 Greater China has become the largest non-Latin trading partner of Florida. With
China's entry to the World Trade Organization (WTO), business ties between the
two markets are expected to grow even further.
Miami's trade with China in 2009 was $393 billion (down 15.6% from 2008). While we await 2009 trade numbers, set forth below are the numbers for 2008:
- Miami's trade with China, in 2009, was US$3.9 Billion (down 15.6% from 2008), which in turn equates to .11% of the total trade between the United States and China.
- South Florida’s Market Share of total United States international trade was: $79.1 billion or 3.02% share (out of $2.6 trillion for total U.S. Trade).
- While United States international trade, as well as Miami's international trade, showed a big decline in 2009 and the United States showed a large deficit in it's balance of trade, Miami still had over $19 Billion favorable balance of trade.
- Among Miami's top five trading partners, China was ranked as number 4 in 2009.
Founded in 2001, Florida-China Chamber of Commerce, Inc. is a non-political,
non-partisan organization registered with the State of Florida,
dedicated to promoting trade, commerce and investment between Florida and
Greater China.
Corporate and individual membership in the Chamber of Commerce is diverse and
continues to grow. Membership includes professionals in industries such as
banking, finance, real estate, law, import/export, accounting, manufacturing,
transportation, entertainment, etc. Those who choose the Florida-China Chamber
of Commerce as a business partner will be provided with an opportunity to meet
and network with others in the business community who share the same interest:
Greater China. |