They are two of the most developed and advanced to the last member added to the European Union
The balance of trade balance of Murcia for the two countries in 2011 was favorable to the Region
The Ministry of Universities, Business and Research, through the Institute for the Promotion of the Region of Murcia (Info) continues to research and networking to identify new markets that lead Murcia companies in their internationalization process.
Thus, among the international markets have greater business opportunities include Czech Republic and Slovenia, two of the most developed and advanced countries that have recently joined the European Union, which also enjoy a very open economy abroad.
Info The director, Juan Hernandez, said that "in the countries of Central Europe there is still room for new suppliers, mainly in products with different values, such as the food and beverage sector of the Region of Murcia for the large difference climate and ecological agriculture. "
Also, Hernandez said that "there are many opportunities in Czech Republic, Slovenia and Slovakia," adding that "the consumer products industry, such as canned, are widely accepted in these countries, as their industry in this area is not as developed as that of the region, and its raw material, by climate, has the same characteristics. "
The balance of trade balance of Murcia about the Czech Republic, in 2011, was favorable to the region with a figure of 46.5 million euros, while nationally the account balance was negative for Spain.
Thus, the main items exported from the Community were frozen and fresh produce worth 20.4 million euros, chemical industry (17.5 million) and confectionery (1.4 million), among others.
Meanwhile, the trade balance with Slovenia in 2011 was favorable for the Region of Murcia, with a figure of 8.9 million euros, as in the whole country.
The main items exported during the year were mainly fresh produce and frozen (4.7 million), chemicals (3.5 million), confectionery (more than 274,000 euros) for textiles and apparel (228,130 euros) .
Murcia Entrepreneurs have the opportunity to meet with the heads of the various sales offices in these countries this spring in the Internationalization Forum, which is scheduled to take place some 800 business meetings.
Those interested in further information on Network commercial developers can contact info via e promotores@info.carm.es or phone 968 362 786.
The Info offers businesses different Region advisory services, training and workshops to support and accompany them in their internationalization process.
It counts with annual market surveys indicating how each country of destination sectors and their regional and national trade balance.
"The internationalization of the business is key to business growth and the region," said Juan Hernandez.
Opportunity for the wine industry in the Region
Moreover, from the Instituto de Fomento find that wine is becoming increasingly popular in the markets of Central Europe.
Specifically, in the Czech Republic is experiencing a growth in domestic consumption and imports, production and exports of this product.
In this sense, Spain is the third country in which you import volume after Italy and France, with more than seven million exported in 2011, with almost 8.5 million euros in the first half of 2012 (about 19 percent increase over the previous year).
Source: CARM