 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.
FACTOIDS ABOUT SOUTH FLORIDA/MIAMI TRADE IN 2008
- South Florida’s Market Share of total United States Trade was: $90.24 billion or 2.65% share (out of $3.4 trillion for total U.S. Trade)
- South Florida’s Top 5 Trade Partners were: (1) Brazil – $13.1 million; (2) Venezuela – $6.4 million; (3) Colombia – $5.6 million; (4) China – $4.6 million; and (5) Dominican Republic – $4.5 million
- South Florida’s Top 5 Import Partners were: (1) China – $4.4 million; (2) Brazil – $2.56 million; (3) Honduras – $1.9 million; (4) Colombia – $1.834 million; and (5) Dominican Republic – $1.83 million
- South Florida’s Top 5 Export Partners were: (1) Brazil – $10.6 million; (2) Venezuela – $5.14 million; (3) Colombia – $3.8 million; (4) Costa Rica – $2.77 million; and (5) Dominican Republic – $2.7 million
Founded in 2001, Florida-China Chamber of Commerce, Inc. is a non-political,
non-partisan and non-profit 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.
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