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Trade between Colombia and the Netherlands: Opportunities and Insights

Explore the promising sectors and trade dynamics between Colombia and the Netherlands, including agribusiness, energy, infrastructure, and more. Discover key facts and perspectives for collaboration in various industries.

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Trade between Colombia and the Netherlands: Opportunities and Insights

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  1. Trade between Colombia and the Netherlands: Context and perspectives Promising sectors May 24th 2012M.Sc. J.W. van Bokhoven www.transfer-lbc.com www.transfer-lbc.com

  2. Colombia Guess what! • 1. Colombia currently ranks .. on the world list of mild coffee exporters? • 2nd • 1st • 4th • 3rd www.transfer-lbc.com

  3. Colombia Guess what! • 2. Which of the following companies active in Colombia’s cut flower industry was • not (partially) founded/funded by the Dutch? • Suata Plants S.A.-Hilverda Kooij • Chrysal Colombia • Deliflor • All three of them have Dutch roots Barcelona – México City - Paris - Rotterdam – São Paulo www.transfer-lbc.com

  4. Colombia Guess what! 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 Barcelona - México City - Paris - Rotterdam – São Paulo www.transfer-lbc.com

  5. Colombia Guess what! 4. What is the Dutch position as Colombia’s export-destination country? A: Worldwide nr. 4 B: Worldwide nr. 6 C: Worldwide nr. 5 Barcelona – México City - Paris - Rotterdam – São Paulo www.transfer-lbc.com

  6. Transfer Consultancy “Benelux, France, Spain, Portugal and Latin-America in your hand” www.transfer-lbc.com

  7. Transfer Consultancy • Market entry strategy • Commercial representation • Legal services • Sales coordination • Market research • Partner selection • Trade missions • Sector studies • Export promotion www.transfer-lbc.com

  8. Transfer  Clients www.transfer-lbc.com

  9. 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 www.transfer-lbc.com

  10. 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! www.transfer-lbc.com

  11. Coal, nickel, fruits and ...

  12. 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 Barcelona – México City - Paris - Rotterdam – São Paulo www.transfer-lbc.com

  13. 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 (Conventional) Energy – Coal, Oil and Gas Barcelona - México City - Paris - Rotterdam – São Paulo www.transfer-lbc.com

  14. Infrastructure – Sea port development & Inland navigation • 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 Barcelona – México City - Paris - Rotterdam – São Paulo www.transfer-lbc.com

  15. 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 Waste Management Barcelona – México City - Paris - Rotterdam – São Paulo www.transfer-lbc.com

  16. Water Management • 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) Barcelona – México City - Paris - Rotterdam – São Paulo www.transfer-lbc.com

  17. Medical Sector • 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 Barcelona – México City - Paris - Rotterdam – São Paulo www.transfer-lbc.com

  18. 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 www.transfer-lbc.com

  19. Quiz Answers Guess what! • 1B: 1st (But: 4th overall) • 2D: All three have Dutch roots • 3C: 5 • 4A: Worldwide nr 4 Buena suerte! Colombia Forum 2012 www.transfer-lbc.com

  20. Transfer Contact Transfer hoofdkantoor Jan Willem van Bokhoven M.Sc. juan@transfer-lbc.com Tel.: +31.10 – 478 07 60 Puntegaalstraat 275 3024 EB Rotterdam Nederland Transfer Iberia Sven V. Kallen M.Sc. sven@transfer-lbc.com Tel.: +34.93 – 272 47 90 Balmes 76, 1-2 08007 Barcelona España Transfer Brasil Laise de Melo M.A. laise@transfer-lbc.com Tel.: +55.11 – 2894 8786 Rua Salwa Saigh Calfat, 200 05691-050 São Paulo SP Brasil Transfer France Christelle Oliveira M.Sc. christelle@transfer-lbc.com Tel.: +33.1 – 4026 1945 13, rue Lebon75017 Paris France Transfer Mexico Laura Vargas laura@transfer-lbc.com Tel.: +52.55.3687 4030Presidente Mazaryk 191 Int. 802 b-75 11560 Mexico, D.F. - Mexico Bezoek onze website voor: nieuwsberichten over kansrijke sectoren, case studies, referenties, publicaties, nieuwsbrieven & landeninformatie www.transfer-lbc.com

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