Economic Overview
- Economy is largely under state control.
- Service sector accounts to major share in GDP.
- Leading producer of raw materials.
- Tourism sector has emerged as the leading sector of cuban
economy.
International Trade
Major Export Items
Chemicals, Coffee, Copper, Fish, Fruit and Vegetables, Nickel, Sugar,
Tobacco
Main Destinations of Exports
Netherlands, Canada , China, Spain
Major Import Items
Petroleum, Food, Machinery and Equipment, Chemicals
Main Origins of Imports
Venezuela, China, Spain, Germany, Canada, Italy, USA, Brazil
Contacts of Trade
Ministries/ Associations
| Chamber of Commerce of the Repzblica of Cuba |
Center for Export Promotion of Cuba |
Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology |
Calle 21, No.. 661, esq. A.
Vedado
Paragraph 370 10400 Havana, Cuba
Tel.: +(53)-(7)-551321
Fax: +(53)-(7)-333042
E-mail: public@camara.com.cu
|
Infanta. 16 esq. 16 esq. a
23, 2do piso, Vedado, Municipio Plaza, Ciudad de la Habana, Vedado,
Town Plaza,
Havana, Cuba
Tel.: +(53)-(7)-8380428/8380425/8380460
Fax: +(53)-(7)-8332220
|
Ave. 31 e/ 158 y 190, Rpto.
Cubanacán, Beach,Havana
Cuba
Tel.: +(53)-(7)-2718008
Fax: +(53)-(7)-2736008
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Business Visa Rules
- Valid passport with 6 months validity remaining.
- 2 completed visa application form along with 2 passport size
photographs.
- Photocopy of return ticket or ticket iterniary.
- Detailed information about business contacts in cuba.
- Letter of invitation from cuban organization or company.
Business Hours
Offices: Monday to Friday 09:00- 17:00
Banks: Monday to Friday from 09:00- 13:00
Public Holidays
| Festival |
Date |
| Triumph of the Revolution |
January 01 |
| Labour Day |
May 01 |
| Day before the Commemoration of
the Assault of the Moncada garrison |
July 25 |
| Day of the National
Rebelliousness |
July 26 |
| Day after the Commemoration of
the Assault of the Moncada garrison |
July 27 |
| Independence Day |
October 10 |
| Christmas |
December 25 |
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