Through Export Promotion TEDA seeks to promote Tshwane companies that are export ready and companies that are already exporting to international markets.
Export Promotion Offerings
• Expose Tshwane companies to international trade and business opportunities by hosting inward trade mission and undertaking outbound trade business missions;
• Facilitate the participation of Tshwane companies with other key stakeholders;
• Facilitate the participation of Tshwane companies to Department of Trade and Industry National Pavilions & International Trade Initiatives;
• Initiate and participate in international exhibitions;
• Host country market information & opportunities seminars;
• Market Tshwane as a trading partner;
• Market Tshwane produced products through brochures, exhibitions, trade shows, TEDA website and other marketing platforms;
• Promote and profile Tshwane companies through TEDA’s marketing brochures;
• Provide trade leads;
Market intelligence
Research and in-market assistance offerings to provide further information to businesses on specific markets or trade leads enquiries including the following;
• Provide market research and intelligence;
• Coordinating visits to international markets;
• Facilitate market entry;
• Facilitate match-making between exporter and importer;
• Facilitate assessment of prospective deals;
• Referrals to relevant partners/service providers;
• Facilitate the provision of post market information;
• Facilitation of authentication and vetting of potential business partners.
Key trade sectors
TEDA primary sectors focus includes, but not limited to, the following sectors, namely;
• Automotive and components;
• Agriculture and agro-processing;
• Advanced manufacturing;
• Aerospace and aviation sector;
• Global Business Services (formerly BPO).
Useful information for exporters
• Export and Import certificate can be obtained at SARS
• Tax clearance certificate is critical to benefit from export incentives
• Do your homework before agreeing to the export order
• Ensure that when export you use correct HS codes ( internet link to HS codes)