1. SANTIAGO FELIPE LEHMANN CASTRILLON
Why do Business in Colombia?
Colombia Country of Opportunities.
SANTIAGO FELIPE LEHMANN CASTRILLON
MINISTER COUNSELLOR
Ljubljana – 18 Sep 2017

2. THE COLOMBIAN FACTS Population:
48,8 millions inhabitants
55% Of the population is less than 30 years old. The third largest population of Latin America
Colombia is the country with the highest biodiversity per km2
It is among the 12
most megadiverse
countries of the planet.
Natural Products:
Coffee, flowers, sugar, fruits, coal, gold, emeralds, dairy products, cattle, farming, natural gas and oil.
The territory has an extension of 1,141,000 km2.
Government:
Presidential constitutional Republic.
“The oldest democracy in America”
Key industries:
Energy, hydrocarbons, chemicals, clothing and tailoring, beverages, food, metalmechanics, Tourism.

3. Colombia a New Reality:
A Country to explore
Colombia is the country in the Latin America and Caribbean region that has had the most significant and positive change in the past 15 years.
Colombia has stable democracy and well-defined Public Policies.
Colombia has significantly improved its safety indicators in the last 15 years.
Since 1930, Colombia´s economy has grown with the exception of During the last 20 years, it has had an average growth of 4%.
The Government of Colombia and the rebel group FARC, declared the end of a 52 year conflict, with the signing of a Peace Agreement.
Colombia defeated the drug trafficking problem and its current situation is totally different than the 80's and 90's.

4. Colombia´s Economy in the World
Colombia is the 31st largest economy in the World
The Fourth Largest Economy in Latin America
Colombia´s economy, one of the largest in non-OECD countries.
Tamaño de la economía colombiana

5. A dynamic and stable economy
Colombia
A dynamic and stable economy

6. Colombia is an Open and Global Economy

7. First destination for safe investment
Colombia
First destination for safe investment

9. OECD already approved 20 out of 23 Colombian committees

10. The Pacific Alliance
7th WORLD ECONOMY
GDP of 1,912 billion €
GDP Per Capita €
The members generate 41% of the region`s GDP
Population of 225 million
More than Brazil`s population
43% of the regional FDI
Total FDI of million € (2015)
The Pacific Alliance
FTAs with 60 countries
Access to benefits of markets that represent 86% of the World GDP
How do Business in the Pacific Alliance : Partnership – strategic alliances - Joint Venture

11. Regiones Sectors of the Economy
Exports, Imports and Foreign Direct Investment in Colombia 2016
Regiones
Total Exports to the World
Imports from the World
Foreign Direct Investment in Colombia
millions €
millions €
millions €
TRM : 1 € - USD $ 1,095
Sectors of the Economy
MINING, OIL AND GAS
AGRIBUSINESS
INFRASTRUCTURE
MANUFACTURE
TOURISM

12. 845 million € in Rehabilitation, expansión and modernization of 47 airports (2015 – 2018)
1.26 billion € between 2015 and 2018 to improve ports infrastructure
Until 2021, 15.7 billion € will be invested to increase road infrastructure:
7.000 Km of Highways
1.400 Km of Double Lane Highways
141 tunnels and Viaducts
The Fluvial National Plan Consist of 13 river proyects with an investment of 2497 million €
1.69 billion € to improve the navigability of Magdalena river
47.7 million € investment to recover more tan 990 km of railways network

13. Sector of Opportunity Manufacturing
Key facts about Manufacturing in Colombia

14. Colombia is the 2nd largest flowers exporter worldwide, with around 1
Colombia is the 2nd largest flowers exporter worldwide, with around millions €
Colombia is the 3th largest coffee producer worldwide and with the best quality of the world
Colombia is the 4th largest producer of oil pal over the world, with around 1 million tonnes.
Colombia is the country with the highest biodiversity per km2 in the World
In 2018, there will be one million more hectares due to “Colombia Siembra Plan”

15. Sectors of opportunity - Energy: A diversified source base and a pivotal location in the Americas

16. Investment opportunities in non-conventional power generation
Non-conventional power generation projects
solar
wind
biomass
geothermal
solid waste
Regulatory framework
Law 1715 of 2014 – integration of NCRE to the system
Fiscal and financial incentives
NCZ account for 52% of territory
Most energy in NCZ is currently produced with diésel fuel

17. Automotive Industry in Colombia - a Key Sector
Sector Opportunities
Automotive Industry in Colombia - a Key Sector
Colombia is one of the largest automotive markets in South America, next to Brazil and Argentina
Auto parts sales totaled 3.55 billion € in 2016.
At the end of 2016 there were 13 million vehicles in Colombia
Automotive sector contributes four percent to the country’s GDP and accounts for nearly 22,000 jobs
Presence of international assembly: Renault, General Motors, Mazda, Toyota-Hino, Busscar and Superpolo
Leading Sub-Sectors Best prospects for automotive parts and accessories are:
Brakes fluid; Transmission shafts, bearings, gears; Tires for small vehicles, trucks and buses; Tire retreading equipment; Tire recycling operators; Engines and engine parts;
Filters; Insulated wire, cable;  Electrical parts; Tire retreading equipment; Tire recycling operators.

20. Colombia - A key destination for investing in tech products
22 MM €

21. Incentives by sector: up to 20 years of income tax exemption

25. Hvala
Jaime Alberto Cabal Sanclemente Ambassador of Colombia
Santiago Felipe Lehmann Castrillon
Minister Counsellor