The World Trade Club, US Commercial Service, City of Bellevue

The World Trade Club, US Commercial Service, City of Bellevue,

Export Finance Assistance Center of Washington, and

Trade Development Alliance of Greater Seattle

Present

New Opportunities in Indonesia

Impact of New Trade Policies and Trade Finance Assistance

Featuring:

Joe Kaesshaefer, Commercial Counselor, US Commercial Service, American Embassy, Jakarta, Indonesia

Plus Expert Panel:

· Professor Walter Hutchens, International Business and China Expert, School of Business Administration, University of Washington Bothell

· John Brislin, President and CEO, Export Finance Assistance Center

· Tara Van Vleet, former Director, US Market Development, Australian Trade Commission

Who Should Attend: Businesses and professionals interested in expanding into or entering the Indonesian market. Indonesia is the 4th largest country in the world and a new focus of American trade development efforts. Specific opportunities exist for Washington businesses in technology, aerospace, health care, telecommunications and other areas.

Date: Thursday, July 22, 2010
Time: 12 noon to 2 pm
Cost:$23 for WTC members; $28 for non-members. Cost includes box lunch.
Registration Deadline: July 20, 2010
Information:

Or call: 206-686-3736

Location: Bellevue City Hall

Conference Room 1E-108
450 110th Avenue Northeast
Bellevue, WA 98009

Parking: Included, no additional cost

Directions: http://www.bellevuewa.gov

One-on-one meetings with Joe Kaesshaefer are available after the event, 2 to 5 pm. To schedule a meeting, contact Ms. Young H. Oh, Seattle Export Assistance Center, , 253-973-5386

Indonesia is the 4th largest country in the world and a large US trading partner, yet vast potential for US trade remains untapped. The Obama Administration is making this a new priority, including $11 billion of new trade financial assistance. See http://www..exim.gov/pressrelease.cfm/4C2CED75-9C8D-62CD-CD5FDFD71B4001E8/

Please join us for this valuable presentation.

Market Overview

Large, stable and growing market

· Indonesia is Southeast Asia’s largest economy and has delivered consistently high annual growth exceeding 6% in both 2007 and 2008. Growth of between 2% and 4.5% is expected in 2009.

· The consumer market continues to grow in the world’s fourth-largest country. There are more than 237 million citizens, 50% of whom are under the age of 30.

· GDP per person exceeds its ASEAN neighbors such as the Philippines, and Indonesia has a GDP per person three times that of Vietnam. Indonesia is a thriving democracy with significant regional autonomy. It is located on the world’s major trade routes and has extensive natural resources.

· It is a top-ten market for U.S. agricultural products and within the top 30 overall markets for U.S. exports. Indonesia has ratified the Cape Town Treaty, which gives U.S. aircraft exporters access to financing through international protection and registration of financial interests.

Market Opportunities

Growth potential is vast.

· In medical equipment, forecasted growth is 15% and 85% of equipment and supplies are imported. Current market size is $262 million USD, and US market share is only 17%. Growth areas include diagnostic, surgical instruments, and respiratory devices.

· The aircraft market favors U.S. products. Aircraft, replacement parts and service are valuable and significant markets.

· Telecommunications technology and satellites remain excellent areas for American products and services.

· The expansion of banking to previously underserved customers offers software and systems opportunities.

· Significant opportunities also exist for US companies with business relations in India and China to link to Indonesia.

More info at www.export.gov and http://www.buyusa.gov/asianow