Latin America and the Caribbean
Latin America and the Caribbean
Latin America and the Caribbean
Economic overview
At a glance
For latest economic data, refer to specific Latin American and Caribbean Country Economic Factsheet
Trade and investment
Further information can be found in individual Country Diplomatic Factsheets and Country Economic Factsheets
Free Trade Agreements (FTAs)
Australia currently has:
FTAs in force
Australia-Chile (ACl-FTA) – entered into force 6 March 2009
- Trade with Australia: AU$1.348 billion (2017-18)
- Exports to Chile: AU$639 million (2017-18)
- Imports from Chile: AU$709 million (2017-18)
Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) – entered into force 30 December 2018 for:
- Australia
- Canada
- Japan
- Mexico
- New Zealand, and
- Singapore
and on 14 January 2019 for:
- Vietnam.
The CPTPP will enter into force for Brunei Darussalam, Chile, Malaysia and Peru 60 days after they complete their respective ratification processes.
FTAs concluded but not yet in force
Peru-Australia Free Trade Agreement – In 2017, total two-way trade in goods and services with Peru was worth $717 million, up over 20 per cent from 2016.
FTAs under negotiation
Pacific Alliance Free Trade Agreement – Regional trading bloc comprising Chile, Colombia, Mexico and Peru, the Pacific Alliance's GDP was worth over USD $1.8 trillion in 2015-16.
Travel information
- Before you travel, visit smartraveller.gov.au
- Read the travel advice for the Americas and Caribbean (https://smartraveller.gov.au/Countries/Pages/default.aspx)
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- Get the right travel insurance
- For how we can help Australians overseas, see the Consular services charter
- Australian Passports Office
- Visa information
Latin American and Caribbean - resources
DFAT offers a range of publications providing information on Australia, Australian foreign, trade and development policies and the economic and political climate in other countries.