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Open for Business
Briefing for “The Americas Business Forum” UCLA – Covel Commons
September 25, 2013 ‐ Los Angeles, CA
Dorothy Lutter, Minister Counselor for Commercial Affairs
U.S. Embassy, Mexico City
How People Frequently View Mexico
Mexico’s “Handicrafts” in 2013
Mexico Snapshot
13th largest world economy
78 percent urban population
Over 50% population under 25 (median age of 27)
Poor and Extreme Poor: 45% (under USD $10 per day)
Competitiveness: 55th in world (WEF)
Transparency: 105th in world (TI)
Key FactsPopulation: 115 million
Unemployment: 5.12% (July ’13)
Inflation: 3.47% (July ’13)
Remittances: $22.4 billion (2012)
Exports: $400 billion (2012) (75% US)
Imports: $423 billion (2012) (45% US)
US FDI: $12.6 billion (2012)
GDP per capita (PPP): $15,100 (2012)
Real GDP growth: 4.1% (2012)
Mexico Compared to BRIC Nations U.S. exports to Mexico exceed the total of all U.S. exports to the BRICS.
Mexico’s 2012 real GDP growth rate (4.1%) far exceeded Brazil’s (1.0%)
o Expected to be around 1.8% in 2013
Growth in U.S. exports to Mexico over the last 3 years exceeds growth in exports to
the BRICs combined
U.S. content in exports from Mexico is exponentially higher than in exports from
BRICs.
CountryWorld Bank
Ease of Doing Business Rank (2012)
Mexico 48China 91Russian Federation 112Brazil 131India 132
The North American Leaders Summit “A new era of cooperation and partnership” “Shared responsibility” in the drug wars
Areas of cooperation Economic/Commercial Immigration Security Environmental issues
“It is difficult to overstate the depth of ties between our two nations or the extraordinary importance of our relationship. It’s obviously a simple fact of geography that we share a border and we have always been bound together by that geography. But it’s not just that shared border that links us together. It’s also culture, it’s also immigration patterns that have taken place that have become so important. Our economic ties mean that whatever steps that we’re going to take moving forward have to be taken together.”
President Barack ObamaMexico City, April 16, 2009
U.S.‐Mexico Relationship
Mexico is the United States’ 3rd largest trading partner
Mexico is the 2nd destination of all U.S. exports
Mexico accounts for roughly 1/6 of all U.S. exports
22 American states depend on Mexico as their first or second destination for exports
More than $1.25 billion a day in two‐way trade
Nearly 50,000 U.S. small and medium‐sized enterprises export to Mexico
U.S.‐Mexico Trade Relationship
The changing security environment in Mexico can present challenges for some U.S. companies
Border cities are particularly vulnerable, such as Nuevo Laredo, Juarez, Reynosa, Matamoros, and Tijuana
Businesses in Mexico are investing more in security for their personnel, facilities
Visitors need to use common sense and be aware Despite security perceptions, foreign investment is
increasing Brazil’s per capita murder rate is almost twice
Mexico’s State Department Website for Travel Advisories:
http://travel.state.gov/travel
Safety and Security: A Changing Environment
Real GDP grew 4.1% in 2012 – estimated growth for 2013: 1.8%
Foreign Direct Investment:
o $18.7 billion in 2010; $19.44 billion in 2011; $12.66 billion in 2012
Finding other sources of economic growth (Services, IT)
Declining oil production (net oil importer projected in 2015) – though reforms may have
impact (foreign investment, unconventional HCs).
Monopolies
Improving economic competitiveness
Reducing poverty and inequality
Addressing security/crime
Improving Education
Labor and migration/people to people
Economic Challenges in Mexico
Location / Access to U.S. Goods/Services/Market
Size, Diversify, and Vast Market
Shared Culture: Western, Hispanic
Manufacturing base in various sectors
Stronger legal protections
Politically stable
Macroeconomic stability
Free Trade
Why Export to Mexico
World’s largest free trade area: 450 million people; $17 trillion GDP
(2012)
No tariffs on U.S. exports to Mexico
Clarifies and simplifies rules of trade
Institution of Dispute Resolution Process
U.S.‐Mexico trade has increased five‐fold since adoption of NAFTA: from $88 billion in 1993 to almost $500 billion in 2012.
Trade has grown faster than infrastructure
Mutual Recognition Agreements for testing/certification in some sectors
The Impact of NAFTA
Medical Devices
Packaging
Plastic Materials/Resins
Security and Safety
Smart Grid
Telecommunications Equipment
Transportation
Travel and Tourism
Best Prospects for U.S. Exporters
Agribusiness
Automotive Parts & Supplies
Education & Training Services
Energy (Traditional & Renewable)
Environmental Sector
Franchising
Housing & Construction
Internet & IT Services
National Infrastructure Plan Mexico is opening up investment opportunities in infrastructure to boost its standing as a
global economic hub, tourist hot spot and high tech innovator.
New National Program of Investment in Infrastructure and Communications 2013 ‐ 2018, in which the Mexican government will invest $320 billion in infrastructure projects.
The Commercial Service in Mexico have organized a series of webinars to promote business opportunities for companies offering competitive infrastructure products and services.
Top infrastructure sectors are:– Telecommunications – Broadband internet, closing the digital gap– Energy – Electrical Power Generation and Transmission; Oil & Gas Production; Refinery,
Gas & Petrochemicals; Geothermal and Biomass– Transportation Infrastructure – Toll Roads, Port Infrastructure, Railways and Public
Transportation– Environmental Technology –Water Supply and Sanitation;
Water Resource Management and Pollution/Disposal Technologies– Aviation – Airports and Ground Support
MEXICO MAP
Mexico has over 5,000 “maquiladoras;” about 60% of maquiladoras are located in border
states
Industries with potential range from soup to nuts; strong industries such as consumer
electronics, household appliances and transportation
Over 80% of Mexican imports enter via truck through the top five busiest land ports of entry:
Laredo, TX, El Paso, TX, Otay Mesa, CA, Hidalgo, TX, and Nogales, AZ
Even with free trade, goods get held up at the U.S.‐Mexico border: improper labeling,
declared value, etc. CS Mexico can help U.S. companies with shipment problems and market
research
Border Region
Location: One of the largest cities in the world with over 20 million people
Capital: Political Capital and Financial Center of Mexico
Manufacturing: Manufacturing and distribution powerhouse
Industrial location: Centrally located near other major industrial areas including Toluca, Puebla, and Queretaro
Mexico City
Regional Opportunities: Guadalajara (“Silicon Valley”)
Size: Second largest market in Mexico
Business Culture: Bilingual, open to U.S. goods and services
Logistics: Major distribution center
Major Industries: Electronics, industrial process controls, packaging,
agribusiness and food processing equipment
Largest Exposition Center in Latin America: Regional shows
Multinational Investors: GE, IBM, Intel, HP, Flextronics, Jabil, Oracle
Location: Strategic location in NAFTA corridor
Business Culture: Bilingual, open to U.S. goods and services, pro‐business environment ,
no labor strikes in 14 years
Major Industries: Automotive, household appliances, electronic equipment, packaging,
software, specialized medical services, and biotechnology
Other Activities: 11% of Mexico’s total manufacturing output
Border Trade: 60% of all trade in products between the U.S. and Mexico passes through
the state of Nuevo Leon
Multinational Investors: 2,600 international companies operating in Nuevo Leon – 1,600
of them U.S. brands, attracted 8% of the total 2011 FDI in Mexico ($1.6 billion)
Standard of Living: Nuevo Leon GDP per capita ($19,000) is among the highest in Mexico
Regional Opportunities: Monterrey (“Industrial Heartland”)
Regional Opportunities: Tijuana
Main Manufacturing Industries: Medical, Electronics and Automotive
Sub sectors: Plastics (injection molding, blow molding, thermal molding,
extrusion), metal‐mechanic and packaging
Manufacturing Companies: More than 500 in Tijuana (State has approximately
900+)
Tijuana Manufacturing Workforce: 160,000 employees
Areas of Opportunity: Food and beverage, IT, telecomm, construction, medical
tourism, energy
Business Culture: Ease of doing business and affinity to working with American
suppliers, bicultural and bilingual businesspeople
Mexican Presence: The best strategy to enter the Mexican market is to find a
local representative or distributor; with this, buyers feel secure that initial
training, spare parts and service will be provided
Local or Regional Representative: Due to regional concentration throughout
Mexico, representation locally will yield better results than a single, nation‐
wide distributor
Price: Price is important, but not necessarily the deciding factor
Spanish: Be prepared to provide brochures, catalogs, and printed materials in
Spanish; keep websites international‐user‐friendly
Tip: Market Entry Strategies
Financing Options: Expect to negotiate on payment
terms; consider full spectrum of options
Finance Guide: Review the U.S. Commercial Service’s
Finance Guide for Latin America
http://export.gov/tradeamericas/eg_ta_030568.asp
Know Ex‐Im: Export‐Import Bank finances exports
through various term loan, guarantee and insurance
programs; Ex‐Im works through commercial banks in
the U.S. and Mexico
Tip: Financing
Tip: Logistics
Full Spectrum: U.S.‐Mexico trade logistics
incorporate the full spectrum of choices: truck,
rail, port, and air cargo
Third Party: Third Party Logistics (3PL’s) can help
simplify cross‐border shipping process
Cost v. Time: Price of shipping vs. length of time?
Sale Price: Logistics must be factored into your
product pricing!
o Incoterms/Terms of Sale
o Agree on logistics before final pricing
Tip: Mexican Business Culture Indirectness: Difficulty in saying “no”
Financing: Expect to negotiate on payment terms
Consider full spectrum of options; financing
options important
Follow‐up: Follow up quickly with your Mexican
partner – there is abundant international
competition
Language: Use a qualified interpreter if needed
Patience: Good things come to those that wait‐
patience pays off
Build Relationships: Personal relationships valued
The U.S. Commercial Service has offices in Mexico City, Guadalajara, and Monterrey
Our trade professionals provide expertise across most major industry sectors
CS Mexico offers the full array of CS products and services (Gold Keys, market research, advocacy, commercial diplomacy , trade missions, company counseling, etc.).
Every year, we help thousands of U.S. companies export goods and services worth billions of dollars
How we can help you
Secretarial Business Development Mission to Mexico ‐ November 18‐22, 2013
Auto Supply Chain Trade Mission to Mexico ‐ September 23‐26, 2013
Green Expo 2013 ‐Mexico City ‐ September 25, 2013
FITA 2013 ‐Mexico City ‐ September 26‐29, 2013
EXPO MUNDO DE LA SEGURIDAD 2013 ‐Monterrey ‐ Oct 30‐Nov 1, 2013
ANEAS ‐ Acapulco ‐ November 5‐8, 2013
Mexico WindPower 2014 ‐Mexico City ‐ February 26‐27, 2014
Expo Manufactura 2014 ‐Monterrey ‐March 4‐6, 2014
PECOM 2014 ‐ Villahermosa ‐ April 8‐10, 2014
Upcoming Trade Events
http://www.export.gov/mexico
Infrastructure Webinar Series• Aug 22, 2013: Mexico’s Infrastructure Opportunities, 2013‐2018• Sept 5, 2013: Mexico: A Market for Water and Environmental Technologies:
Climate Change & Legislation
Recordings are available for the past Webinars
• Sept 25, 2013: The Demand for Information and Telecommunication Technologies in Mexico
• Oct 24, 2013: Mexico’s 6‐Year Energy Plan: Opportunities in Oil & Gas, Electric Power and Renewables
• Jan 9, 2014: New Airport Projects in Mexico
Other Webinars Mexican Customs Topics: Taxes & Tariffs 101
Thursday, October 17, 2013 at 3:00 p.m. ET
NAFTA Certificate of Origin Wednesday, November 13, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. ET
INCOTERMS Review and INCOTERM Common Practices in Mexico Wednesday, December 18, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. ET
Exporting to Mexico: Exporting Goods Using Courier Services and Postal Service Wednesday, January 15, 2014 2:00 p.m. ET
Mexican Import Process Wednesday, February 12, 2014 2:00 p.m. ET
How to Settle Disputes with Mexican Customs Wednesday, March 12, 2014 2:00 p.m. ET
Dorothy LutterMinister Counselor for Commercial Affairs
011‐52‐55‐5140‐[email protected]
www.export.gov/mexico
Contact Information:
Advanced Manufacturing Technology Due to increased high‐tech manufacturing, demand is increasing for AMT solutions in
Mexico. A paradigm shift from “Made in Mexico” to “Designed and Manufactured in Mexico” is in process.
Principal AMT opportunities will be in sectors such as: Computer Technologies, High Precision Manufacturing, Advanced Robotics and Automation, Custom Manufacturing, Innovation Centers and Intelligent Logistics.
Best prospects for U. S. suppliers will be high‐tech, high volume export manufacturers, product design and development organizations, materials testing, life cycle testing labs, and engineering firms.
Other sectors seeing demand for AMT include:o Plastic Injection Moldingo High Performance Computing (Modeling, etc.)o Metal Mechanicso Machine‐Man Interfacing (MMI)o Composite Materials
Agribusiness Agribusiness industry in Mexico is a sector with continuous expansion and an
average annual growth of 2%. It is responsible for 9% of the nation’s foreign direct investment. There is virtually no national competition for agribusiness technology and
equipment since 90% of products in this sector are imported The government’s investment plan has provided the sector with over $700 million
in the past 5 years. Key sub‐sectors for U.S. exporters include:
o Agricultural Machineryo Fertilizerso Pesticideso Packaging Equipment
Franchising Mexico is among the top ten nations in franchise development, due to the number
of concepts operating in the market, strong legal framework as well as support from the government to continue developing new business opportunities.
The franchise sector in Mexico grew by around 8% in 2012, making it one of the most important sectors in the country´s economic growth.
Mexico has approximately 1,200 franchise concepts, including international brands which are mainly from the United States.
The Mexican government has made numerous legislative changes since 2006 in order to strengthen the legal framework for franchises.
Although the food/restaurant sector in Mexico’s franchise industry has always been a very popular business model, the services sub‐sector is rapidly growing (education, elderly care, and so on).
Healthcare IT & Medical Devices The market for IT in the healthcare sector in Mexico is emerging as most health
care institutions have recently started the process of identifying technologies that increase efficiency and competitiveness.
Key technologies in the sector address patient controls, electronic filing, supply inventory control, pharmacy inventory/services control, and security systems.
The Mexican healthcare sector invested approximately $490 million in IT systems last year. This market is expected to continue growing.
The market for medical devices in Mexico reached $4.4 billion in 2012, of which 48% were of U.S. origin.
U.S. medical products are highly regarded in Mexico due to their high quality, after sales Service and competitive price.
ICT The IT and telecom market in Mexico is estimated to be worth over $37.2 billion. The main opportunities for IT solutions (products and services) are in sectors such
as: healthcare, transportation, security, manufacturing, energy, retail and financial services.
Both public and private organizations are good targets of opportunity for U.S. suppliers.
Demand for IT services is expected to grow in the following sub‐sectors: o IT Security Services o Tailored Software Applications o Wireless Applications (mainly focused on mobile broadband, such as TV)o Consulting and IT/Systems Integration o Business Intelligence Software o Web 2.0 technologieso Cloud Computing and Network Terminals Using
Web‐Based Applications
Telecommunications Historically, Mexico’s telecom sector has been highly monopolized since the early 20th
century. In June 2013, President Peña Nieto signed into law a far‐reaching reform of the
telecom industry that aims to increase competition and improve services for Mexican consumers
Creates a new telecom regulator (IFETEL) giving them autonomy and authority to identify monopolies
This reform will allow foreign companies greater participation in Mexico’s phone and television marketso Allows 100% foreign direct investment in telecom and
satellite telecommunicationso Allows up to 49% foreign direct investment in broadcasting
with reciprocity
Mexican government plans to develop a shared public networkand develop it via a public‐private partnership
Plastics/Composites Mexico ranks as the 12th largest plastics consumer in the world. The plastics industry accounts for 5.3% of Mexico’s manufacturing sector and 1%
percent of its GDP. According to the National Association of the Plastic Industry (ANIPAC), there are
4,102 plastic companies in Mexico. Productivity in Mexican plastics manufacturers has risen 56 % over the last five
years. The plastics industry has seen an average annual investment of more than $1
billion over the last 10 years, with $1.4 billion invested in 2011 ‐ a clear indication of the increased strength of this industry.
The packaging segment remains the key growth driver. Amongst the individual plastic materials, the highest prospects can be found in
Thermoplastics and Thermoset.