Barranquilla has hosted one (1) macrorueda, the one for Central America and the Caribbean, on September 12 and 13, 2012. A total of 271 exporters and 102 buyers from 31 countries attended. There were 4,493 business meetings arranged, resulting in expectations of US$30.9 million. Alongside the commercial event, there was a Business Showcase featuring 190 exhibitors.
More than 300 companies from Barranquilla have participated in 41 macroruedas.
In the last two years (from 2012 to September 2013), 94 companies from the city of Barranquilla participated in 9 macroruedas held.
During this period, 32% of Barranquilla’s companies participated in more than one macrorueda (from 2012 to September 2013). The companies that participated the most in macroruedas by sector during this period are:
- Home Goods: Industrias Saver S.A. (5 macroruedas)
- Agroindustrial: Dulces y Maní Ricos S.A.S. and Prodisabor (4 macroruedas each)
- Textiles and Confections: Consorcio Abuchaibe and International Group of Business Investment S.A.S. (4 macroruedas each)
82 companies from the region are registered for Macrorueda 50.
Source: “Barranquilla y las macrorruedas”. regioncaribe.org. 27 noviembre de 2013, regioncaribe.org/barranquilla-y-las-macrorruedas/
