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FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL TRADE
PROGRAMS
Manny Mencia
Senior Vice President, International Trade & Development
Enterprise Florida, Inc.
January 15, 2015
Florida’s Export Scorecard
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International Trade accounts for over 1 million jobs in Florida
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Over 60,000 Florida companies export
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Florida is number one in the U.S. in manufacturing
export-intensity - (49%)
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Florida is the 3rd largest exporter of high-tech in the U.S.
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The Orlando region exported $3.2 billion in 2013
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Orlando MSA is the 3rd largest export market in Florida
International Trade Trends
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Florida exports have slowed due to the Latin American
economic downturn
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Latin American region’s recovery should start in 2016
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Best export opportunities continue to center in developing
nations - (Asia, Middle East & Africa)
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Proposed FTA’s - TTIP & TPP
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Panama Canal expansion
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Exporting is essential for Florida companies seeking to grow
Region as Share of Florida Total Trade
Region as Share of Florida Total Trade
LatAm/Caribbean
61.3%
Asia & the Middle East
21.4%
Europe (Excl. Turkey)
12.4%
Canada/Mexico
3.7%
African Continent
0.8%
Australia & Oceania
0.4%
Trade Services Provided
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Counseling services through six statewide offices
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International Trade exhibitions and trade missions
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Export sales leads
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Florida Export Directory on-line
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Export diversification and marketing plan grants
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Export finance assistance
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International offices network
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