EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Q2 2013

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Q2 2013

ARE YOU MAKING THE MOST OF OPPORTUNITIES IN THE AMERICAS?

1. BRAZIL
Capital: BRASILIA Population: 201,009,622 GDP: $2.394 trillion* KEY FACTS: 5th largest country in the world with a population of 201 million One of the worlds most rapidly developing economy with a GDP per head greater than China

MEXICO
Mexico City
BELIZE HONDURAS

G U AT E M A L A

With growth rates of around 4% forecast for the next five years and a projected 8% share of the world economy by 2020, Latin America has a significant role to play in the global economic recovery.
Caracas
PA N A M A

9. peru
Capital: LIMA Population: 29,849,303 GDP: $332 billion* KEY FACTS: 100 companies have direct investments in Peru The UK is the second largest investor in Peru

E L S A LV A D O R NICARAGUA

2. MEXICO
Capital: MEXICO CITY Population: 116,220,947 GDP: $1.788 trillion* KEY FACTS: Analysts predict that Mexicos economy will be larger than the UKs by 2040 The EU-Mexico Free Trade Agreement (meaning no import duties) allows UK exporters to compete on equal terms with exporters from USA and Canada

3. COLOMBIA
Capital: BOGOTA Population: 45,745,783 GDP: $511.1 billion* KEY FACTS: 3rd largest economy in Latin America Included in the CIVETS group of new emerging markets 45th easiest country to do business in (World Bank)

4. ARGENTINA
Capital: BUENOS AIRES Population: 42,610,981 GDP: $755.3 billion* KEY FACTS: 8th largest country in terms of surface area 2nd largest economy in South America Its 40.1 million inhabitants generate the highest per capita GDP in South America

C O S TA R I C A

10. urUguay
Capital: MONTEVIDEO Population: 3,324,460
G U YA N A FRENCH GUIANA SURINAME

VENEZUELA

GDP: $54.67 billion* KEY FACTS: Uruguay is a strong, growing, open economy with many opportunities for UK business UK links are strong and provide a basis for further cooperation in culture and education

Bogota

COLOMBIA

Quito

ECUADOR

PERU

BRAZIL

5. BOLIVIa
Capital: SUCRE Population: 10,461,053 GDP: $56.14 billion* KEY FACTS: The global recession slowed growth, but Bolivia recorded the highest growth rate in South America during 2009

6. chile
Capital: SANTIAGO Population: 17,216,945 GDP: $325.8 billion* KEY FACTS: The UK is Chiles 4th largest foreign investor Widely recognised as the best managed economy in South America Extensive network of Free Trade and Economic Association agreements

7. eCuador
Capital: QUITO Population: 15,439,429 GDP: $155.8 billion* KEY FACTS: One of Latin Americas largest crude oil exporters 24 ethnic groups in four distinct regions A country rich in natural resources, biodiversity and culture

8. paraguay
Capital: ASUNCION Population: 6,623,252 GDP: $41.55 billion* KEY FACTS: Market economy distinguished by a large informal sector

Lima

11. venezuela
Capital: CARACAS Population: 28,459,085
BOLIVIA
Sucre Brasilia

GDP: $408.5 billion* KEY FACTS: Apart from oil, Venezuela produces very little and imports most of what it needs

CHILE

PA R A G U AY
Asuncion

Santiago

ARGENTINA

U R U G U AY
Buenos Aires Montevideo

*Gross domestic product (GDP) or value of all final goods and services produced within a nation in a given year. Figures are 2012 estimates. Source: www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/index.html Population data estimated for 2013 (Source: www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/index.html) Key Facts source: UKTI Map fact source: fco.gov.uk