1. UK: PATTERN OF TRADE
Jenny G
and Caro

2. Location
Country in Northern
Hemisphere
Used to have British
Colonies around the world
In the European Union
(trading group)
Considered an MEDC
UK is comprised of
England, Scotland,
Northern Ireland, Wales

3. The UK

4. IMPORTS
Overall, 60% of U merchandise imports and exports
are with the EU
53% of UK imports come from just 7 countries: USA,
Germany, Netherlands, France, China, Belgium and
Norway

5. Exports
UK merchandise for exports are traditionally destined
for the US, Germany, France, Belgium and the
Netherlands (all European MEDCs)
All exports to European MEDCs, apart from China

6. International Trade
(In order of magnitude)
Exports Imports
Most Oil Vehicles
Vehicles Oil
Pharmaceuticals Miscellaneous manufactured goods
Power generating equipment Telecoms
Electrical Machinery Office machinery
Industrial Machinery Electrical machinery
Transport equipment Clothing
Organic chemicals Pharmaceuticals
Least Office machinery Power generating equipment

7. Main Trading Partners
Where UK imports come from:
Where UK exports go:
Germany
US
US
Germany
France
France
China
Netherlands
Netherlands

8. Trade Gap Worsening
Official figures show exports falling despite
the weakening of the sterling.
Sterling around 25% weaker than before
the credit crunch.
Instead of benefiting from the weakness of
the currency, exports of goods fell in
January by £1.4 bn (almost 7%).
With imports falling, much less sharply the
trade deficit widened by £1bn.
Total UK exports = £32.6 bn
Total UK imports = £36.3 bn

9. BRAZIL
Jayne, , Huynh and JZ (Happy Birthday)

10. LOCATION
Eastern South America, bordering
the Atlantic Ocean
Largest country in South America;
shares common boundaries with
every South American country
except Chile and Ecuador
Natural resources: bauxite, gold,
iron ore, manganese, nickel,
phosphates, platinum, tin, uranium,
petroleum, hydropower, timber

11. IMPORTS
Commercial services- one-fifth of the total value of imports (2006).
Imports: $136 billion (2009 est.)
Import commodities: machinery, electrical and transport equipment, chemical products, oil,
automotive parts, electronics
US 14.9%, China 11.6%, Argentina 7.9%, Germany 7% (2008)

12. EXPORTS
South and Central America is
Brazil’s most important export
market for manufactured goods.
Primary products such as foodstuffs
and mineral ores, with little added
value, compromised 47% of all
exports in 2007.
Export primary products mainly to
Europe and North America.
Commercial services are just 11.5%
of all exports.

13. CONTINUED...
GDP per capita $10,200 (2009 est.) (104th compared to the rest of the
world)
Industries: textiles, shoes, chemicals, cement, lumber, iron ore, tin, steel,
aircraft, motor vehicles and parts, other machinery and equipment
Exports $158.9 billion (2009 est.) 24th in the world
Export commodities: transport equipment, iron ore, soybeans, footwear,
coffee, autos.
US 13.7%, Argentina 8.7%, China 8.1%, Netherlands 5.2%, Germany 4.4%
(2008)

14. TRADE PARTNERS/
TRADE GROUPS
75% of Brazil’s exports and 60% of imports were with South
and Central America, North America and Europe.
Trade with Brazil’s neighbours is promoted by membership
of MERCOSUR which created a free trade zone among it’s
members.

15. TRADE ISSUES
Brazil experienced two quarters of recession, as global demand for
Brazil's commodity-based exports declined and external credit dried
up.
However, Brazil was one of the first emerging markets to begin a
recovery. Consumer and investor confidence revived and GDP
growth returned to positive in the second quarter, 2009. The Central
Bank expects growth of 5% for 2010.
Possible future: MERCOSUR will link up with NAFTA

16. BOLIVIA
By Olivia and Meriel

17. LOCATION
Bolivia, officially known as : The
Plurinational State of Bolivia, is a
landlocked country in central South
America. It is bordered by Brazil to the
north and east, Paraguay and Argentina
to the south, and Chile and Peru to the
west.
At 1,098,580 square kilometres
(424,160 sq mi), Bolivia is the world's
28th-largest country

18. IMPORTS
Imports are $4.166 billion (2009 est.)
Country comparison to the world: 116
Import Commodities: petroleum products, plastics, paper, aircraft
and aircraft parts, prepared foods, automobiles, insecticides,
soybeans
Import Partners:
Brazil 29.4%
Argentina 15.7%
US 10.1%
Chile 9.1%

19. EXPORTS
Exports: $4.837 billion (2009 est.)
Country comparison to the world: 104
Expor t Commodities: natural gas, soybeans and soy products, cr ude petroleum, zinc
ore, tin
Expor t Par teners:
Brazil 60.1%
US 8.3%
Japan 4.1%

20. TRADE GROUPS
Bolivia is a member of the Andean
Community, a trae bloc whose
others members are Colombia, Peru
and Equador.
Bolivia is also an associated member
of Mercosur.
This was an important fact in the
development of its trade with Brazil in
particular, as membership provides for
significant trading advantages.

21. OTHER TRADE ISSUES
Brazil is the dominant economy in
South America and now Bolivia’s major
trade partner
About 30% of Bolivia’s exports to the
USA, this is because USA made a deal
witht Bolivia to buy their primary
products in return to bomb their drug
fields.
Small trade surplus considering
importing manufactured goods and
exporting primary goods