Export Opportunities in the Southern California/Baja California Region

1. Export Opportunities in the Southern
California/Baja California Region
San Diego Center for International Trade Development
(CITD)
Grow Your Exports: Exporting Opportunities and Sources of Financing for Exporters
Southwestern College Higher Education Center at Otay Mesa
August 5, 2015

2. CITD Services for new to export and currently exporting businesses
• Programs & Resources
• Research & Information
• Internet & Web Strategies: CITD Website – Exporting Roadmap
• International Trade Counseling
• Technical Assistance with Export Loan Programs
• Trade Shows, Company Matchmaking, Trade Missions, and Special
Events
• Joint Training Programs and Online International Trade Training
• Referral Services
• Through our extensive contacts we can assist you in finding the correct
resources, agencies, services, and key information to help your business
succeed internationally

3. San Diego Center for International Trade Development (CITD)
Website: www.sandiegocitd.org
www.sandiegocitd.org/resources/exporting-roadmap/

4. San Diego Export Statistics
Exporting by the Numbers
2014 U.S. Exports:
• Totaled $2.35 trillion in goods and $760 billion in services
• Jobs supported by exports were an estimated 11.7 million
• San Diego area goods exports increased 3.9 percent in 2014*
• The largest export markets for U.S. goods registered annual
records
* Source: International Trade Administration, 2014 Metropolitan Area Export Overview

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SAN DIEGO EXPORT DATA
2009 - 2014
Source: U.S. Department of Commerce, International Trade Administration, Metropolitan Export Series

7. $3,065,681,016
$2,907,237,946
$1,586,862,072
$1,169,930,702
$9,855,956,180
TOP COMMODITY EXPORTS FROM SAN DIEGO
2014
Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing
Machinery Manufacturing
Chemical Manufacturing
Electrical Equipment; Appliance; and Component Manufacturing
All Others
Source: U.S. Department of Commerce, International Trade Administration, Metropolitan Export Series

8. San Diego Export Activity with
Mexico and the Border
• San Diego exports to Mexico grew 15% from 2013, almost $700
million
• Mexico continues to be San Diego’s largest international trading
partner, accounting for over 80 percent of the total value of two-
way trade
• This continues the pattern seen in the region since NAFTA was
implemented in 1994
• San Diego partners with Tijuana in the design, engineering, and
development of many of the products manufactured in Mexico

9. Supplier Opportunities
• The aerospace industry has the largest presence in Baja
California with 82 companies, more than 28,000 employees and
technical training centers for welding and design.
• Medical device production is the second-largest industry, with 66
manufacturers and more than 42,000 employees. About half of
Mexico’s medical device exports come from Baja California.
• The automotive industry includes 80 companies established in
Baja California.
• There are more than 200 electronic companies in Baja California
with 92,000 employees.

10. CITD Border Export Program
Connecting small
to medium sized
businesses with
major international
manufacturers in
the Southern
California/Baja
California Region
http://www.sandiegocitd.org/programs/border-export-program
/

11. www.sandiegocitd.org/programs/border-export-program/

12. www.bajamak.com

13. Nagoya Trade Show 2015
Exportech
Advanced Manufacturing
Meetings Baja California

14. Thank you!
www.sandiegocitd.org