Export Awareness Seminar set for ZITF 2014 Page 1
Luanda International Trade Fair (FILDA) Preparations Gain Momentum Page 3
World Bank Bemoans High Trade Costs in Zimbabwe Page 3
MARCH 2014
ZimTrade to release Local Export Manufacturing Capacity Survey Results ZimTrade will be releasing results of the Local Export Manufacturing Capacity Survey on Friday 4 April 2014, at the Meikles Hotel. SEE PAGE 2
Product Certification is ZimTrade @ 2014 ZITF Awareness Seminar Set for Key to Export Market Export ZITF Access
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recent ZimTrade survey of the Zimbabwe Manufacturing Sector reveals that only 42% of product from the sector were certified. This level of non-certification is very worrisome to ZimTrade as this has a bearing on the competitiveness of the country’s products and hence market access. Today market access/export success is linked to producing and delivering quality goods and services and meeting global market standards. The link between quality and standards on one hand and market access/export success on the other cannot be overemphasized. Without quality a producer cannot succeed in the global markets. Having one’s products/service certified by an accredited organisation is a seal of approval that the product/service attributes and/or the production/delivery processes meet the standards that are set or demanded by the market and enhances the product’s acceptability by the consumers/users.
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ZimTrade will host a half day export awareness Seminar at the forthcoming ZITF. The Seminar will be held at the ZITF Seminar rooms at the VIP Lounge from 7:45 am to 12 pm on the 23rd of April 2014. The discussions will focus on the dissemination of trade opportunities that are available in the region for Zimbabwean Enterprises, and strategic recommendation that can be used to leverage on these opportunities for enhanced competitiveness. There will also be a presentation on the COMESA Rules of Origin (ROO) to enlighten companies on how to utilise the Trade Protocol for business viability and sustainability.
Six companies set to participate under ZimTrade ZimTrade would like to express its readiness for the forthcoming Zimbabwe International Trade Fair to be held from 22-26 April in Bulawayo. The following six companies, drawn from the Clothing, Leather, Textile, Building and Construction as well as Arts and Crafts will be participating under ZimTrade. Company
Sector
Shoe Pack T/A Pathfinder
Leather
Cootehill Investments
Clothing
Lupane Women’s Centre
Arts & Crafts
Missing Link
Engineering
Linen for Africa
Textile
IN SPORT
Clothing
ZimTrade remains committed towards delivering its mandate, that is, trade development and promotion. We stand ready to service the needs of existing, new as well as emerging exporters. ZITF is an annual exhibition which offers exposure to both trade and public visitors, the multi-sectoral, multi-national expo provides the largest, most convenient trade hub in the region thus ZimTrade envisage its participants to derive some benefits from this event.
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February 2014
2014 ZimTrade ZimTrade to release Local Export Manufacturing Capacity Survey Results Activity Calendar
Capacity Building Programmes Export Marketing Training Programme Harare April 2014 Export Marketing Training Programme Bulawayo May 2014
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The Survey, conducted in collaboration with the Confederation of Zimbabwe Industries (CZI), in November 2013, was a baseline study to establish the local Manufacturing export capacity to enhance industry policy lobby initiatives.
The Survey has, therefore, provided an up to date information resource that will serve as a vital input towards enhancing the interface between government and the private sector during the mapping of sector-specific pro-export strategies.
In a statement, ZimTrade highlighted that the maiden national export capacity Survey of the Manufacturing Sector in Zimbabwe focused on gauging the readiness to export, the mapping of key operating constraints, identification of current and potential export products and services, as well as production capacities.
The launch is expected to chart the way forward on strengthening the country’s export capacity thus, ZimTrade is urging existing, potential and emerging exporters, Government as well as Industry lobby groups to attend this important Breakfast Session.
Product Certification is Key to Export Market Access It is therefore clear that non-certification can be a major factor in global market access; i.e. a technical barrier to trade. Zimbabwean manufacturers and producers should, therefore, seek to know, understand and comply with the standards and regulations that can help establish and improve the credibility of their products or services in targeted markets. Standards, include:
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• Sanitary and Phytosanitary standards • Quality testing • Compliance with packaging and labelling regulations • Fair trade registration/certification • ISO certification • Environmental compliance • Social/labour standards • Health and safety standards • Sustainable production and harvesting of natural resources
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The attainment of certification presents itself as one way to gain and maintain
market access as the product/service quality is not only understood and appreciated by the market but the customer is assured of obtaining the perceived value for money derived from acquisition of a certified product or service.
One of the four strategies of Zimbabwe’s economic blue print, ZimAsset, is the beneficiation and value-addition of our natural resources i.e. the production of manufactured products for both the domestic and external markets. The success of this strategy is, among others, very much dependent on compliance to standards and quality requirements as well as attaining certification by all players in the value chain. Zimbabwean producers are, therefore, urged not only to focus on increased production but to also adopt processes and systems that enhance the quality of the final product. As a country we should embrace and develop a culture of standards in order to achieve economic growth.
Export Marketing Training Programme Kwekwe June 2014
Exhibitions / Trade Fairs Zimbabwe International Trade Fair 22 – 26 April 2014 Source Africa – South Africa 18 - 20 June 2014 Kenya Solo Exhibition June 2014 Luanda Int. Trade Fair (FILDA) 15 - 20 July 2014
Market Researches Kenya April 2014 Limpopo Province, South Africa May 2014 Angola May 2014
Information Dissemination Seminars Harare April 2014 Bulawayo May 2014 Kwekwe June 2014
Trade missions Tete, Mozambique May 2014
ANNUAL EVENTS Annual General Meeting 19 June 2014 Exporters’ Conference and Awards 19 June 2014
Newsletter February 2014
Luanda International Trade Fair (FILDA) Preparations gain Momentum
2013, companies expressed a desire to participate in this market through FILDA.
ZimTrade is coordinating the participation of local companies at the forthcoming Luanda International Trade Fair also known as FILDA to be held in Angola from 22 27 July this year. Companies interested to participate at the event are urged to register early, to enable appropriate planning by ZimTrade. During a briefing for potential participants hosted by ZimTrade on the 21st March
Market Potential for Angola Angola is a fast emerging economy in Africa with a GDP of US$130.4 billion and a growth rate of 8.4% in 2012. It is a member of the Southern Africa Development Community (SADC) with a population of 20.8 million and GDP per Capita of US$6 500, implying significant consumption capacity. This illustrates the business potential in Angola hence ZimTrade is urging local companies to explore the market. Last year, 1 000 exhibitors from 35 countries in Africa, the Americas, Europe and Asia participated at FILDA. Therefore, a total number of 60 000 visitors attended the show to update themselves on innovations and trends in their businesses.
World Bank Bemoans the Negative Effects of High Trade Costs on Zimbabwe’s Export Competitiveness A recent Study by the World Bank whose findings were released at a Stakeholders Workshop in Harare on the 5th of March 2014, has bemoaned the negative effects of high trade costs on the country’s trade competitiveness. The Study entitled, “Creating incentives for new dynamism in Zimbabwe’s Merchandise Exports: The Role of Trade and Industrial Policies” was coordinated by the World Bank Country Office in Harare and done by a pool of local and International Experts. Although it acknowledges other factors such as macroeconomic and financial sector related challenges, failure to address the high trade costs could greatly compromise any meaningful investment in the manufacturing sector. The sector has been struggling on account of a depressed domestic market and liquidity challenges that have seen capacity slowing down to 39.7% in 2013 from 55% in 2012. The high trade costs in Zimbabwe include; the costs of export documentation, the difficulty of obtaining permits and licenses, transport delays at the border posts which lead to unpredictable delivery times as well
as the need for informal payments along certain routes. In 2012, it was estimated that the total costs of trade documents in Zimbabwe was US$105 which went down to about US$80 after ZimTrade started selling the Certificates of Origin at US$1 for the SADC, COMESA, EUR.1 forms compared to US$20 that companies were paying to other agencies. This is very high compared to South Africa where these export facilitation documents are available freely, whilst in the case of Zambia and Malawi, these cost US$12 and US$62 respectively. Duty on raw materials remains one of the major cost drivers for Zimbabwean manufacturers and industry lobby initiatives have focused on the elimination of these tariffs to ensure export competitiveness. Though the 2014 National Budget made a bold attempt to address this, most of the concessions afforded industry were inclined towards providing some measure of protection to level the domestic playing field. Basing on the World Bank findings, the need to rationalise export documentation cannot be overemphasized. There is also
Highlights about FILDA
FILDA is one of the leading events of dedicated information about consumers’ goods industry. This year’s event will showcase Outdoor Products, Tableware, Food Products, Healthy Diet and Food Supplements Heath Insurance, etc.
Exhibitor’s Profile
Music Systems, TV, VCDs, DVDs, Cooking Systems, Food Processors, Electric Chimneys, Consumer Goods, Garments, Personal And Home Finance, Herbal Cosmetics, Naturopathy, Personal Diagnostic Kits, Alternative Medicines, General Insurance Related Products And Services, Outdoor Products, Tableware, Food Products, Healthy Diet And Food Supplements Heath Insurance, etc.
Visitor’s Profile
Manufacturers, Importers And Exporters Of Garmented, Leather Products, Antiques, Kitchen Wares, Home Electronics, Appliances, Bathroom Items, Furniture, General Gifts, Personal Accessories, Home Repair Items, Home Decoration, Leisure Items, Sports And Health Items And General Public, etc. Source: Trade Show Alerts Website http://www.tradeshowalerts.com
a need for the decentralisation of the issuance of some of the permits e.g. export permits for fresh produce can only be obtained from the Ministry of Agriculture Harare Offices and this becomes an extra cost to a farmer in Nyamandlovu or Mutorashanga. The Study proposes that for some export/import permits, there is a need to make them accessible through the internet where they can be downloaded, completed and submitted if possible by email. It further suggests that for Border management, there is a need for ZIMRA to streamline procedures reduce Border crossing time through the reduction in the number of forms required and the elimination of multiple checks. The reduction in trade costs will encourage investments, as international capital providers would not only be targeting the local market but also to export the products being manufactured by the companies they want to invest in. Therefore ZimTrade and industry associations should continue lobbying for the reduction of trade costs which ease the cost of export business for Zimbabwe and hence strengthen export competitiveness. Source: “Creating incentives for new dynamism in Zimbabwe’s Merchandise Exports: The Role of Trade and Industrial Policies”. Zimbabwe World Bank, Country Office, March 2013
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Trade Fairs and Exhibitions AFRICA ANGOLA
ZAMBIA
Filda –Luanda International Fair of Luanda 22nd – 27th July 2014 Tel: +244 926 405 970 E-mail: feiras@fil-angola.co.ao Website: www.fil-angola.co.ao
Zambia International Trade Fair - Ndola Ndola Trade Fair Grounds 25th June – 1st July 2014 Tel: +260 2 651 514/6 Email: marketing@zitf.org.zim
SOUTH AFRICA Afrimold –Johannesburg International Trade Fair for Mould Making, Tooling, Design and Application Development in Africa International Conference on Energy Efficiency and Sustainable Architecture Sandton Convention Centre 3rd – 4th June 2014 Tel: +27 11 779 0000 Email: info@saconvention.co.za Website: www.saconvention.co.za Africa Big Seven- Johannesburg Gallagher Convention Centre - Midrand 22nd -24th June 2014 Tel: +27 112663000 Fax: +27 112663205 E-mail: info@gallagher.co.za Web: www.gallagher.co.za DECOREX- Johannesburg Gallagher Convention Centre - Midrand 22nd -24th June 2014 Tel: +27 112663000 Fax: +27 112663205 E-mail: info@gallagher.co.za Web: www.gallagher.co.za INTERBUILD AFRICA- Johannesburg Expo Centre –Johannesburg 20th -23rd August 2014 Tel: +27 (0) 11 494 5616 Fax: +27 (0) 11 494 1005 E-mail: desraem@expocentre.co.za Web: www.expocentre.co.za TANZANIA Dar es Salaam International Trade Fair Mwl J.K. Nyerere Trade Fair Grounds 28th June - 08th July 2014 Tel: +255 22 2850238 Fax: +255 22 2850239 E-Mail: betis@intrafrica.com Web: www.bet.co.tz
INTERNATIONAL UNITED KINGDOM London International Wine Fair - London 2nd - 4th June 2014 Tel: +44 0 20 7069 5000 Fax: +44 0 20 7476 1818 Email: info@excel-london.co.uk Website: www.excel-london.co.uk The Jewellery Show - London Somerset House 1st -2nd June 2014 Tel: +44 0 20 7845 4600 Fax: +44 0 20 7836 7613 E-mail: info@somersethouse.org.uk Web: www.somersethouse.org.uk GERMANY MEDTECH EUROPE- Stuttgart New Stuttgard Trade Fair Centre 3rd-5th June 2014 Tel: +49 (0) 711 25 89 -0 Fax: +49 (0) 711 25 89 440 E-mail: info@messe-stuttgart.de Website: www.messe-stuttgart.de Cosmetic Business- Munich MOC 5th- 6th June 2014 Tel: +49 (0) 89 323 530 Fax: +49 (0) 89 323 176 E-Mail: moc@messe-muenchem.de Website: www.moc-muenchem.de
In the Library Mechanical Technology This edition of Mechanical Technology features articles on; Metal and Waste recycling solutions, Tri generation plant greens amongst other interesting articles as well. Sparks Electrical News The 2013 December issue of Sparks Electrical News magazine features articles on; tools of the trade, Lighting as well as distribution boards, switches, sockets and protection. Malaysia Exporters of Medical Devices and Equipment Directory This is a Directory highlighting Malaysia Exporters of Medical devices and equipment. It showcases companies and their products, services and brand names. The directory was put together by the Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE). Malaysia Exporters of Halal products and services Directory. 3rd Edition This is a directory for the Malaysia Exporters of Halal products and services. It highlights exporting companies, their profiles, products, services and brand names. The directory was put together by the Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE). African and Fusion This edition of African and Fusion features articles on the ISO 3834: an implementation guide, narrow gap TIG welding: a reference guide, the automation drive for new build wagons, Fronius’ limitshifting TPS amongst others as well.
SWITZERLAND
Spore This is a magazine for agricultural and rural development in ACP countries. This edition features articles such as; Higher education wheels of change; Uganda women graduates transform rural life, amongst other interesting stories.
Powertage - Zurich Ferienmesse, Zurich 3rd - 5th June 2014 +41 58 206 5000 +41 58 206 5050 E-mail: info@messe.ch Website: www.messezuerich.ch
Chemical Technology This Edition of Chemical Technology features articles on, Petrochemicals; Control and Instrumentation Engineering; Materials of Construction as well as Environment Engineering and Management.
For more feedback and comments, kindly contact Dillon Kamutenga on the following details: dkamutenga@zimtrade.co.zw or call +263 4 369330-41
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