Foreign Trade in Latin America and the Caribbean

24 November 2014 | Infographic

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International trade and integration

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Innovation and export diversification International trade Productivity Trade in goods and services Value chains
Infographic on foreign trade of Latin America and the Caribbean

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Intra-regional trade in Latin America and the Caribbean remains at low levels: Only a fifth (19.2%) of exports are destined for other countries in the region. Furthermore, commodities deliveries continue to account for a large portion of the export basket. ECLAC thus proposes the creation of regional value chains to widen demand, foster intra-regional trade and diversify production.

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  • Latin America and the Caribbean

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Latin America - Asia Pacific Observatory

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