Paraguay's market potential for the regional automotive supplier industry Study Stuttgart, October 7, 2015 Management summary (1/2) > Paraguay has recently demonstrated a very stable political environment and good prospects – It can become the next rising star in Latin America: – Paraguay is strategically located in the heart of South America, close to key consumption and production markets, a good trade hub for both Argentinean and Brazilian OEM clusters – Paraguay is one of the few countries in LatAm that has a stable political environment that is liberal and market oriented – Paraguay provides a stable economic environment with low debt rates and moderate inflation in past years – Furthermore, positive GDP development is expected for the future – However, Paraguay is heavily dependent on the economic development of neighboring countries such as Brazil or Argentina – Since there are no OEMs in the country, there is hardly any domestic market for auto parts > Paraguay offers favorable investment conditions, especially for products with high labor intensity and low logistics requirements: – The generally positive business climate and regulatory environment are complemented by a very attractive tax scheme: the Maquila program – Infrastructure that is sufficient for most companies in the country's two metropolitan areas, Asunción and Ciudad del Este – Only the availability and stability of electricity connections requires a case-by-case evaluation – Labor costs are one key advantage, but the availability of skilled labor is limited and has to be checked in advance – Logistics depend strongly on target clients and the required logistical effort for the specific product Source: Roland Berger Paraguay's market potential for the regional automotive supplier industry_FINAL_mit Ansprechpartnern inkl IHK.pptx 2 Management summary (2/2) > Many international companies have already invested in Paraguay – Their business model usually shows high labor intensity coupled with low infrastructure and logistical requirements > Risks include the dependency on Brazil & Argentina, the limited opportunity to benefit from Brazilian incentive programs, etc. > Roland Berger identified four key success factors companies should pay attention to when considering an investment in Paraguay: – Consider overall Mercosur market development – Key consumer markets for automotive products are in Brazil and Argentina, with both countries facing recession – Be clear on target clients – Frozen zone and supply chain configuration should be aligned with target clients: most OEMs accept the additional complexity in exchange for more attractive prices – Conduct a structured location search project – The location within both Mercosur and Paraguay must be selected carefully – Involve local experts at an early stage – Local specifics that might influence a decision can change quickly; thus companies should involve independent partners able to provide objective assessment > All in all, Paraguay is an attractive alternative for production in Mercosur, but a case-by-case evaluation of the key decision factors for the planned investment project is required – Local experts should therefore be involved Source: Roland Berger Paraguay's market potential for the regional automotive supplier industry_FINAL_mit Ansprechpartnern inkl IHK.pptx 3 We'd like to discuss three points regarding Paraguay's market potential for the regional automotive supplier industry Agenda 1. Country overview 2. Strategic considerations 3. Relevance for suppliers Is Paraguay a rising star in Latin America? Is the environment favorable to foreign investment? For which suppliers might Paraguay be a hidden champion for LatAm production? Source: Roland Berger Paraguay's market potential for the regional automotive supplier industry_FINAL_mit Ansprechpartnern inkl IHK.pptx 4 A. Country overview: Is Paraguay a rising star in Latin America? Paraguay's market potential for the regional automotive supplier industry_FINAL_mit Ansprechpartnern inkl IHK.pptx 5 Paraguay is the same geographic size as Germany but has only about 6.5 m inhabitants Paraguay at a glance Roads, ports, industrial and free trade zones General information > Capital: Asunción – 17 departments (+1 capital district), 245 districts > Population: ~6.5 m people BRAZIL > Language: Spanish, Guaraní > Currency: Guaraní [PYG] PARAGUAY – Conversion rate [Sep 2015 PYG/USD]: 5,555 > Main economic activity: Sugar, cement, textiles, beverages, wood products, steel, metallurgy, electricity ARGENTINA Asunción = Ports (freshwater) = National highways = Railroads =City > 500,000 inhabitants = Free trade zones Ciudad del Este > Economic indicators – GDP 2014 [USD bn]: – GDP real growth 2014 [%]: – Inflation 2014 [%]: – Unemployment rate 2014 [%]: 30.9 4.4 5.0 5.5 = Industrial zones Source: World Bank; press clippings; Roland Berger Paraguay's market potential for the regional automotive supplier industry_FINAL_mit Ansprechpartnern inkl IHK.pptx 6 Paraguay is strategically located in the heart of South America, close to the main consumption and production markets of Mercosur Snapshot of Paraguay and Latin America Venezuela Colombia Key figures for the region Ecuador Population GDP [m] [USD bn] Mercosur 250 ~3,000 Paraguay + 1,300 km 120 ~1,500 Paraguay alone 6.5 Brazil Peru Bolivia Paraguay Chile São Paulo Curitiba Argentina ~30 In reach within 1,300 km: > About 50% of Mercosur GDP > About 50% of Mercosur population > Key LatAm automotive cluster – No local production in Paraguay Source: MIC; REDIEX; Roland Berger Rio Grande do Sul Córdoba Legend Buenos Aires Uruguay Main automotive exports destinations Mercosur 1,300 km radius Largest automotive OEM production clusters Paraguay's market potential for the regional automotive supplier industry_FINAL_mit Ansprechpartnern inkl IHK.pptx 7 Several economic drivers are slowing the largest economies in LatAm, Paraguay still demonstrates a good pace of growth Latin American economic assessment Main challenges Ø Growth2) 2010-2014 GDP1), 2014 [USD bn] Country Brazil 2,403 Mexico 1,178 Argentina 521 Colombia 349 Chile 258 Peru 181 Uruguay Paraguay 48 31 1) Real GDP, constant 2010 prices 2) Average real GDP growth Source: Oxford Economics Database; Roland Berger Ø Growth2) Political 2015-2020e crisis 2015e2) -2.8% 2.1% 0.4% 3.1% 5.0% 4.3% 5.1% 4.3% Commodity price 1.8% 2.5% 2.9% Currency develop. Inflation 3.4% 2.7% 3.2% 3.7% 3.3% 3.9% 2.4% 2.9% 5.1% No challenge/dependency 4.5% 4.4% 3.4% 4.3% Critical situation/strong dependency Paraguay's market potential for the regional automotive supplier industry_FINAL_mit Ansprechpartnern inkl IHK.pptx 8 The Paraguayan currency Guaraní remained stable compared to other LatAm currencies Exchange rate development vs. USD – Monthly average [base 100 = Jan 1, 2010] 245.3 214.3 147.0 116.6 2010 2011 BRL ARS Source: Thomson One; Roland Berger 2012 UYU 2013 2014 2015 Sep 2015 FX rate Sep 16, 2015 9.3 3.8 28.7 5,450 > The desolate state of the Brazilian economy has seen the BRL devaluating since January 2015 > Rating agencies recently downgraded Brazil, currency expected to devaluate even further > Uruguay devaluation also driven by high inflation > Argentina controls the purchase of FX and keeps currency stable through parity of import x exports PYG Paraguay's market potential for the regional automotive supplier industry_FINAL_mit Ansprechpartnern inkl IHK.pptx 9 The stable macroeconomic conditions are the result of low debt rates and moderate inflation in past years Economic stability of selected LatAm countries Government debt [% of GDP, 2014] Inflation of consumer prices [%, 2004-2014 p.a.] Rank 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 Chile Paraguay Peru Venezuela Guatemala Bolivia Ecuador Mexico Haiti D. Republic Uruguay Colombia Costa Rica Panama Argentina El Salvador Honduras Brazil 11 15.1% 16.6% 17.9% 21.3% 24.4% 26.2% 27.8% 32.0% 32.1% 37.0% 37.4% 38.7% 38.8% 38.9% 43.0% 44.2% 45.0% Source: ECLAC; Oxford Economics; Roland Berger Argentina 10 9 Uruguay 8 7 6 Brazil 5 Paraguay 4 3 2 1 0 2004 2006 2008 2010 2012 2014 58.9% Paraguay's market potential for the regional automotive supplier industry_FINAL_mit Ansprechpartnern inkl IHK.pptx 10 Paraguay is high on the economic climate index among all LatAm countries – But it is heavily dependent on neighboring countries Economic climate index (ICE) [index points, July 2015] Venezuela 20 Colombia Remarks 107 Germany Ecuador 60 133 Brazil Peru 48 119 Paraguay 99 Chile 68 Argentina 66 Uruguay 93 > Only Peru and Colombia show a higher index score than Paraguay since they are recovering slightly from the commodity crisis – Peru stood at 100 points in April, Colombia at only 87 > Paraguay is currently negatively influenced by the crisis in Brazil – Index dropped in August from 127 to 99 points > ICE index is calculated by FGV São Paulo University and the IFO on a quarterly basis for LatAm Last available report for LatAm dated July 15 – Next update mid/end of October Source: FGV/ IFO; Roland Berger Paraguay's market potential for the regional automotive supplier industry_FINAL_mit Ansprechpartnern inkl IHK.pptx 11 Paraguay provides a stable political and economic environment for investors as well as good access to the entire Mercosur market Intermediate summary Paraguay is strategically located in the heart of South America, close to key consumption and production markets, a good trade hub for both Argentinean and Brazilian OEM clusters Paraguay is one of the few countries in LatAm that has a stable political environment that is liberal and market oriented Paraguay provides a stable economic environment with low debt rates and moderate inflation in past years – Furthermore, positive GDP development is expected for the future However, Paraguay is heavily dependent on the economic development of neighboring countries such as Brazil or Argentina – Since there are no OEMs in the country, there is hardly any domestic market for auto parts Source: Roland Berger Paraguay's market potential for the regional automotive supplier industry_FINAL_mit Ansprechpartnern inkl IHK.pptx 12 B. Strategic considerations: Is the environment favorable to foreign investment? Paraguay's market potential for the regional automotive supplier industry_FINAL_mit Ansprechpartnern inkl IHK.pptx 13 For companies interested in investing in Paraguay there are 5 key questions to be answered Criteria for investment 1 2 3 4 5 Source: xxx Does Paraguay offer an attractive BUSINESS CLIMATE? Is the INFRASTRUCTURE sufficient for our production needs? Is there an educated WORKFORCE available at reasonable cost? Is the REGULATORY and TAX ENVIRONMENT favorable? Is inbound and outbound LOGISTICS feasible for us? Paraguay's market potential for the regional automotive supplier industry_FINAL_mit Ansprechpartnern inkl IHK.pptx 14 1 Business climate Independent indices show that Paraguay is ranked among the top countries for starting and running a business in LatAm Global ranking 2015 [index points, rank] – Ease of… …starting a business …dealing with construction permits 171 167 165 146 126 114 84 60 59 78 81 85 86 90 63 73 90 65 Brazil 181 43 Ecuador Argentina Paraguay Germany Peru Colombia Uruguay Chile 174 48 Argentina Brazil 162 56 129 62 61 59 43 8 65 76 76 77 79 87 Uruguay Bolivia Chile Colombia Ecuador Paraguay Germany …enforcing contracts …registering property 146 138 130 119 89 80 60 45 42 55 68 70 75 79 59 61 79 56 Uruguay Brazil 168 38 Bolivia Argentina Germany Ecuador Paraguay Chile Colombia 118 111 106 90 88 64 63 54 55 57 58 58 64 64 Colombia Brazil Bolivia Uruguay Paraguay Ecuador 13 77 Chile Argentina Germany xx Rank Source: doingbusiness.com; Roland Berger Paraguay's market potential for the regional automotive supplier industry_FINAL_mit Ansprechpartnern inkl IHK.pptx 15 2 Infrastructure Especially the two metropolitan regions, Asunción and Ciudad del Este, have high standards of infrastructure Infrastructure and degree of development of selected states Most relevant states Alto Paraguay Central & Asunción is the industrial heart of 1 Paraguay, the department is home to most of the international companies operating in Paraguay Boquerón Concepción Caaguazú is a transition state between the two 2 economic centers of Paraguay – Central and Alto Paraná Amambay Presidente Hayes San Pedro Roland Berger industrial aptitude index Very developed Developed Cordillera Asunción Central 1 Caaguazú 2 Paraguarí Guairá Ciudad del Este 3 Caazapá Acceptable Unsatisfactory Canindeyú Ñeembucú Itapúa Misiones 4 Insufficient Alto Paraná Alto Paraná (Ciudad del Este) is strategically 3 well located for Brazil. Most land-based exports pass through the department and manufacturing industries incl. automotive suppliers are growing Itapúa is an important entry port for exchange 4 with Argentina – the department sustains itself from trading and services Index based on GDP, total population, population density and basic infrastructure (public facilities and services, utilities and transportation) Source: MIC; REDIEX; Roland Berger Paraguay's market potential for the regional automotive supplier industry_FINAL_mit Ansprechpartnern inkl IHK.pptx 16 3 Workforce The Paraguayan workforce is young and willing to work – More than 1/3 of the population is between 15 and 24 years old Workforce1) by department, 2013 ['000, HC] Unemployment rate [%] 5.0 5.3 6.0 6.7 3.7 2.6 4.4 4.7 Paraguay's population by age group [%; 2012] 55 to 64 3,275 254 45 to 54 1,094 167 1) Economically active population Source: DGEEC; Tusalario.org; Roland Berger 6% 5% 9% 33% 0 to 14 35 to 44 11% 394 TOTAL Asunción Central Alto Paraná Over 64 228 297 San Caaguazú Itapúa Pedro 16% 842 Other 25 to 34 20% 15 to 24 Total pop.: 6,672 m Potential economically active population Paraguay's market potential for the regional automotive supplier industry_FINAL_mit Ansprechpartnern inkl IHK.pptx 17 3 Workforce Paraguay offers very competitive labor costs – Many people with jobs in the informal sector even work for less than minimum wage Labor cost comparison Total labor costs, 2014 [USD] – Based on minimum wage (automotive) Weekly shift [h] 48 48 Labor specifics – Paraguay > Workforce is motivated to work in industry even for minimum wage 44 1,408 1,035 711 (102%) 426 (70%) Social contributions2) Minimum wage 110% 494 99 (25%) 395 Paraguay 697 609 > Unionization rate is very low, especially compared to automotive clusters in Argentina and Brazil +185% > Labor law very "flexible", e.g. layoffs can be made easily with limited severance payments > Usually high workforce stability due to formal jobs even at minimum wage: – Stable income prospects of at least the minimum wage Argentina Brazil1) – Legal registration of employment contract 1) Minimum wage for automotive supplier in Sao Paulo; 2) Include welfare/union taxes, benefits (13th salary) and layoff expenses Exchange rates: PYG/USD 4,500; BRL/USD 2.15; ARS/USD 8.5 Source: FIESP; Ley 213; Codigo del Trabajo; Roland Berger Paraguay's market potential for the regional automotive supplier industry_FINAL_mit Ansprechpartnern inkl IHK.pptx 18 4 Regulatory and tax environment Union influence in Paraguay is very limited, especially compared to neighboring countries like Argentina and Brazil International and local judgment of union impact in Paraguay Flexibility of wage determination1) [2012] Quotes Chile 5.5 Colombia 5.2 Paraguay 5.1 Ecuador 4.3 Brazil 4.3 Bolivia 4.2 Venezuela Uruguay Private investor "I always pay attention to the needs of my employees – compared to other Paraguayan companies they receive fair salary and working conditions, thus I've managed to keep unions out of my companies" Entrepreneur in cement & meat processing "…The third general strike in Paraguay's history took place on March 26th and passed off peacefully.…The 24-hour strike was a low-key affair…" 3.7 Argentina "Unions are basically non-existent, especially under Cartes they lost even more power" The Economist 2.7 "Union activities are the same all over Paraguay – on a very low level" German entrepreneur 2.3 > Unions have limited impact in Paraguay compared to other Latin American countries > Entrepreneurs and officials also confirm the limited power of unions > In addition, there are no differences between the departments – Union activities are at a low level all over the country 1) Scale of 1 (centralized bargaining process) to 7 (up to each company individually) Source: World Economic Forum, Interviews; Roland Berger Paraguay's market potential for the regional automotive supplier industry_FINAL_mit Ansprechpartnern inkl IHK.pptx 19 4 Regulatory and tax environment For companies producing in Paraguay and then exporting, Paraguay has an attractive "tributo único" of 1% with its Maquila program Overview of the Maquila program – Benefits Value added in Paraguay 1% tax: "tributo único" Invoice 1% tax: "tributo único" Calculation scheme for "tributo único" Parent company > Raw material > Capital goods > Logistics 3rd party Case I Case II "Maquiladora" > > > > > Parent company sends raw materials and receives the goods produced in Paraguay > 1% "tributo único" applies to the value added in Paraguay Case II Export Import Paraguay Foreign country Case I Labor cost Depreciation Local raw material Services > Maquiladora receives raw materials from 3rd parties outside Paraguay and sells directly to clients outside Paraguay > 1% "tributo único" applies to the total invoiced to 3rd parties Sub-maquiladoras Source: CNIME; Roland Berger Paraguay's market potential for the regional automotive supplier industry_FINAL_mit Ansprechpartnern inkl IHK.pptx 20 5 Logistics Just-in-time delivery to key LatAm automotive OEM clusters is feasible – Delivery times range from 1 to 3 days Map of logistics connectivity Brazil São Paulo – 1,069 km Brazil Curitiba – 646 km Rio Grande do Sul – 1088 km Asunción Ciudad del Este Argentina Argentina Buenos Aires – 1,256 km Encarnación Legend Waterways National highways Railroads Airports Ports (freshwater) Medium/large city1) Free trade zones Industrial zones Remarks > OEMs operate a just-in-time system > Therefore, outbound logistics is crucial > Delivery times range from 1 to 3 days, the bottleneck being the border crossing at Ciudad del Este > Brazil offers the "Linha Azul" regime, which grants faster customs dispatch for registered companies with good control of tributary processes in foreign trade Córdoba – 1,200 km 1) More than 150/300 thousand inhabitants; LV: Light vehicles CV: Commercial vehicles Source: Paraguay Logistico; DINATRAN; Anuario de estadísticas y censo Paraguay's market potential for the regional automotive supplier industry_FINAL_mit Ansprechpartnern inkl IHK.pptx 21 In general, Paraguay provides favorable conditions for investments – A specific investment decision requires case-by-case evaluation Summary of key decision factors 1 2 3 4 5 Does Paraguay offer an attractive BUSINESS CLIMATE? The business climate is favorable and many companies are already present – However, inefficiencies and transparency are still behind European level Is the INFRASTRUCTURE sufficient for our production needs? In the two metropolitan areas, Asunción and Ciudad del Este, the infrastructure is sufficient Is there an educated WORKFORCE available at reasonable cost? Labor costs are very attractive and the two metropolitan areas boast a young and willing potential labor force – Level of education to be checked case by case Is the REGULATORY and TAX ENVIRONMENT favorable? Both regulatory and tax legislation are very investor friendly – The Maquila program offers attractive tax scheme for exporters Is inbound and outbound LOGISTICS feasible for us? Key automotive clusters in Brazil and Argentina can be reached by just-in-time delivery from Asunción and Ciudad del Este – Higher cost to be checked case by case ✓ Favorable Source: Roland Berger ✓ (✓) ! ✓ ! ! Take specifics into consideration Paraguay's market potential for the regional automotive supplier industry_FINAL_mit Ansprechpartnern inkl IHK.pptx 22 C. Relevance for suppliers: For which suppliers might Paraguay be a hidden champion for LatAm production? Paraguay's market potential for the regional automotive supplier industry_FINAL_mit Ansprechpartnern inkl IHK.pptx 23 Companies from various sectors have entered Paraguay to produce and export to Mercosur markets Examples of companies with installed facilities in Paraguay Clothing Agro products Industry Automotive Others Nañereta Investors' comments PROS CONS "Thanks to reduced production costs, we can afford to compete with Asian rivals; the margin and added value of our product is low and we must try to reach their price" Luiz Saldanha (SR Productos) "Production in Paraguay is on average 30% cheaper than in Brazil" "It's not as easy as doing business in Brazil, though; if you do not have enough prior information you risk falling into bribery, which is still very ingrained in the culture" Juliano Trombeta (BIOSANI) Roberto Kaefer (Globo Aves) Source: Press clippings; Roland Berger Paraguay's market potential for the regional automotive supplier industry_FINAL_mit Ansprechpartnern inkl IHK.pptx 24 As a production location in Mercosur, Paraguay should be considered if production is labor intensive and long distance logistics feasible Key influencing factors Labor intensity High labor intensity with comparatively low requirements regarding education and experience Logistic dependency Modest size and weight of products and sufficient lead time to enable >1000 km transportation to clients Infrastructure dependency Modest dependency on electric infrastructure since stability given in metropolitan areas, though blackouts can occur Tax relevance Opportunity to make use of tax incentives, e.g. high value added, internal supplier relations Source: Roland Berger low high low high low high low high Paraguay's market potential for the regional automotive supplier industry_FINAL_mit Ansprechpartnern inkl IHK.pptx 25 Before investing in Paraguay, it's especially important to consider the externally induced risks carefully, e.g. developments in Brazil Opportunities & risks for automotive suppliers investing in Paraguay Opportunities Risks > Low labor costs – Labor costs incl. tax & social mark-up very attractive > Attractive tax regime – Low overall taxation for companies > Investor-friendly government – Stable environment compared to other LatAm countries > Low level of unionization – Especially compared to Brazil and Argentina, there is limited union influence and activity in Paraguay > Mercosur content – Value added in Paraguay counts as Mercosur local content >… Source: Roland Berger > No access to InovarAuto – Production in Paraguay does not qualify for the Brazilian incentive program InovarAuto > Dependency on consumption in Brazil & Argentina – No own OEMs, all products have to be exported, thus heavily dependent on Brazil and Argentina > Limited experience with high-tech products – Lack of highly qualified workforce, especially with regard to more complex products > Hardly any local supply base – Basically all inputs have to be imported, there is hardly any local production > Limited quality of infrastructure – Reliability of utility services is acceptable but needs checking case by case > Limited attractiveness for expatriates – In comparison to other LatAm countries, living conditions are less attractive, so good salary packages have to be offered accordingly >… Paraguay's market potential for the regional automotive supplier industry_FINAL_mit Ansprechpartnern inkl IHK.pptx 26 Companies considering an investment in Paraguay should not neglect four key success factors Recommendations Consider overall Mercosur market development – Key consumer markets for automotive products are in Brazil and Argentina, with both countries facing recession ✓ Be clear on target clients – Frozen zone and supply chain configuration should be aligned with target clients: most OEMs accept the additional complexity in exchange for more attractive prices ✓ Conduct a structured location search project – The location within both Mercosur and Paraguay must be selected carefully Involve local experts at an early stage – Local specifics that might influence a decision can change quickly; thus companies should involve independent partners able to provide objective assessment Source: Roland Berger ✓ ✓ Paraguay's market potential for the regional automotive supplier industry_FINAL_mit Ansprechpartnern inkl IHK.pptx 27 The metropolitan areas offer an attractive environment for laborintensive production – Maquila program offers attractive tax scheme Wrap-up 1. 2. 3. Economic and political stability 4. Investment decision requires case-by-case consideration The current government is stable and embodies liberal, investor-friendly policies Favorable environment Key advantages are low labor costs and a favorable tax regime, while logistics to key automotive clusters and infrastructure requirements have to be checked case by case Many companies already established Especially companies with a traditionally high share of manual production are already installed in Paraguay (e.g. clothing, wiring harness, etc.) Yes, Paraguay is a hidden champion for many types of production, but as always investments should be carefully considered and independent local experts involved in decision making Source: Roland Berger Paraguay's market potential for the regional automotive supplier industry_FINAL_mit Ansprechpartnern inkl IHK.pptx 28 For further questions please feel free to contact us! Your contacts Phone: Fax: E-mail: Source: Roland Berger Dr. John-Wesley Löwen Dr. Thomas Schlick Thomas Totzeck Managing Director Asunción, Paraguay Partner Frankfurt, Germany Project Manager São Paulo, Brazil German-Paraguayan Chamber of Industry and Commerce Roland Berger Automotive Competence Center Roland Berger Automotive Competence Center +595 21 615-848 +595 21 615-844 wloewen@ahkasu.com.py Phone: +49 69 29924 6202 Fax: +49 69 29924 6102 E-mail: thomas.schlick@rolandberger.com Phone: +55 11 3046 7111 Fax: +55 11 3046 7222 E-mail: thomas.totzeck@rolandberger.com Paraguay's market potential for the regional automotive supplier industry_FINAL_mit Ansprechpartnern inkl IHK.pptx 29