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CUBA 2002. CUBA 2002. Economy and Trade. CUBA 2002. Last year, the Cuban economy and its foreign trade were adversely affected by the following factors:. Adverse Weather Conditions. (H URRICANES ). Impact on the Tourist Industry. Havana. Varadero. Jardines del Rey. N. Camagüey.
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CUBA 2002
CUBA 2002
Economy and Trade CUBA 2002
Last year, the Cuban economy and its foreign tradewere adversely affected by the following factors:
Adverse Weather Conditions (HURRICANES)
Impact on the Tourist Industry Havana Varadero Jardines del Rey N. Camagüey N. Holguín Central Southern Coast Canarreos Santiago de Cuba
MACROECONOMIC INDICATORS PERFORMANCE
Gross Domestic Product 2001 3.0% 2002 1.1%
Performance of the GDP and the per capita GDP.
The calculation procedure of Cuba’s GDP does not consider the actual contribution by the public health and education services, as well as other services that are underestimated because they are free. It is estimated that a proper inclusion of this services would double the value of Cuba’s GDP.
Foreign Trade
Trade Number of Countries 2002 170
Trade 2002 $5.575 billion
Trade by Geographic Regions
Main Trading Partners
Sectoral Evolution of our Economy
Oil and gas Extraction
Gross Power Generation
Cuba - US Bilateral Trade
Sales of Agricultural Products 2001 - 2002
Main Limitations US exports of non-agricultural products to Cuba are still subject to sanctions. The sale of agricultural products is subject to important restrictions.
Main Limitations Export credits are not authorized for Cuba.
Main Limitations US citizens are not allowed to travel to Cuba freely. Cuban exports are not allowed into the United States.
Main Limitations US dollars cannot be used as a means of payment. Cuban boats cannot call on American ports.
Main Limitations Cuba and US banks are not authorized to transact directly.
Potential Growth of Cuba-US Bilateral Trade in Goods and Services $3 billion.
Scenario: • Elimination of all economic sanctions against Cuba. • Authorization of a two-way trade. • Possibility for US investment in Cuba.
The development of a Cuba-US bilateral trade would also lead to: • US sales of agricultural products amounting to no less than $1 billion. • The creation of additional jobs in both countries.
A further growth of both the Cuban economy and the States that trade with Cuba. • The possibility for US investors to invest in Cuba.
The lifting of the sanctions imposed on Cuba would be beneficial for both countries.
Geographical proximity and Cuba’s availability of natural resources and highly qualified labor force are advantages for the US investments in Cuba.
The Cuban purchases over the last 15 months have shown that Cuban is willing and ready to normalize relations with the US.
Thank you very much