Start exporting to Africa

Exporting to Africa

Research new markets, learn which sectors are in demand, and check how to export your product or service. Find out more about:more:

• African markets in the markets section of the GREAT website (you will need to register for an account on the GREAT website to access more detailed information)
• trade and investment between the UK and African countries in the trade and investment factsheets
• how to Exportingexport goods from the UK: a step by step guideguidance
• UK Export customsAcademy’s dutiesfree andtraining proceduresprogramme to show you how to export your products to the world
• Learnlearn to export (you will need to register for an account on the GREAT website to access this)
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Get help from the UK government

If you are a UK business interested in exporting to Africa, you can contact DIT.Africa@fcdo.gov.ukexportsupport.africa@fcdo.gov.uk for advice on:on how to:

• how to export your products to your chosen market
• how to make useful business connections in your chosen market
• how to get export finance and insurance from the government

You can also get advice if:if you:

• you are already exporting to Africa and would like to expand
• you need help fixing problems you are having with exporting to Africa

Find export opportunities

ApplyFind out how to apply for exportingexport opportunities in African markets, attend a trade mission, apply for tender opportunities, and learn how to win projects:

• find an export opportunityopportunities in Sub-Saharan Africa and forother yourmarkets

• create a business profile to connect directly with international buyers (you will need to register for an account on the GREAT website to access this)

• search a list of trade missions related to ‘Africa’ (you will need to register for each event you are interested in)

• searchview thea list of World Bank commercial and tender opportunities

• read guidance on aid funded business for UK companies on winning business from international aid and development projects

Managing risks in exporting

Learn about the risks of doing business abroad, including trade barriers,barriers and how to avoid them:them, and get foreign travel advice by country:

• Overseasoverseas Businessbusiness Riskrisk serviceguidance provideswith country-specific information organised by country on political, economic and security risks when trading overseasabroad

• readprepare guidanceto onsell to a new country, helping your business manage the risks of bribery and corruption

• read guidance on managingfunding, paymentfinancing forand exportgetting orderspaid,

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