Investor Presentaiton
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
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Over the past 12 years, however, the Island has seen negative
annual growth
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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
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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
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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%)
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