Question : EXPORT TO LATIN AMERICAN COUNTRIES



(a) whether there is a vast scope to increase the export to Latin American Countries;

(b) if so, the possibilities explored in this regard in last three years; and

(c) the new items proposed to be exported in 2002-2003 to those countries?

Answer given by the minister


THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY COMMERCE & INDUSTRY (SHRI RAJIV PRATAP RUDY)


(a) : Yes, Sir.

(b) : The major product groups having potential for export to Latin America are:

-	Chemical Products including Drugs/Pharmaceuticals
-	Engineering Products;
-	IT Products;
-	Textiles including Readymade Garments, Carpets and Handicrafts. 


(c) : Some of the new items having potential for exports are: spices, tea, handicrafts, petroleum products, plastic products. Govt. is in touch with entrepreneurs in such identification and for taking up trade facilitation measures.