Dr. Herbert PreclikCommercial Counsellor for Serbia,
Macedonia and Montenegro
Success Stories of Austrian Multinational Companies in Serbia, Macedonia and Montenegro
Serbia 10 Mio. Inh.
88.361 km2
Ø ~ 250 €/M
Macedonia 2,06 Mio. Inh.
25.333 km2
Ø ~ 221 €/M
Montenegro 0,63 Mio. Inh.
13.812 km2
Ø ~ 300 €/M
Facts & FiguresBusiness LocationOpportunities & Potentials
Agenda
GDP Growth - Serbia
5,2 5,14,5
2,4
9,3
6,3 6,7
0
2
4
6
8
10
2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006
GDP Growth %Source: NBS
GDP Growth - Mazedonien
4,6
-4,5
0,9
2,8
4,13,6 4
-6
-4
-2
0
2
4
6
2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006
GDP Growth %Source: WIIW
GDP Growth - Montenegro
2,2
3,1
1,72,3
3,74,2
5
0
2
4
6
2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006
GDP Growth %Source: WIIW
Inflation - Serbia
45,5
111,9
40,7
14,87,8
13,7 17,79,1
0
20
40
60
80
100
120
1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006
Inflation %Source: NBS
Inflation - Macedonia
5,8
1,81,2
0,9
2,1
1
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
2000 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006
Inflation %Source: WIIW
Inflation - Montenegro
24,8
28
16
6,7
2,4 1,8 30
10
20
30
2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006
Inflation %Source: WIIW
Unemployment - Serbia
13,3 12,1 12,2 13,3 14,618,5
20,8
0
10
20
30
40
1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005
Unemployment Rate %Source: NBS
Unemployment - Macedonia
32,3 31,9
36,7 37,2 36,5 36,5
20
30
40
50
2000 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006
Unemployment Rate %Source: WIIW
Unemployment Rate - Montenegro
20,7 22
27,7 28 28
0
10
20
30
40
2002 2003 2004 2005 2006
Unemployment Rate %Source: WIIW
Current Account - Serbia
0
5
10
15
2004 2005 2006
Bil.
US$
Imports Exports Remittance FDI
Source: WIIW, Worldbank, SIEPA
Current Account - Macedonia
0
1
2
3
4
2003 2004 2005
Bil.
EUR
Imports Exports Remittance FDI
Source: WIIW
Current Account - Montenegro
0
0,5
1
1,5
2004 2005 2006
Bil.
EUR
Imports Exports Remittance FDI
Source: WIIW
0
200
400
600
PortugalFinland
Macedonia SCGBulgaria
Mio
. Eu
ro
2003 2004 2005 2006
Austrian Exports
Source: Export Data Base
Automotive Components - Costs
10092
83
61 58 58
44
0
20
40
60
80
100
120
HungaryCroatia
Czech Rep BiH
Macedonia
Slowakia SCG
Inde
x Po
ints
includes labor costs, property costs & utility
costs
Source: MIGA
Food Processing - Costs
101
85
63 5953 51
35
0
20
40
60
80
100
120
Croatia
Czech Rep BiHSlowakia SCG
Macedonia
Albania
Inde
x Po
ints
Source: MIGA
includes labor costs, property costs & utility
costs
Average Labor Costs - Manufacture
0
5000
10000
15000
20000
BiHKroatie
nSlowake
i
Mazedonien SCG
Albanien
Technical Skilled Unskilled
Annual cost to employer, includes
gross salary & Social Security, €
Source: MIGA
Income/Wage Tax
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
Serbia Montenegro Macedonia Hungary Croatia
Income Tax Wage Tax
Source: SIEPA, MACInvest, MIPA
Starting a Business
12 1015
510
49
15
24
11
1813,4
6 6,6 5,3 7,4
0
10
20
30
40
50
CroatiaSerbia
MontenegroRumania
Macedonia
Procedures Duration Cost %Source: World Bank
Investment Climate - Serbia
Investments despite political development booming (Hemopharm, Telenor)
Finalization of SAA with European Union crucial
Political struggle (Constitution, Kosovo Status)
Investment Climate - Macedonia
Little Interest /Little InvestmentSteady & Sustainable growthPolitical Stability & Reforms
Investment Climate - Montenegro
Conclusion of SAA with European Union very important
Political Stability after ElectionsMotivation after Independence
Austrian Success Story
BanksInsuranceLeasingConstructionPorsche, OMV, Henkel, ATB
Austrian Success Story – Banks
Total Assets (06/2006) in Mio.
Euro
Source: NBS
Austrian Success Story – Banks
Deposits & Borrowings (06/2006)
in Mio. Euro
Source: NBS
Trust & Sympathy
Austria`s Advantage
Acceptance of Austrian BrandsAustrian QualityMentality and UnderstandingCommon History
Opportunities - Infrastructure
Corridor VII &
X
Opportunities
Environmental TechnologyManufacturingFood Processing
Austrian Support
BanksAttorneysInsurance CompaniesTax ConsultantsAustrian Embassy Belgrade –
Commercial Section Offices in Podgorica, Pristina & Skopje
Service for Austrian Companies
Market EntryMarket SupportInvestment Consulting
Austrian Embassy Belgrade – Commercial Section
Email. [email protected]. www.austriantrade.org
Regional Offices
Podgorica, Pristina & Skopje.
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