Import Promotion Desk (IPD) is an initiative for import promotion in Germany.
IPD fulfils a hinge function between small and medium-sized enterprises in selected emerging markets and developing countries on the one hand and European importers on the other.
The objective is to integrate the partner countries into global trade, thereby contributing towards sustainable economic development in these countries.
For European importers, IPD opens up new attractive suppy sources in selected partner countries and arranges direct contact with carefully evaluated producers.
IPD enables small and medium-sized companies in partner countries to gain access to the European market and supports them in establishing sustainable trade relations.
IPD brings importers and exporters together as trading partners and aims to build sustainable business relationships.
IPD services at a glance:
Importers
+ Opening up of new growth markets in the partner countries
+ Time, cost and risk-optimised sourcing
+ Contact with carefully evaluated suppliers at trade fairs and procurement trips
+ Organisation of buying missions
+ Information on products, markets and countries
Exporters
+ Access to the EU market
+ Training and workshops to prepare for the EU market
+ Information on requirements in terms of regulations, import regulations and quality standards
+ Support for trade fair participations in Europe
+ Establishing contact to potential buyers through targeted matchmaking
Partner countries
IPD is currently active in 13 countries: Egypt, Ethiopia, Ecuador, Côte d’Ivoire, Ghana, Indonesia, Kyrgyzstan, Colombia, Nepal, Peru, Sri Lanka, Tunisia, and Ukraine.
Product groups
IPD focusses on specific product groups:
+ Fresh fruit and vegetables
+ Natural ingredients for foods, pharmaceuticals and cosmetics
+ Technical wood
+ Cut flowers
+ Sustainable tourism
Supporters
IPD has been established and implemented by sequa gGmbH – the globally operating development organisation of German industry. It collaborates closely with the Federation of German Wholesale, Foreign Trade and Services (BGA.).
IPD is funded by the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ).
More information at: www.importpromotiondesk.de
