LATIN AMERICA
A brief introduction to Latin America's countries and their industries.
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ARGENTINA
Argentina is the second-largest economy in South America after Brazil in terms of nominal GDP.
The agriculture, livestock and fishing sector plays a key role in Argentina’s economy accounting for
6.4%
29.9%
5.3%
No. 3
No. 5
After 15 months of declining industrial production, how many subsequent months did Argentina's industrial production index grow during 2017?
3 MONTHS
3 MONTHS
5 MONTHS
5 MONTHS
7 MONTHS
7 MONTHS
Incorrect!
Argentina saw
7 months
of consecutive growth from May to November in 2017.
Argentina's Industrial Production Index: YoY
Correct!
Argentina saw
7 months
of consecutive growth from May to November in 2017.
Argentina's Industrial Production Index: YoY
BRAZIL
The largest country in Latin America, Brazil is the fifth-largest country by area in the world, and the sixth-most populous.
In Q2 2017, this was the first positive GDP growth figure registered for Brazil since Q1 2014.
0.8%
Real GDP Growth YoY
1.44%
Real GDP Growth YoY
What is the total percentage of GDP expenditure on Healthcare in Brazil?
12.8%
12.8%
8.8%
8.8%
20%
20%
Incorrect!
8.8%
of the GDP is spent on healthcare in Brazil.
55%
Private Health Expenditure, % of total
6,712
Number of Hospitals
USD 5.2bn
Trade Deficit in Pharmaceuticals
Correct!
8.8%
of the GDP is spent on healthcare in Brazil.
55%
Private Health Expenditure, % of total
6,712
Number of Hospitals
USD 5.2bn
Trade Deficit in Pharmaceuticals
CHILE
One of the most stable and properous countries in Latin America.
Transportation had 4.9% share of the country’s GDP in 2015
The sector has emerged as one of the driving forces of Chilean economy, expanding its value added at a CAGR of 5.9% between 2010 and 2015.
In 2016, mining was the fifth-largest economic sector of Chile
2.4%
formal employment
8.3%
country's GDP
51.4%
national exports
In the first 9 months of 2017, mining accounted for how much of Chile's economy?
3.4%
3.4%
9.4%
9.4%
Incorrect!
Mining made up an impressive
9.4%
Correct!
Mining made up an impressive
9.4%
COLOMBIA
The fourth largest country in Latin America, with considerable oil reserves and a large producer of gold, silver, and coal.
The Colombian motor vehicle sector is a relatively small industry with great potential for future growth, given the fact that the country has the third-largest population in Latin America, with 48.8mn inhabitants as of the end of 2016.
House prices in Colombia increased
6.6% in Q3 2017
as purchases of new houses totaled
$500 million.
This sees it is as a
9.9% growth
compared to the same quarter in the previous year.
ECUADOR
Although a small nation in LATAM, this equator straddling country has seen some dramatic figure changes in 2017.
No.6 Largest Crude Oil Producer in Latin America
The oil and gas sector has a paramount role in Ecuadorian economy, crude oil being the main product exported by the country and accounting for 35% of national exports in 2015.
Ecuador’s petroleum exports increased about 35% year-over-year in the first 11 months of 2017 reaching 6.8bn USD.
MEXICO
The second-largest economy in Latin America and major oil exporter.
Mexico is the world's largest exporter of what beverage?
WINE
WINE
BEER
BEER
TEQUILA
TEQUILA
Incorrect!
It's Beer!
Beer had a share of 77.6% of the beverage segment production value in 2016, and is expected to remain the growth driver.
Alcoholic Beverages Export Value by Country,
Jan-Sep 2016
1.8% EACH
11.6%
81.8%
Correct!
It's Beer!
Beer had a share of 77.6% of the beverage segment production value in 2016, and is expected to remain the growth driver.
Alcoholic Beverages Export Value by Country,
Jan-Sep 2016
1.8% EACH
11.6%
81.8%
Industrial production growth of food and drinks decelerated in the first 11 months of 2017. The average growth rate of food manufacturing decelerated to 1.9% in 2017 compared to 2.7% in 2016, while the production beverages and tobacco grew by 2.2%, down from 7.7% in 2016.
PERU
Increasingly attracting both foreign investors and visitors, by way of the country's mineral wealth, and historic sights like Machu Picchu, respectively.
Construction is among the largest economic sectors of Peru
5.3%
of employment in Lima
6.3%
of domestic GDP
USD 382.6mn
FDI inflow in Construction in 2016
In the first 11 months of 2017 Peruvian exports increased almost by 20% year-over-year reaching USD44 bn.
Mining exports accounted for more than 60% of total exports during this period.
VENEZUELA
Venezuela has an estimated population of 31 million people, which is only a 6th of the size of neighbouring Brazil.
No.1 Largest Proven Oil Reserves in the world
Venezuela is a founding member of the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and of the Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF). And as well as having the world’s largest proven oil reserves, Venezuela has the eighth-biggest natural gas reserves, as of December 2015.
In 2017, crude oil production in Venezuela dropped significantly to 1.9mn barrels/day. Which year did Venezuela produce its lowest crude oil production?
2003
2003
2009
2009
2017
2017
Incorrect!
It's 2017!
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Correct!
It's 2017!
Data Sources
Argentina
AGRICULTURE DATA
Argentina Agriculture Sector Report 2017/2018, EMIS Insights Industry Reports, https://www.emis.com/php/store/reports/AR/Argentina_Agriculture_Sector_Report_20172018_en_582793804.html
INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTION DATA
CEIC Global Database, https://www.ceicdata.com/products/global-economic-database
Brazil
REAL GDP GROWTH DATA
CEIC Brazil Premium Database, https://www.ceicdata.com/products/brazil-economic-database
HEALTHCARE DATA
Brazil Pharma & Healthcare Sector Report 2017/2021, EMIS Insights Industry Reports, https://www.emis.com/php/store/reports/BR/Brazil_Pharma___Healthcare_Sector_Report_20172021_en_594235008.html
Chile
TRANSPORTATION DATA
Chile Transportation Sector Report 2016/2017, EMIS Insights Industry Reports, https://www.emis.com/php/store/reports/CL/Chile_Transportation_Sector_Report_20162017_en_553656483.html
MINING DATA
Chile Mining Sector Report 2016/2017, EMIS Insights Industry Reports, https://www.emis.com/php/store/reports/CL/Chile_Mining_Sector_Report_20162017_en_544816778.html
CEIC Global Database, https://www.ceicdata.com/products/global-economic-database
Colombia
AUTOMOTIVE DATA
Colombia Automotive Sector Report 2017/2018, EMIS Insights Industry Reports, https://www.emis.com/php/store/reports/CO/Colombia_Automotive_Sector_Report_20172018_en_583762584.html
PETROL AND FUEL TAX DATA
CEIC Global Database, https://www.ceicdata.com/products/global-economic-database
Ecuador
OIL AND GAS DATA
Ecuador Oil and Gas Sector Report 2016/2017, EMIS Insights Industry Reports, https://www.emis.com/php/store/reports/EC/Ecuador_Oil_and_Gas_Sector_Report_20162017_en_573817291.html
PETROLEUM EXPORTS
CEIC Global Database, https://www.ceicdata.com/products/global-economic-database
Mexico
FOOD AND BEVERAGE DATA
Mexico Food and Beverage Sector Report 2016/2017, EMIS Insights Industry Reports, https://www.emis.com/php/store/reports/MX/Mexico_Food_and_Beverage_Sector_Report_20162017_en_572980817.html
CEIC Global Database, https://www.ceicdata.com/products/global-economic-database
Peru
CONSTRUCTION DATA
Peru Real Estate and Construction Sector 2017/2018, EMIS Insights Industry Reports, https://www.emis.com/php/store/reports/PE/Peru_Real_Estate_and_Construction_Sector_20172018_en_596057196.html
EXPORTS (INCLUDING MINING) DATA
CEIC Global Database, https://www.ceicdata.com/products/global-economic-database
Venezuela
OIL AND GAS DATA
Venezuela Oil and Gas Sector Report 2016/2017, EMIS Insights Industry Reports, https://www.emis.com/php/store/reports/VE/Venezuela_Oil_and_Gas_Sector_Report_20162017_en_573629060.html
CRUDE OIL PRODUCTION DATA
CEIC World Trend Plus, https://www.ceicdata.com/products/worldtrendplus-database
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