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Wesgro International Trade
Denan KuniHead: International Trade and Development 17 July 2018
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Wesgro Performance - the past 5 years
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South Africa’s Exports of Beverages
Agri-processing is a focus of the Cape Economy
Source: Quantec, 2017
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Western Cape GDP by sector
2004 – 71.4% Services sector: 2016 – 74.5%
Employment (2016) - 73.0%
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Leading sectors…
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Western Cape Trade 2008 - 2017
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Asia R23bn Europe R36bnOceania R2bn
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How can you take advantage of the African growth story?
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$400 billion in total consumption growth in
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* India’s population is expected to grow from 1.21 billion in 2010 to 1.62 billion in 2050 overtaking China who is expected to reach 1.38 billion
Top 10 import products, 2017
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Top 10 export products, 2017
Top 10 Imports and Exports
Top 10 Export Countries
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TOP 10 WESTERN CAPE IMPORTS FROM THE WORLD , 2017
Source: Quantec, 2018
RANK COUNTRIES VALUE (ZARbn)% GROWTH2013-2017
1 Namibia 11,45 -
2 United Kingdom 9,04 11,57%
3 Netherlands 9,01 10,70%
4 United States 8,50 17,51%
5 Botswana 6,87 -
6 Germany 4,80 9,82%
7 China 4,10 25,40%
8 United Arab Emirates 3,10 14,86%
9 Kenya 2,93 17,47%
10 Zambia 2,80 10,27%
TOTAL 124,24 14,26%
Wesgro International Trade
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• The core functions of the unit are to:
Ø Promote and facilitate exports of goods and services from qualified companies in the
Western Cape
Ø To facilitate and support operations and expansion of qualified Western Cape companies into
the rest of Africa through Outward Foreign Direct Investment (OFDI)
• The unit’s business facilitation activities include:
Ø Business agreement facilitation (B2Bs)
Ø Accessing finance
Ø Buyer and company matching
Ø Market research and information
Ø Forging strategic collaboration and partnerships
Wesgro International Trade and Development Core Functions
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Wesgro International Trade and Development Core Functions (cont.)• The unit’s promotion services include:
Ø Outward (OSMs) and Inward (IBMs) selling and buying missions
Ø Advocacy and specialised advisory services
Ø Access to strategic networks
Ø Marketing of value-added goods and services
• The unit’s Export Advancement and Promotion (EAP) services include:
Ø Export, market and sector awareness seminars
Ø Focussed Technical Export Development Training
Ø One-on-one mentoring services from international and local experts in export marketing,
export finance management, export costing methods, logistical training
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• Agro-processing and Agribusiness
• Manufacturing & Value-Added Products
• Green Industries
• Services (ICT, Financial, Tourism, Transportation)
• Wholesale and Retail
• Clothing, Textiles, Leather, Footwear, Furniture
• Infrastructure Development (OFDI in Africa)
Wesgro International Trade Priority Sectors
Wesgro International Trade Target Markets – 2018/2019
Sub-Saharan Africa Americas Europe Middle East Asia
Angola US UK Saudi Arabia China
Botswana Canada Germany UAE India
Namibia Brazil France Qatar Japan
Mozambique Cuba Netherlands South Korea
Nigeria Sweden Singapore
Ghana Poland Thailand
Rwanda Russia Vietnam
Senegal Indonesia
Cameroon Malaysia
Kenya
Tanzania
Ethiopia
Zambia
• Improve the export enabling environment and international competitiveness:address non-tariff barriers (NTBs) to trade
• Increase demand for goods and services: market prioritisation, diversification and access
• Diversify the export basket into more value-added and manufactured goods and services:product diversification
• Strengthen the export promotion mechanisms: B2Bs/Trade Seminars/Exhibitions/Expos
• Develop exporters, increase export capacity and strengthen export performance through:Export Advancement and Promotion Programme (EAP)
• Engage the Top 100 Western Cape exporters. Export Councils and Industry Bodies
• Grow the exporter base through Retain, Expand and New Exporters (REN) approach: integrate into local, regional and global value chains
Wesgro International Trade Strategy
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Wesgro International Trade Methodology
Wesgro International Trade Stakeholders & Intelligence Sources
• Foreign Affairs• Ministry of Trade and Industry• SA Consular Generals Abroad• SA Foreign Economic Representatives• Ambassadors• National, Provincial
Governments
• Banks, Legal Firms• Corporate Network• Confederation of Industry• Corporate Advisors (Multipliers)
• Trade Press• Broadcasting & Internet Media• Social Business Media• Publications
• Technology Transfer• R&D• Incubators• Tech & Science Parks• IDZs and SEZs
Government & Public Sector
PublicationsResearch
Private Sector
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Wesgro International Trade Mission Plan 2018-2019
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Wesgro International Trade Mission Plan2018-2019
City, Country,& Dates
Focus + StakeholderInvolvement
Rationale
Kuala Lumpur, MalaysiaDate: 30 March –6 AprilChé Smith
Halal Trade and OFDI Mission
Stakeholder (s): Wesgro
§ Global Halal Hub§ Wesgro market knowledge advantage§ Traditional market with previous success
Yaoundé, CameroonDate: 1-7 April Michael Gamwo
Halal Trade and OFDI Mission
Stakeholder (s): Wesgro
§ 31% of the population of 21 Million people§ Wesgro French knowledge advantage§ Geographic location as a hub for central African countries§ Traditional market with previous success
Singapore, SingaporeDate: 24-27 AprilDenan Kuni
Food and Hotel: Asia
http://www.foodnhotelasia.com/
Halal; Multi-Sectoral; Wine
Stakeholder (s): Wesgro/ SAHC
§ Wesgro Strategic Market for Asia§ Largest show in Asia and held every 2 years§ Hub into Asia / ASEAN + Soft Landing for WC companies§ WC premier visited market§ Leverage off buyers from market that attended IBM in Oct 2017§ Access to My Halal Outlets
Luanda, Angola Date: 24-27 April Belvana Abeli
Wine Promotion Mission to AngolaAimed at increasing awareness and sales of SA wine brands in Angola
Stakeholder: Wesgro / WOSA
§ Project Khulisa implementation§ Wesgro/DEDAT funds
Seoul, South KoreaDate: 26 April-4 May Nadine Smith-Clarke
Seoul Food & Hotel
www.seoulfoodnhotel.co.kr
Stakeholder (s): Wesgro
§ 7th largest advanced economy § 4th largest in Asia Pacific§ Imports over 70% of its food and agricultural products§ High consumer spending which increased and reached an all-
time high in the 1st quarter of 2017§ Food, Wine & Spirits. Programme will include B2B in market programme
Saldanha BayEAP Training2, 3, 8, 9 & 10 MayNadine Smith-Clarke/Vuyo Geqe
EAP Training
Stakeholder (s): Wesgro and Saldanha Bay
§ EAP Training
Cape Town, Western Cape14, 15, 16, 21 & 22 MayNadine Smith-Clarke/Vuyo Geqe
EAP Training § EAP Training
Shanghai, ChinaDate: 16-18 MayChé Smith
SIAL Chinahttp://www.sialchina.com/
Agro-processed + WineStakeholder (s): Wesgro/the dti National Pavilion
§ Wesgro Strategic Market for Asia§ Project Khulisa§ Attended the show for the last 3 years
City, Country, & Dates Focus + Stakeholder Involvement Rationale
Paris, FranceDate: 24-26 M ayM ichael M atongo
V iva Technology
www.realeyesit.com /events/v iva-technology-2018
S takeholder (s): W esgro
§ W esgro strategic M arket for Europe§ M ission form s part of the Trade in Serv ices strategy
Cape Town, Western CapeDate: 25 MayMichael Gamwo/Belvana Abeli
Africa Day
Stakeholder (s): Wesgro/WCG§ Wesgro organized event to create collaboration with African Ambassadors and CGs
Amsterdam, NetherlandsDate: 29-30 MayMichael Matongo
PLMA Amsterdam
www.plmainternational.com
Stakeholder (s): Wesgro
§ The Netherlands is a key strategic export market for Western Cape agro-processed goods
§ PLMA features more than 2,500 companies and 60 pavilions§ It attracts more than 14,000 visitors from more than 115 countries
Cape Town,Western CapeDate: 5 JuneChé Smith
Workshop / Seminar on Doing Business in Asia: Lessons Learned, Strategizing and Opening Markets
Seminar / WorkshopAgro-processing
Stakeholder (s): Wesgro/DEDAT/DoA/Export Councils/Foreign CGs in CT
§ Provide WC companies overview of Asia Market including market access
Havana, CubaDate: 18-21 JuneRuby Swigelaar
Dti Outward Selling Mission (OSM)
Stakeholder (s): Wesgro / the dti
§ Following through on National Strategy with respect to furthering Trade and investment aims in Cuba
§ Opportunities for Western Cape exporters to increase trade with Cuba given the country’s transitionary period and also because
of the support offered to exporters by both governments
Addis Ababa,Ethiopia Date: 18-22 JuneMichael Gamwo
Outward Trade and Investment Mission (Multi-Sectoral)
Stakeholder (s): Wesgro Trade/Air Access/Mayor
§ Market size/Air Access target market§ Traditional market/previous success
Kuala Lumpur, MalaysiaDate: 9-12 July Nadine Smith-Clarke
Cosmo Beaute Asia
www.cosmobeauteasia.com
Stakeholder: Wesgro
§ Cosmetics Trade - Biggest show in Asia represented in Malaysia § Cosmetics market in Asia seems to be one of the fastest growing markets§ The market value of the Asia Pacific has increased to more than US$70 billion§ Wesgro Trade EA focus
New Delhi & Mumbai, IndiaDate: 16-20 JulyDenan Kuni/Ché Smith TBC
Outward Selling Mission (OSM) + BRICS
Multi-sectoral
Stakeholder (s): Wesgro/ SAHC/Indian Federation of Chambers of Commerce
§ Wesgro Strategic Market for Asia§ Attended Trade Fair in 2016§ BRICS Strategy§ Leverage off buyers from market that attended IBM in Oct 2017
City, Country & Dates Focus + Stakeholder Involvement Rationale
Rio, BrazilDate: 16-19 JulyRuby Swigelaar
SAFLEC OSM
Stakeholder (s): Wesgro, DTI, SAFLEC
§ Aim to diversify exports§ Aim to strengthen relationship with key stakeholders§ Brazil is South Africa’s top Latin American importing country§ BRICS Strategy
Dakar,Senegal Date: 16-20 JulyMichael Gamwo
Outward Trade and Investment Mission (Multi-Sectoral)
Stakeholder (s): Wesgro Trade/Air Access/Mayor
§ Market size/Air Access target market§ Traditional market/previous success
Luanda, Angola Date: 23-30 JulyBelvana Abeli/Tatiana Dos Santos
Wine In-store Promotion in Shoprite AngolaAimed at increasing awareness and sales of SA wine brands in Angola
Stakeholder: Wesgro / WOSA
§ Project Khulisa implementation§ Wesgro/DEDAT funds
Accra,Ghana Date: 13-17 AugustMichael Gamwo
OSM + OFDI MissionAgribusiness & Related Services
Stakeholder (s): Wesgro Trade/Air Access
§ Market size of 30 Million people§ Demand/popular destination for Western cape businesses § Traditional market with previous success§ Extensive Wesgro network and market knowledge
Cape Town, Western Cape15, 16, 17, 23 & 24 AugustNadine Smith-Clarke/Vuyo Geqe
EAP Training
Stakeholder (s): Wesgro and Saldanha Bay
§ EAP Training
Cape Town,Western CapeDate: 7 AugustChé Smith
Seminar / Workshop on how to do business in ASEAN markets and Lessons Learned, Strategizing and Opening Markets
Agro-processing
Stakeholder (s): Wesgro Trade/ Export CouncilsForeign CGs in CT
§ Provide WC companies overview of Asia Market including market access§ Leverage off ASEAN Day 08/08
Maputo, MozambiqueDate: 2-9 Sept.Michael Gamwo
FACIM Trade Exhibition
www.facim.org.mz
Stakeholder (s): Wesgro/the dti National Pavilion
§ Demand/popular destination for Western cape businesses § Wesgro Portuguese knowledge advantage§ Market size 30 million people§ Geographical location/proximity of Market to SA
London, United KingdomDate: 2-4 SeptemberMichael Matongo
Halal OSM to the United KingdomExhibiting at the Speciality & Fine Food Fair
www.specialityandfinefoodfairs.co.uk
Stakeholder (s): Wesgro Trade
§ Wesgro strategic market & hub for WC products to enter Region
§ The UK currently has over the 3.1million Halal consumers
§ Halal Food and Drink is worth more than £900bn
Bangkok, Thailand Date: 6-9 Sept.Ché Smith
Food and Hotel Thailand Exhibition / Halal OSM
www.foodhotelthailand.com
Stakeholder (s): WesgroSA Embassy/ SA-Thai Chamber of Commerce,and Industry in BKK
§ Wesgro Strategic Market for Asia§ WC Premier official visit to Thailand in 2017 § Proven successful platform for companies§ Leverage off buyers from market that attended IBM in Oct. 2017
City, Country & Dates Focus + Stakeholder Involvement Rationale
Moscow, RussiaDate: 11-14 Sept.Denan Kuni
World Food Moscow
www.world-food.ru/en-GB
Stakeholder (s): Wesgro/the dti National Pavilion
§ Visited market over last 2 years§ Large interest from WC companies to attend§ Best platform for introducing new products to Russia
Cape Winelands, Western Cape Date: 12-14 Sept.Ché Smith
China Familiarisation Tour
Wine
Stakeholder (s): Wesgro/WOSA
§ Wesgro Strategic Market§ Project Khulisa
Lagos, NigeriaDate: 17-21 September Michael Gamwo
Halal Trade and OFDI Mission
Stakeholder (s): Wesgro
§ 31% of the population of 21 Million people§ Wesgro French knowledge advantage§ Geographic location as a hub for central African countries§ Traditional market with previous success
Luanda, Angola Date: 24-28 Sept.Tatiana Dos Santos
Food and Wine Pairing DinnerAimed at increasing awareness and sales of SA wine brands in Angola
Stakeholder: Wesgro
§ Project Khulisa implementation§ Wesgro/DEDAT funds
Paris, FranceDate: 27 Sept-3 Oct Nadine Smith-Clarke
Tranoi Femme Pariswww.tranoi.com
Stakeholder (s): Wesgro
§ Fashion Design companies focus§ Revenue in the Fashion segment amounts to US$13,961m in 2017 § Wesgro Trade EA focus
Luanda, AngolaDate: 30 Sept. 2018Denan Kuni/Belvana Abeli
Wine Campaign Video Screening: Media & Key Industry Leaders
Stakeholder (s): Wesgro/WOSA
§ Project Khulisa implementation§ Wesgro/WOSA organised event to ensure that the media and the trade get a
chance to view our wine campaign videos; the aim is to promote SA wines amongst the trade and promote wine tourism by using key media players
Miami, USADate: 1-2 Oct.Ruby Swigelaar
22nd Americas Food and Beverage show
Stakeholder (s): Wesgro
§ Key show accessing cruise liners, hotels, resort operators, restaurants, wholesalers, retailers
§ Miami has agents/distributors representing virtually every region of the world
New York / Orlando, USADate: 15-21 October.Ruby Swigelaar
Dti OSM
Stakeholder (s): Wesgro / dti
§ Agro-processing§ Key export markets in the US for Wesgro
Cape Town, Western CapeCape Town and Western Cape International Halal Expo 2018Date: 14-16 OctoberDenan Kuni/Ché Smith
Halal Trade, Tourism and Investment Expo § Project Khulisa implementation§ Leverage off buyers from market that attended IBM in Oct 2017
Paris, FranceDate: 21-25 Oct.Michael Matongo
Sial Pariswww.sialparis.comStakeholder (s): Wesgro/the dti
§ National Pavilion§ Attended over the last 2 years§ Excellent feedback from companies
City, Country & Dates Focus + Stakeholder Involvement Rationale
Nairobi, Kenya Date: 21-23 October Michael Gamwo
OSM + OFDI Mission
Stakeholder (s): Wesgro
§ Geographic location as a hub for East African countries§ Wesgro French knowledge advantage§ Increased demand by Western Cape businesses to enter the country§ Established Wesgro connections/networks
Kigali, Rwanda Date: 24-26 October Michael Gamwo
OSM + OFDI Mission
Stakeholder (s): WesgroAir Access
§ Wesgro French knowledge advantage§ Increased demand by Western Cape businesses to enter the country§ New Air Access connection Cape town to Kigali§ Established Wesgro connections/networks
Luanda, AngolaDate: 29 Oct. - 4 Nov.Tatiana Dos Santos
Angola Restaurant Week
Stakeholder (s): Wesgro
§ Project Khulisa implementation§ Wesgro/DEDAT funds
Moscow, RussiaDate: 24-28 Oct.
International Trade Initiative (ITI)Stakeholder (s): Wesgro/ the dti
§ BRICS market
Shanghai, China Date: 5-10 Nov.Ché Smith
China International Import Expo
Stakeholder (s): Wesgro
§ Wesgro Strategic Market for Asia§ Import opportunities to China identified
Shanghai, China Date: 14-16 Nov.Ché Smith
Food and Hotel China (Prowine) www.fhcchina.com Agro-processing and WinesStakeholder (s): Wesgro/the dti/DoA
§ Wesgro Strategic Market for Asia§ Project Khulisa
Chicago, USADate: 11-13 Nov.Ruby Swigelaar
PLMA Chicago www.plma.comStakeholder (s): Wesgro
§ Showcasing food, trade suppliers, pet products, housewares and DYI, health and wellness, household products etc.
Malmo, Sweden Date: 15-20 Nov.Michael Matongo
Natural Products Scandinavia
www.naturalproductsscandinavia.comStakeholder (s): Wesgro
§ Sweden is an untapped export market for Western Cape agro-processed goods§ Natural Products Scandinavia is an event for trade in natural ingredients§ To build new networks in Sweden
Jakarta, Indonesia Date: 21-21 Nov.Ché Smith
SIAL Interfood / Halal OSM
www.foodhotelthailand.com
Stakeholder (s): Wesgro/SA Embassy
§ Wesgro Strategic Market for Asia§ Key global halal market
Cape Town, Western CapeDate: 28-30 NovNadine Smith-Clarke/Vuyo Geqe
EAP & Dti - Export Awareness Seminars
Stakeholder: Wesgro & the dti
§ Collaboration with the dti & Wesgro EAP§ Eden District Outreach§ 28 Nov - Knysna§ 29 Nov – Oudtshoorn§ 30 Nov - George
Windhoek, Namibia Date: 26-29 Nov.Michael Gamwo
Trade and OFDI Mission Multi-sectoral
Stakeholder (s): Wesgro
§ Largest export market for WC§ Conduit into Angola§ Ideal OFDI market
Dti – Global Exporter Passport Programme – Phase 2
Stakeholder: Wesgro & the dti
§ Collaboration with the dti & Wesgro EAP§ Phase 2 of Global Exporter Passport Programme
Cape Town, Western CapeDate: 28-30 NovNadine Smith-Clarke/Vuyo Geqe
Lusaka, ZambiaDate: 3-8 Feb.Denan Kuni
Trade + OFDI Mission
Stakeholder (s): Wesgro
§ Market size 20 million people§ Increased demand from Western Cape companies for OFDI§ Geographic location / Proximity of the market to SA
City, Country & Dates Focus + Stakeholder Involvement Rationale
Cape Town, Western CapeDate: 6-14 Feb.Nadine-Smith Clarke
EAP Training
Stakeholder (s): Wesgro
§ EAP Training
Nuremberg, GermanyDate: 12-16 Feb. Michael Matongo
Biofach - Organic Products
www.biofach.de/enStakeholder (s): Wesgro/the dti
§ Biofach exhibition with the dti§ Mission to form part of efforts to increase exports of niche organic products under
the SIPPO programme
Cape Town, Western CapeDate: 28-31 JanNadine Smith- Clarke/Vuyo Geqe
Dti - Global Exporter Passport Programme - Phase 2
Stakeholder: Wesgro & the dti
§ Collaboration with the dti & Wesgro EAP§ Phase 2 of Global Exporter Passport Programme§
Cape Town, Western CapeDate: 11, 12, 18, 19 & 20 Feb.Nadine-Smith Clarke
EAP Training
Stakeholder (s): Wesgro
§ Wesgro Export Training§ 5 Modules over 5 days
Dubai / Riyadh,UAE + Saudi ArabiaDate: 18-27 Feb. Ché Smith
Gulf Food Exhibition
http://www.gulfood.com/Halal; Multi-sectoral
Stakeholder (s): Wesgro/the dti / National Pavilion
§ Wesgro Strategic Market for ME§ National Pavilion§ Attended last year§ Proven successful platform for companies § Leverage off buyers from market that attended IBM in Oct 2017
Toronto, CanadaDate: 25-27 FebruaryRuby Swigelaar
Restaurant Canada Trade Exhibition
Multi-Sectoral
Stakeholder (s): Wesgro
§ Wesgro Strategic Market for Americas§ Fact-finding mission into market in 2017
Tokyo, JapanDate: 7-10 MarchChé Smith
Foodex Japan
http://www.jma.or.jp/foodex/en/Food and Beverages / Wines
Stakeholder (s): Wesgro/the dti / National Pavilion
§ Wesgro Strategic Market for Asia§ National Pavilion§ Attended last year§ Exhibition aimed at providing the platform for SA companies to meet with existing
and potential buyers and maintain relationships – food and beverage.
London, UKDate: 19-22 MarchNadine Smith-Clarke
International Food & Drink Event
www.ife.co.uk
Stakeholder (s): Wesgro
§ Traditional export market for WC§ Inclusive of food, beverages, wine and spirits § Attended the previous show
Bogota, ColumbiaDate: 15-20 March Nadine Smith-Clarke
OSM Aimed at Agro-processing, Mining & Auto components
Stakeholder (s): Wesgro/the dti
§ Wesgro Strategic Market for South America§ The dti country focus
Thank youDenan Kuni – Head: International Trade and Development
[email protected] / 021-487-4826