Economy
Jalisco has been characterized by its important commercial growth. This activity has mainly focused on the purchase and sale of the following products: food and beverages, textiles, electronic appliances, tobacco, cosmetics, sport articles, construction materials and others.
The growth of the State´s commercial sector accounts for a large percentage of the Total National Income, only exceeded by the Federal District and the State of Mexico. Guadalajara is known for the facilities it offers for the organization of seminars, conventions, expositions and other similar events. An example is Expo-Guadalajara, a large-scale convention center situated amid luxurious hotels that cater to the convention-goers' needs.
Foreign CommerceIn the past several years, foreign commerce in Jalisco has grown considerably, due to innovations in business practices which have resulted in the high standards of quality required by the international market.
The State has achieved a major importance in exporting not only in volume but for the diversity of its products. Some of these are: food and beverages, toys, textiles, tequila, auto-parts, agricultural products, photographic equipment, electronic appliances, footwear and leather products, iron and steel products among others.
Foreign commerce in the State of Jalisco during the last years is as follows:
Year Exportations of billion dollars 1995 3.92 MMD 1996 5.05 MMD 1997 6.51 MMD 1998 7.76 MMD 1999 12.27 MMD 2000 14.7 MMD 2001 15.6 MMD 2002 16.2 MMD 2003 14.3 MMD