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🍫 𝗗𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗖𝗼𝗰𝗼𝗮 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴: 𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗔𝗿𝗲 𝗜𝘃𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗖𝗼𝗮𝘀𝘁'𝘀 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀? Ousmane Attai Ouedraogo examines the dominance of multinationals in Ivory Coast’s cocoa market and the challenges faced by local exporters in gaining a foothold. 🔍 𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀: 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁 𝗗𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲: Multinational companies dominate the market, with no national exporters making it into the Top 10 buyers. 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀: Limited financial support and resources leave local firms struggling to compete. National exporting companies handle low volumes and wield limited influence in the market. 𝗚𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗘𝗳𝗳𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘀: Despite initiatives to promote local exporters, significant barriers remain, underlining the need for structural reforms to level the playing field. 👉 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝘂𝗹𝗹 𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗹𝗲: https://lnkd.in/dEGmPyuw 💬 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗽𝘀 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗯𝗲 𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝗲𝗺𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿 𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗳𝗶𝗿𝗺𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗜𝘃𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗖𝗼𝗮𝘀𝘁’𝘀 𝗰𝗼𝗰𝗼𝗮 𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁? Let’s discuss! 🤔 𝗡𝗼𝘁 𝗮 𝗠𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝘆𝗲𝘁? Stay updated with the latest insights from EklipX Research. 👀 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗘 𝘁𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆👉 https://lnkd.in/ekJZj7nV #CocoaMarkets #IvoryCoast #LocalExporters #EconomicPolicy #EklipXResearch

The Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) and UK’s MOBILIST programme launched a new partnership during a visit by His Majesty’s Trade Commissioner for Africa, John Humphrey. The partnership, part of the UK-Kenya Strategic Partnership, aims to drive long-term investments. Flamingo Flowers, one of Kenya’s largest exporters, is already benefiting from the UK's suspension of the 8% export tariff on cut flowers. For more info, see the link in the comments. #Trade #GlobalTrade #Customs #TradeUpdates #CustomsNews #UKTrade #SupplyChain #Logistics

Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) is a free trade agreement that aims to boost intra-African trade and Africa's global trading position which established on March 21, 2018 DEC 27, the 5th Awareness creation on coffee export and trade integration, is launched at Jimma, Ethiopia facilitated by #Europea_Union, aiming to connect coffee farmers, exporters, Private exporters, and coffer producers to the international market. #I discussed with stakeholders on CBE products positioning to coffee businesses credit like #export_credit, and #Pre_Shipment_export_credit_facilities with Domestic coffee producers, exporters, and unions on behalf of #Commercial_Bank_ethiopia

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One of the most significant advantages of listing through Dastgyr is the substantial boost in visibility it offers to sellers. By leveraging advanced technology, Dastgyr breaks down traditional barriers, allowing sellers to access a vastly larger customer base that would be difficult to reach through manual order booking or counter sales.

Who said trading should be difficult and boring? Introducing Afroproducts – Where African Trade Meets Innovation! 🌍✨ Tired of complicated cross border trade? Meet your new favorite marketplace! Whether you’re selling morula oil from Botswana, shea butter from Ghana or buying tea from Kenya, we’ve got you covered – with just a few clicks! 🚀 Calling all African exporters! ✨ Sign up in minutes 📸 Showcase your products 💰 Set your prices 🌍 Reach global buyers Hey importers, finding quality African products has never been easier! 🔍 Browse verified suppliers 🛒 Order with confidence 🚚 Choose your delivery 💳 Pay in your local currency Your next big opportunity awaits! Experience Afroproduct’s Best Features: ✔️ Verified businesses ✔️ Secure payments ✔️ Simple logistics ✔️ Real-time pricing Join Afroproducts today and be part of Africa’s trading revolution! 🌍💼 #AFcFTA #MSMEs #Africa #Trade #Digitilization #Marketplace

🌍✨ Countdown to the Africa Trade Development Forum #ATDF2024! ✨ We are just two days away from the highly anticipated Africa Trade Development Forum (#ATDF2024) happening on 2-3 December in Kigali, Rwanda. This event will bring together innovators, thought leaders, digital tech enthusiasts, policymakers to discuss how digitalisation can transform some of Africa’s most important sectors, such as agriculture, driving inclusive economic growth that leaves no one behind. Innovations such as the automation of the Mombasa Tea Auction have, for instance, already made significant impact—reducing trading times and costs, enhancing farmers' revenues, and delivering this beloved beverage to consumers' tea cups much faster. It is time we fully exploit the potential of digital trade to take our crops from farm to fork in the global market more quickly, efficiently, and cost-effectively. Join us, as we dive into the transformative conversations, brainstorm on groundbreaking solutions and share ideas that will shape the future of Africa's trade landscape. Attendance is by invitation or accreditation here: https://lnkd.in/d7R3Ay5S https://lnkd.in/dBSif729 #OneAfricaOneMarket #DigitalTrust #TrustInTrade #Ecommerce #NewFundingModels #TheFutureforPolicy #DigitalTrust #DrivingInclusion #Sustainability #DigitalAfrica Ann Shiro M. Dave Beer Anthe Vrijlandt Allen Sophia Asiimwe Erick Sirali Ministry of Trade and Industry RWANDA Rwanda Institute for Conservation Agriculture Rwanda Convention Bureau - RCB Global Affairs Canada | Affaires mondiales Canada Hellen Oriaro Trade Catalyst Africa African Union The New Times (Rwanda) Aby Agina Prudence SEBAHIZI David Butera Njoki Mungai Josepha Ndamira Joanita Nakimuli Office of the Prime Minister, Republic of Rwanda Kennedy Waituika, CFE,CPA, CIA Benedict Musengele Rosine Uwamariya Anataria Uwamariya Sylviah Luseno - MCIPR, MPRSK, PRSK Warrior Awardee

We look forward to supporting Global Trade Review’s annual GTR East Africa conference. Returning to #Nairobi, Kenya on May 21-22, the event will once again deliver a highly anticipated opportunity to connect with the key players and companies across East Africa’s trade and export finance community. Offering critical market insight and enjoying the support of leading trade institutions, delegates will gain unrivalled perspective through an extensive programme of over 50 expert speakers, while the exhibition hall will provide an invaluable opportunity to network and connect with over 300 industry leaders, peers and potential clients. As a supporting partner of the event, we have secured free corporate rate tickets for our network - Available for non-financial corporate companies who are #exporters, #importers, #manufacturers, #distributors, #traders and producers of physical goods only, and available for new registration only. All others can receive a 10% early booking discount until April 19.    Register your interest and confirm your eligibility to receive exclusive discounts and promotional offers available at https://lnkd.in/d5-e4v2V      This event is unmissable for anyone seeking expert insight and opportunities for networking, engagement, and knowledge sharing. Visit gtreview.com/gtreastafrica or contact bookings@gtreview.com for the agenda, speaker line-up and to secure your place. #GTREastAfrica Global Trade Review (GTR) African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) Trade and Development Bank Group - TDB Group

Pakistan and Malaysia have made a significant advancement in strengthening their bilateral trade relations by signing four important Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs). The signing ceremony, overseen by Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan in Islamabad, marks a pivotal moment in economic cooperation. Among the agreements, Fauji Meat Limited and NSK established a Letter of Intent (LOI) for a profit-sharing partnership to enhance Pakistan’s meat exports. Additionally, Gobi VC Investment Fund committed $300,000 to Qistbazar and plans to create a $50 million fund for Pakistani startups. Another MoU saw SNA Equity invest $5 million in Gamalux Pakistan, targeting a total of $15 million by 2026. The Business Councils of both nations also signed an MoU to boost halal trade. #PakistanMalaysia #BilateralTrade #EconomicCooperation #InvestmentOpportunities

Equitane is proud to announce the launch of The African Trade & Distribution Company (ATDC). Currently, intra-African trade accounts for just 15% of the continent's total trade. ATDC will help to generate local employment and develop competitive industrial sectors. Equitane has partnered with African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), ARISE IIP and the Secretariat of the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat) to launch ATDC. Funded to the tune of USD 1 billion by African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), this initiative aims to capitalize on the opportunities offered by the AfCFTA by enabling small farmers and small and medium-sized enterprises to actively participate in regional and global trade markets. ATDC will distribute processed goods and raw materials from our industrial zones before being shipped to their final markets within AfCFTA, and onto the global market. #africatrade #globaltrade #africajobs #opportunity #tradefinance #sustainability #intrafricatrade