Trade Opportunities with Hungary
Friday, October 8, 2004
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon
The
Maine International Trade Center (MITC) and the U.S. Department of
Commerce are pleased to host an Ambassador’s Roundtable Discussion
featuring the Honorable
George Herbert Walker III, U.S. Ambassador to Hungary.
This
roundtable session will include an overview of the Hungarian economy, a
discussion of market drivers and opportunities, and trade benefits
associated with Hungary’s recent entry to the European Union.
Join us for this unique forum to explore potential trade opportunities in Hungary.
Recently joining the European Union, Hungary has embraced market economy concepts, established necessary legal structures, and implemented privatization. Strategically located in the middle of Europe, Hungary is a relatively advanced but low-cost country, with reduced tariffs that now average 4%. Last year, U.S. exports to Hungary jumped 25% to $1.8 billion, and this spring they continued to rise at a rate of over 20% annualized.
The
U.S. Commercial Service has identified the following industries as
especially good prospects in the current market: computers,
pharmaceuticals, automotive parts, energy sector equipment, pollution
control equipment, construction and engineering services, scientific
measuring and testing equipment, healthcare technology, and security
equipment.
Advance
registration required:
Space is
limited; therefore, advance registration is required to attend.
Registration
deadline is October 6th.
MITC members may attend at no charge. The cost for non-members is $15 per person.
To register, please contact Cheryl Rau at 207-541-7455 or via email: rau@mitc.com.
Special
thanks to our program sponsors:
