countries' contribution to the growth of the GDP in Latin America 2000 – 2010 (+126%) 23% (%) Share of the GDP Variation 2000 - 2010 5% 7% +224% 1% +54% 3% 47% +189% +170% +107% +188% 8% +30% 5% +264% Source: EIU

  3. Colombian economy: larger than that of Chile, Ireland, Malaysia, Egypt, Singapore and New Zealand, among others Source: EIU (EconomistIntelligenceUnit) (10 Oct 20)

  4. Positioning Colombia as an export platform: 11 free trade agreements (FTA) with 48 countries allowing preferential access to over 1,500 million consumers In Force Signed In Negotiation Future

  5. Agribusiness - Colombian exports by region • FLOWERS • Total exports: 1,229M • Exports to US: 77% • Tariff reduction: 6.8% - 0%

  6. Agribusiness - Colombian exports by region • COFFEE DERIVATIVES • Total exports: 273M • Exportsto US: 45% • Tariffreduction: 8.5% - 0%

  7. Agribusiness - Colombian exports by region • COCOA AND ITS DERIVATIVES • Total exports: 41M • Exportsto US: 18% • Tariffreduction: 8.5% - 0%

  8. Agribusiness - Colombian exports by region • FRUITS AND VEGETABLES • Total exports: 48M • Exportsto US: 40% • Tariffreduction: 30% - 0%

  9. Agribusiness - Colombian exports by region • SUGAR AND SWEETENER • Total exports: 456M • Exportsto US: 12% • Tariffreduction: 10% - 0%

  10. Manufacturing - Colombian exports by region • AUTOPARTS • Total exports: 445M • Exportsto US: 5% • Tariffreduction: 10.0% - 0%

  11. Manufacturing - Colombian exports by region • BUILDING MATERIALS • Total exports: 311M • Exportsto US: 17% • Tariffreduction: 13.5% - 0%

  12. Manufacturing - Colombian exports by region • WOODEN FURNITURE • Total exports: 120M • Exportsto US: 18% • Tariffreduction: 10.0% - 0%

  13. Textiles and Apparel – Opportunities in US

  14. Textiles and apparel - Colombian exports by region • JEANSWEAR • Total exports: 161M • Exportsto US: 49% • Tariffreduction: 0% (continues)

  15. Textiles and apparel - Colombian exports by region • LINGERIE • Total exports: 53M • Exportsto US: 5% • Tariffreduction: from 16.9% to 0%

  16. Textiles and apparel - Colombian exports by region • UNDERWEAR • Total exports: 23M • Exportsto US: 43% • Tariffreduction: from 7.4% to 0%

  17. Textiles and apparel - Colombian exports by region • SHAPEWEAR • Total exports: 20M • Exportsto US: 33% • Tariffreduction: from 20% to 0%

  18. Textiles and apparel - Colombian exports by region • SWIMWEAR • Total exports: 14M • Exportsto US: 18% • Tariffreduction: from 24.9% to 0%

  19. Services - Colombian exports by region • BPO

  20. Services - Colombian exports by region MEDICAL TRAVEL

  21. Agribusiness – Opportunities in US by region SUGAR

  22. Manufacturing – Opportunities in US by region HOME AND HOUSEWEAR

  23. Manufacturing – Opportunities in US by region BUILDING MATERIALS

  24. Maritime Connectivity From the Colombian Atlantic Coast to the East Coast of the United States, there are (9) nine direct services, which have an average transit time of 10 days. Additionally, there are available routes connecting thru the ports of Jamaica, Panama and the Dominican Republic, operated by (4) shipping companies, with a maximum transit period of 18 days. Three (3) direct services are offered from the Colombian Atlantic Coast to the US Western Coast, with an average transit time of 12 days. There are also connecting routes thru Panama’s ports, operated by (5) shipping companies, with a maximum transit period of 16 days. From the Colombian Pacific Coast to the Eastern Coast of the United States, there is one (1) direct service with an average transit time of 15 days. Also there are three (3) shipping companies with this service, changing boats in Panama, with a maximum transit period of 19 days. To the Western Coast, there is one (1) direct service with transit periods of 14 to 16 days, and there are two (2) shipping companies with this service, changing boats in Panama, with a maximum transit period of 18 days.

  25. Air Cargo Connectivity There are air cargo services daily: direct flights as well as connecting flights thru airports in Miami, Panama and Mexico to more than 60 US destinations.

  26. Who We Are Entity in charge of Promoting International Tourism, Direct Foreign Investment, and Exports www.proexport.com.co US Office: 305-374-3144 TOURISM INVESTMENT EXPORTS

  27. The most competitive FTZ’s in Latin America: 15% income tax and allows sales to the local market • 15% income tax rate. • No import duties. • VAT exemption for goods sold from Colombia to FTZ • Benefit from international trade agreements. (Except Perú) • Allow sales to the local market. Permanent (PFTZ) Free TradeZones Single-Company(SCFTZ)

  28. Some American success investment cases in Colombia…

  29. Proexport around the world 18 BUSINESS OFFICES PROEXPORT'S GLOBAL PRESENCE 8 REGIONAL OFFICES 9 NOVELTIES Germany New York Canada United Kingdom Russia United States TurKey Mexico France Spain Shanghai Singapore Brazil Arab Emirates Panama Peru

  30. Reality • Colombia is Safe. • Colombia is a growing economy. • Colombia is a long standing democracy providing important stable business incentives. • Colombia is a strategic and logical NEARSHORING destination for USA. • COLOMBIA is a natural GATEWAYfor companies with interests in the region.

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