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Import/Export & Trade Balance Economics General Trade Economics In Puerto Rico ☐ Puerto Rico had one of the most robust economies in the Caribbean until 2006 In 1948, GNP per capita in Puerto Rico was $1,478 (in 1990 dollars) ☐ By 1994, GNP per capita increased to $6,361 (in 1990 dollars) Chemicals Commodities ■ Over the past 12 years, however, the Island has seen negative annual growth ☐ The industrial sector greatly exceeds agriculture as the focal point of economic activity and income Tourism has, historically, been an important source of income on the Island The first quarter of 2019 saw great resurgence in the post-Maria tourism industry Total demand for independent rentals is up by 72% in the same period ☐ Principal Imports Partners United States (55.6%) Machinery and Equipment Ireland (13.4%) Food Singapore (6.1%) Petroleum Products Motor Vehicles The year-end forecast for 2019 shows booking is nearly 25% higher than 2018 levels Chemicals Puerto Rico's merchandise trade surplus is particularly strong, with exports nearly 50% greater than imports Electronics ☐ Current account surplus is roughly 10% of GDP Rum Switzerland (2.9%) South Korea (2.8%) Principal Exports Commodities Partners United States (76.5%) Belgium (6.1%) Puerto Rico's dependency on oil for transportation and electricity generation, as well as its dependency on food imports and raw materials, makes Puerto Rico volatile and highly reactive to changes in the world economy and climate Beverage Concentrates SEABURY MARITIME Initial Meeting with InvestPR Team Medical Equipment Netherlands (3.4%) Italy (1.7%) Spain (1.6%) 18
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