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Trade between Colombia and the Netherlands:

Context and perspectives

Promising sectors

May 24th 2012M.Sc. J.W. van Bokhoven

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ColombiaGuess what!

www.transfer-lbc.com

1. Colombia currently ranks .. on the world list of mild coffee exporters?

A. 2nd

A. 1st

A. 4th

A. 3rd

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Colombia Guess what!

2. Which of the following companies active in Colombia’s cut flower industry was

not (partially) founded/funded by the Dutch?

A. Suata Plants S.A.-Hilverda Kooij

B. Chrysal Colombia

C. Deliflor

D. All three of them have Dutch roots

3. How many Colombian hospitals/clinics achieved a place in the Top 20 of best Latin American hospitals/clinics?

A: 0

B: 1

C: 5

D: 8

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4. What is the Dutch position as Colombia’s export-destination country?

A: Worldwide nr. 4

B: Worldwide nr. 6

C: Worldwide nr. 5

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Transfer Consultancy

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Transfer Consultancy

• Market research

• Partner selection

• Trade missions

• Sector studies

• Export promotion

• Market entry strategy

• Commercial representation

• Legal services

• Sales coordination

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Transfer Clients

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Table of contents


• Trade Netherlands <-> Colombia in a nutshell

• New perspectives: coffee, bananas, flowers, and …

• Agribusiness

• Energy: coal, oil and gas

• Infrastructure: sea port development

• Waste management and technology

• Medical sector

• Water management and technology

• Retail (non) food

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Trade between the Netherlands <–> Colombia

• Dutch exports to Colombia € 325 million (2011) -medical products, telecommunication equipment, machines, transport means

• Dutch imports from Colombia € 1.146 million (2011) -coal, iron and steel, fruit and vegetables

• Bilateral trade multiplied with factor 6 in the past 8 years

• The Netherlands rank 4th as major export destination for Colombia, due to the port of Rotterdam

• Dutch FDI in Colombia (2011): US$ 810 million (1st origin of FDI in non-extractive).

• Excellent trade partners, new horizons!

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Coal, nickel, fruits and ...

Agribusiness

• Dutch massively import flowers, fruit and vegetables from Colombia

• Need to improve productivity, efficiency, innovation, traceability, sustainability

• Demand for Dutch agricultural machinery and knowledge

• Improving logistics

•With attention for CSR

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(Conventional) Energy – Coal, Oil and Gas

• Colombia region’s 4th-largest oil producer + natural gas reserves of 0.12 trillion barrels

• Oil leading export product (27%) and source of foreign income

• Aim is to produce around 1.4 million bbl/day of oil in 2020

• Need for foreign investments and modern equipment

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• Modernization and expansion of port and river facilities (2011-2014).The five port development projects will involve expanding existing port facilities in Turbo, Contecar and Aguadulce, and building new terminals in Puerto Nuevo and Tribuga

• Roads and other connecting infrastructure to the ports

• Opportunities for Dutch companies to participate in the private and public projects, to share their port and maritime expertise

Infrastructure – Sea port development & Inland navigation

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Waste Management

• New legislation on waste (-water) management

• “Basura Cero”

• Colombia's environment, housing and development ministry (MAVDT) focuses on environmental policies (Barranquilla, Medellin, etc.)

• Enormous quantity and variety of biomass (including waste streams) offer many opportunities

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Colombia-Netherlands Water Partnership (CNWP),

bilateral relationship

Dutch expertise will be applied in Flood Risk Management, River Basin Management, Institutional Development and Water Governance

Colombian government considers investment of US$ 9 billion on the construction and reinforcing of public infrastructure (e.g. water infrastructure)

Water Management

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5 out of 20 best hospitals/clinics in Latin-America

“Continent’s medically best developed country” +

highest growth potential

Legislation guarantees import of quality technology/products

Enhanced focus on new technology and medical security + modernization

World-class medical tourism destination

Medical Sector

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Retail (non) food


• Colombia retail sales: expected growth 2011-2015 = 40% (Forecast Q211 BMI Colombia Retail Report)

• Urban population almost 80% of total: 38.5% (age 20-44) + 67.2% (of the population economically active).

• Between 2010-2012 rise of convenience stores in the large cities/ areas of middle and upper-income consumers + introduction of novelties in terms of packaging and ingredients, attracting consumers

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QuizAnswers Guess what!


• 1B: 1st (But: 4th overall)

• 2D: All three have Dutch roots

• 3C: 5

• 4A: Worldwide nr 4

Buena suerte!

Colombia Forum 2012

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