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Construction Tools in Ghana

Construction Tools in Ghana

 In Ghana, construction equipment must meet certain certification and standard Requirements to ensure safety and quality in construction activities. They include:

1. Ghana Standards Authority (GSA) Product Certification
2. ISO (International Organization for Standardization) Standards
3. EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) Regulations
4. EN (European Norm) Standards

Standards

ISO standards for construction equipment in Ghana include ISO 12100, ISO 9001, and ISO 14001.

Import Value

According to the World Bank, Ghana’s construction machinery and equipment Imports were valued at $841 million in 2019.

Competitors in Ghana

1. Asanduff Group of Companies
2. Elgyboat Enterprise
3. Harena Home Depot
4. Elgyboat Roofing and Construction
5. Chesapeake Development Company Ghana
6. Intric Agency Company Limited
7. Marafari Enterprise

8. Nabco Land and Property Developers Ltd
9. Pilkar Plastics Industry Limited
10. Super Warehouse
11. Vappy Limited
12. Haiflow SAL Offshore
13. Obra Pa Tiles

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Fisheries

Fisheries

Introduction

 Fish and shrimp are known as two of the most important food sources in the world and are widely consumed as staple food in many countries. Also, these products are considered as one of the main export goods in many countries such as Iran. For the export and import of fish and shrimp, it is very important to pay attention to international regulations and standards in the field of health and food safety, and this can Protect against any health and economic risks. Considering that fish and shrimp are sensitive products and require special conditions for storage. Depending on the type of product and export destination, different method transportation is used. Also, depending on the destination country and the type of product, different regulations and requirements may be applied in the field of export and import. In general, for the export and import of fish and shrimp, one should get familiar with the regulations and standards related to export and import in the country in question and use expert advice. In this report, the important and significant cases in the export and import of various types of fish and shrimp have been discussed.

HS Code

– Fish: Codes 0301 to 0305 are used for the export and import of fish.
– Shrimp: code 0306 is used for the export and import of shrimp

Some of the important technical characteristics of fish and shrimps are:

1. Weight: The body weight of fish and shrimp varies from a few grams to a few kilograms and depends on their type and size.
2. Size: The body length of fish and shrimp can vary from a few millimeters to several meters.
3. Temperature: Fish and shrimps need a certain temperature for growth and production, which ranges from 10 degrees Celsius to 30 degrees Celsius and varies depending on their type.
4. Water PH: Fish and shrimps need a specific PH for growth and production, which varies depending on their type. For example, cold-water fish need a PH lower than 7, while warm-water fish need a PH higher than 7
5. Nutritional needs: The nutritional needs of fish and shrimps include protein, fat, carbohydrates and various vitamins and they vary depending on their type.
6. The number of eggs: if they are farmed fish or shrimp, the number of eggs they produce is also an important technical characteristic that should be considered.
7. Yield: The yield of a fish or shrimp means their production (or productivity), which should be taken into account to optimize the breeding system.
8. Oxygen requirement: To breed fish and shrimps, they need adequate oxygen supply in the water and the oxygen level in their breeding water should be taken into account.
9. Water requirement: Each type of fish and shrimp needs a certain volume of water for breeding and reproduction.
10. The need for special light conditions: Light conditions are very important for the growth and development of fish and shrimps. Some species of fish and shrimp need direct sunlight and others can grow with artificial light. Also, some fish and shrimps need less light to achieve better growth and full skeleton conditions.

Health Benefits

Fisheries are among the healthiest foods on the planet. They’re loaded with important nutrients, such as protein and vitamin D. Fisheries are also a great source of omega-3 fatty acids, which are incredibly important for your body and brain.

Here are 10 health benefits of eating fisheries that are supported by research.

1. High in important nutrients
2. May lower your risk of heart attacks and strokes
3. Contain nutrients that are crucial during development
4. May boost brain health
5.May help prevent and treat depression
6. A good dietary sources of vitamin D

7. May reduce your risk of autoimmune diseases
8. May help prevent asthma in children
9. May protect your vision in old age
10. Fish may improve sleep quality
11. Delicious and easy to prepare

Standards

For the export of fish and shrimp, the following international standards and regulations are observed:

1. HACCP standard: This standard is a food health and safety management system designed to prevent food-related hazards. The HACCP standard focuses on assessing possible risks in the process of food production, processing, distribution and consumption.
2. ISO international standards: In many countries, companies that operate in the field of food production, processing and export must comply with the international standards of the ISO organization. These standards include ISO 9001 (Quality Management) and ISO 22000 (Food Safety and Health Management).
3. Alimentarius Codex international standards: these standards were prepared by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the United Nations (UN) and include standards related to food quality and safety.
4. Laws and regulations related to health and food safety in the destination country: Every country can have its own regulations in the field of food health and safety. Therefore, companies that export food to foreign countries must comply with these regulations

Breeding and fishing time:

 The breeding and fish and shrimp fishing in Iran is different depending on the type of fish and shrimp, region and weather conditions.
 For example, in some regions of Iran, such as the Persian Gulf and the Caspian Sea, the catch of various fishes is higher in autumn and winter and decreases in spring and summer. Also, in some provinces such as Golestan and Mazandaran, shrimp fishing is more in the summer season. Also, the breeding time of the fish depends on the type of fish and the environmental conditions It varies and may continue throughout the year.
 The breeding and catching time of Iran’s export fish may be different depending on the type of fish and breeding conditions. In general, the fish that are caught in the waters of the Persian Gulf and the Sea of Oman (such as salmon, mullet, white fish, tobacco, sea bream, sea-wing fish, salmon, etc.) are in the highest price and demand in the winter season . However, farmed fish such as cellar fish (such as phaeton, salmon, carp, sturgeon, etc.), according to the breeding conditions, can be bred throughout the year and if appropriate weather conditions are met and proper ventilation equipment is used, can be continuously produced for export . Also, some farmed shrimp can also be farmed and exported throughout the year. Exported shrimps in Iran are generally grown in industrial farming conditions and in shrimp farms. The cultivation time of export shrimps in Iran depends on various conditions such as the type of shrimp, environmental conditions, temperature and feeding amount.
 In general, shrimps for export in Iran are mainly bred in spring and autumn and in other seasons they are bred in a limited way. Fishing for export shrimp in Iran is done in different seasons of the year and according to weather conditions and type of shrimp.

PROCESSD PRODUCTS:

1. Smoked products
2. Dried products
3. Salted products
4. Marinated products
5. Fish sauce
6. Surimi products

7. Fish oil
8. Fish glue
9. Fish emulsion
10. Fish emulsion
11. Fish powder

SEAFOOD PACKAGING TYPES

 Packaging serves two main purposes: to attract customers and preserve products. Food processing plants have a wide range of packaging options to choose from, but it mostly depends on the type of product they manufacture. Common packaging types include:
Stand-up pouches: Attention-grabbing stand-pouches offer convenience, reduce packaging costs and keep products fresh
Cans: Canning has been a long-used method to preserve processed fish. Tuna, salmon and sardines are commonly canned after processing. A tin can is sealed and heated to keep air out and preserve the food inside.
Vacuum skin packaging: Vacuum skin packaging (VSP) forms a tight, clear film over a product to enhance its visual appeal and extend its lifespan.
Multi-layer films: Multi-layer films create a tight seal to keep fish fresh. This type of packaging shows the product clearly, and the multiple layers help protect packages from punctures and abrasions.
Individually quick frozen (IQF) packaging: IQF packaging is often used for frozen fish fillets and other frozen seafood products. IQF is usually available in bag format and may come in a variety of styles, such as the pillow shape or flat bottom.
 Packaging is often an automated process involving sophisticated machines that fill and seal product containers and bags. This process reduces the need for manual labor and speeds up the packaging stage.

Fish and shrimp export and import poles in the world:

 The largest exporters of fish and shrimp in 2020 were China, Indonesia, Vietnam, Thailand and India. According to the statistics of the World Trade Organization,
China is known as the largest exporter of fish and shrimp in the world with exports of more than 20 billion dollars in 2020.
 The largest importers of fish and shrimp in 2020 were Japan, the United States, China, South Korea and Hong Kong. With the import of more than 14 billion dollars in 2020, Japan is known as the largest importer of fish and shrimp in the world. Iran’s export destinations:
In general, the main destination countries for Iran’s fish and shrimp exports are:
Japan, Iraq, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, Russia, South Korea, Kuwait

Top Exporters of caviar/ fish/ shrimp in 2020

HS code 160431 (Fish preparations; caviar).

Exporters

 

Value exported in 2022 (USD thousand)

Trade balance in 2022 (USD thousand)

Quantity exported in 2022

World

20,099,004

1,291,201

0

China

4,640,370

4,525,633

961,705

Thailand

2,996,942

2,705,902

704,251

Ecuador

1,500,030

1,499,406

337,981

Spain

1,016,536

-166,299

159,811

Morocco

783,834

745,765

178,832

Viet Nam

773,713

680,450

0

Germany

722,907

-518,612

154,809

Poland

645,814

460,352

131,075

Netherlands

623,788

159,821

107,078

Indonesia

401,026

367,584

93,414

HS code 0304 (Fish fillets and other fish meat, whether or not minced, fresh, chilled or frozen).

Exporters

 

Value exported in 2022 (USD thousand)

Trade balance in 2022 (USD thousand)

Quantity exported in 2022

World

30,668,535

-1,769,768

0

China

4,077,783

3,333,334

726,006

Chile

3,911,883

3,872,342

321,059

Viet Nam

3,252,089

3,146,476

0

Norway

3,095,310

3,026,717

369,558

Netherlands

1,527,254

707,333

174,583

United States of America

1,290,630

-8,291,784

322,513

Iceland

1,155,347

1,154,863

152,101

Poland

996,410

85,223

106,174

Denmark

891,095

437,510

91,967

Indonesia

868,586

839,451

125,799

Top importers of caviar/ fish/ shrimp in 2020

HS code 160431 (Fish preparations; caviar).

Importers

Select your indicators

Value imported in 2022 (USD thousand)

Trade balance in 2022 (USD thousand)

Quantity imported in 2022

World

18,807,803

1,291,201

0

United States of America

2,378,593

-2,070,408

426,378

Japan

1,710,824

-1,470,832

242,093

Italy

1,389,775

-1,031,370

224,018

Germany

1,241,519

-518,612

231,861

Spain

1,182,835

-166,299

221,894

France

1,131,568

-854,390

202,430

United Kingdom

932,675

-842,340

196,408

Australia

514,394

-511,494

92,951

Netherlands

463,967

159,821

82,560

Canada

457,813

-280,535

77,157

HS code 0304 (Fish fillets and other fish meat, whether or not minced, fresh, chilled or frozen).

Importers

Select your indicators

Value imported in 2022 (USD thousand)

Trade balance in 2022 (USD thousand)

Quantity imported in 2022

World

32,438,303

-1,769,768

0

United States of America

9,582,414

-8,291,784

917,482

Japan

3,721,374

-3,424,496

531,652

Germany

2,012,447

-1,290,767

332,404

France

1,822,515

-1,597,429

275,359

United Kingdom

1,173,224

-961,997

146,998

Spain

1,148,267

-452,237

192,925

Sweden

1,085,540

-348,778

127,403

Italy

1,065,613

-1,023,247

128,057

Canada

960,994

-601,944

111,827

Poland

911,187

85,223

208,110

india

India

India

 India is located in Southern Asia bordering the Arabian Sea and the Bay of Bengal. Neighboring countries include Bangladesh, Bhutan, Burma, China, Nepal, and Pakistan. India has a diverse geology: upland plain (Deccan Plateau) in south, flat to rolling plain along the Ganges River, deserts in west, and the Himalayas in the north. The government is a federal republic; the chief of state is the president, and the head of government is the prime minister. India has a market economy in which the prices of goods and services are determined in a free price system. India is a member of the Asia-Pacific Trade Agreement (APTA) and the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC).

Population Population Growth Rate Age Dependency Ratio Urban Population Infant Mortality Rate Life Expectancy at Birth
1,380,004,385 (2020)
0.989 annual % (2020)
48.665 % of working-age population (2020)
34.926 % of total (2020)
28.3 per 1,000 live births (2019)
69.656 years (2019)

Business partners

Importers

Select your indicators

Value exported in 2021 (USD thousand)

Share in India’s exports (%)

World

394,813,673

100

United States of America

71,510,497

18.1

United Arab Emirates

25,446,639

6.4

China

23,036,597

5.8

Bangladesh

14,092,748

3.6

Hong Kong, China

11,290,061

2.9

Singapore

10,650,087

2.7

United Kingdom

10,374,395

2.6

Netherlands

10,284,461

2.6

Germany

9,513,606

2.4

Nepal

9,189,859

2.3

Exporters

Select your indicators

Value imported in 2021 (USD thousand)

Share in India’s imports (%)

World

570,402,004

100

China

87,535,136

15.3

United Arab Emirates

43,070,345

7.6

United States of America

41,386,816

7.3

Switzerland

29,492,003

5.2

Saudi Arabia

27,689,346

4.9

Iraq

26,566,073

4.7

Hong Kong, China

18,201,551

3.2

Singapore

18,201,531

3.2

Korea, Republic of

17,076,153

3

Indonesia

16,724,828

2.9

Most important cities

India’s most important cities are:
–  Delhi
–  Mubai
–  Bangalore
–  Kolkata

Indian culture: Customs and traditions

 Indian culture is among the world’s oldest as the people of India can track their civilization back as far as 4,500 years ago. Many sources describe it as “Sa Prathama Sanskrati Vishvavara” — the first and the supreme culture in the world, according to the All World Gayatri Pariwar(opens in new tab) (AWGP) organization.

 Western societies did not always see the culture of India very favorably, according to Christina De Rossi, an anthropologist at Barnet and Southgate College in London. Early anthropologists once considered culture as an evolutionary process, and “every aspect of human development was seen as driven by evolution,” she told Live Science. “In this view, societies outside of Europe or North America, or societies that did not follow the European or Western way of life, were considered primitive and culturally inferior. Essentially this included all the colonized countries and people, such as African countries, India, and the Far East.”

 However, Indians made significant advances in architecture (Taj Mahal), mathematics (the invention of zero) and medicine (Ayurveda) well in advance of many western civilizations.

Weather and Climate

 India is the seventh largest country in the world by size and it boasts an incredibly diverse collection of landscapes which are bordered along the eastern, western and southern coast by the Bay of Bengal, the Arabian Sea and the Indian Ocean respectively.  In the north, the country shares its borders with Bangladesh, China, Nepal, Bhutan, Myanmar and Pakistan, and just off the southern coast – alongside a number of islands – lies Sri Lanka.  The country is largely divided up into a number of main regions geographically.  These include the great mountains in the north; the Thar desert to the northwest; the Indo-Gangetic plain characterised by three important rivers (the Ganges, the Indus and the Brahmaputra); the peninsular plateau divided by central highlands and scattered with shallow valleys and rounded hills; and the coastal plains home to a great number of smaller rivers.  There are also two main groupings of islands, the Andaman and Nicobar Islands in the Bay of Bengal, and the Lakshadweep Islands in the Arabian Sea.

 In terms of climate, India can be divided into a number of regions.  For the most part, the country has a tropical climate which throughout most of the interior is a mixture of wet and dry tropical weather.  In northern parts there is a humid tropical climate and along the western coast lies wet tropical areas.  Stretching in a strip up the centre of the country is a semi-arid climate, which also stretches across the north-west.  Although stereotypical images may bring to mind the heat of India, the country can also experience extreme cold.  This takes place largely in the northern mountainous regions which include the cold, arid and windswept Himalayas.

Natural resources

1. Coal
2. Iron ore
3. Manganese
4. Chromite

5. Natural gas
6. Diamonds
7. Limestone
8. Thorium

Economic Index

– GDP (current US$) – India
2,660,245.25

– GDP, PPP (current international $) – India
8,975,476.83

– GDP per capita, PPP (current international $) – India
6,503.9

– GDP per capita (current US$) – India
1,927.7

– Gini index – India
35.7   

– Inflation, consumer prices (annual %) – India
6.6

INTERNET PENETRATION RATE

       India’s internet penetration rate stood at 48.7 % of the total population at the start of 2023.
– There were 692.0 million internet users in India in January 2023.
– There were 467.0 million social media users in India in January 2023.

Social Media Stats in india

Facebook = 65%

Instagram = 26.21%

YouTube = 5.44%

Twitter = 1.92%

Pinterest = 0.97%

LinkedIn = 0.31%

Standards for Trade

 India historically made efforts to align its national standards with international norms, and most Indian standards are harmonized with International Standards Organization (ISO) standards.  Nevertheless, there is current pressure within India to devise Indian Standards, which will create barriers to trade and pose challenges to U.S. exporters in certain sectors.  India frequently fails to notify the WTO of new standards, and to allow time for discussion with its trading partners prior to implementation. 

 Because of pressure from consumer rights groups, NGOs, and environmental activists, there is a growing emphasis on product standards in India in various industry sectors.  The proactive role of Department of Consumer Affairs and Bureau of Indian standards (BIS) under the Mission ‘One Nation One Standard’ have also contributed to an increased awareness and emphasis on product standards in India.

Standards

 In India, voluntary standards are exclusively developed by BIS.  BIS was originally established under the Bureau of Indian Standards Act of 1986 and is responsible for the development and formulation of standards.  In March 2016, the government of India passed a revised bill to replace the 30-year-old BIS Act.  The bill established BIS as a national body and empowered the central government to authorize any other agency having necessary accreditation for conformity assessment against Indian standards.  
 BIS is comprised of representatives of industry, consumer organizations, scientific and research bodies, professional organizations, technical institutions, Indian government ministries, and members of parliament.  BIS is also involved with product certification, quality system certifications and testing, and consumer affairs. 
 BIS is the only organization in India authorized to operate quality certification plans under an Act of Parliament.  It serves as the official member and sets policy for Indian participation in the ISO and International Electro Technical Commission (IEC). 
 In addition, Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) was established under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006, as a statutor body for implementing and regulating food standards.

Tariff

 Goods & Services Tax (GST) is levied on all imported goods, with the tax rate being 10% of the value of the goods. In addition, there is the Integrated GST or IGST which is applied to the value of the imported goods plus all applicable customs duties.

Trade agreements

– CEPA
– ECTA
– CECPA
– APTA (Asia Pacific Trade Agreement)
– India ASEAN TIG (India ASEAN Trade in Goods Agreement)
– GSTP (Global System of Trade Preferences)
– SAFTA  (South Asia Free Trade Agreement)
– ISLFTA (Indo Sri Lanka Free Trade Agreement)
– ISCECA (India Singapore Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement)
– JICEPA  (Japan India Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreements)
– IKCEPA (India Korea Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreements)

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TIDOTS presence at IRAN EXPO 2023

TIDOTS presence at IRAN EXPO 2023

 IRAN EXPO is an international trade event that aims to help companies to export their products, develop new markets, and promote their industries by serving as a platform for trade and commerce in the Islamic Republic of Iran regarding the importance of the non-oil export position. It is a four-day event that caters to the trade audience; Iran Expo aims to develop economic relations between Iran and other countries. It targets key sectors and industries which are known to be the producers of high-quality products for export and have more potential for different investments.

 TIDOTS, AS an Export Management Company or EMC, is an intermediary facilitating manufacturers export sales to foreign importers. To achieve this mission, we made new connections and expanded our network with non-Iranian individuals and companies who came from different countries around the world.

  TIDOTS company participated in the exhibition with the following goals:

  1. Evaluating Iranian companies, which were present in this exhibition, in order to complete their product portfolio and supply chain
  2. Getting to know and establishing initial contact with foreign buyers to represent and supply their orders in Iran

 In this exhibition, TIDOTS company met with about 482 companies in the fields of healthcare, oil and gas, food, and construction. Some of the prominent Iranian companies that TIDOTS met, were:

 Construction industry:

1. Kooshk Stone
2. Eram Chehelsotoun Tile
3. Sarouj cement
4. Behran Lift
5. Giti pasand Industrial Group

  Healthcare industry:

1. Saba Shield
2. Nano Hesgar Sazan Salamat Arya
3. Omid Azin Iranian
4. Anti-biotic Sazan Iran
5. AVITA Wheelchairs

  Oil and Gas industry:

1. Abhar Petrochemical Company
2. Tabriz Petrochemical Company
3. Piran Polymer pars
4. Abrahe Gostar Company
5. Tabriz Azma Company

  Food industry:

1. Zar holding
2. Tak Makaron
3. Ghostiran Meat Industry
4. BehineWazin (Mahgol)
5. Mojtaba Food Industries Holding

 TIDOTS was able to reach initial agreements with some of these companies, and it was decided that these matters would be followed up after the exhibition.

 Based on the meetings that were held, it seems that the value of the agreements resulting from this exhibition in the 4 fields of healthcare, oil and gas, food, and construction, is about 10 million dollars.

 In addition to major Iranian companies, a number of prominent organizations and non- Iranian individuals that met with TIDOTS were:

  Construction industry:

1. WEGEP / Kanibolotskaya Ekaterina
2. Neel construction and industries LTD / Yousuf Jeeva

  Healthcare industry:

1. ABC Phamacy LTD / Dr. John Muturi
2. YANET MESFIN plc / Mesfin Letyebalu
3. Ashkim / Hannan Million

  Oil and Gas industry:

1. Heibet Altaj Gen TRD CO LTD / Hassan Salman
2. Maxwell Energy / Adilbek Nurgaliyev
3. Nazia Global / Vadim Daianov
4. COAS International / Woura Issabere

   Food industry:

1. Joy Food / Adel Maddahi
2. LOYALUCK DUBAI L.L.C / M.A. ESALAT
3. Nado / Nadezhda AKIMOVA
4. ILMIXA LLC / Nadezhda AKIMOVA
5. Progress Agro / Mikhail Korolev
6. Paritet Agro / Artem Mastnev

  Organizations:

1. Embassy of Uganda
2. Embassy of Tanzania
3. Oman Chamber of Commerce
4. Tehran Chamber of Commerce
5. Foreign Trade Center of Russia
6. Tanzania Investment Centre
7.  Embassy of Italy

  Others:

1. ministry of industry and trade of the russian federation / Dimitry Ezhov
2. Burkina Faso Chamber of Commerce and Industry / Fousseni Kone
3. BNN Group Limited / Paul F. Koyi
4. Global BTP & FILS / Hassan Tanko
5. QSS INC LLC / Tulegen Murzabekov
6. CIFCA / Prof. Muhammed H. Khalfan

So far, the meetings have had positive results and have led to successful exports. A number of agreements and exports are:

1. export of petroleum products to Pakistan,
2. medical equipment to Uganda,
3. and food products to Oman.

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Conference and Gathering of Russian and Iranian entrepreneurs

Conference and Gathering of Russian and Iranian entrepreneurs

On October 26-27, 2022 (Aban 4-5, 1401) Tehran Chamber of Commerce Industries Mines and Agriculture sponsored and supported the Conference and Gathering of Russian and Iranian entrepreneurs, which focused on the acquaintance of Russian parties with the capacities of Iranian producers and suppliers. It was under the auspices of the Iran Trade Promotion Organization and was organized by Bidzaar, Exir Global, and Tidots.

Mr. Peyman Pak, head of Iran’s Trade Promotion Organization (TPO), and Chief procurement officer (CPO) of Russia, Rustam Ziganshin, were on hand to open the conference. They were also keynote speakers. Mr. Peyman Pak spoke about various ways that Iran and Russia can cooperate to achieve progress and development.  Approximately 120 Iranian and Russian companies from different industries were in attendance. Including some of the most prominent ones such as

Iranian companies:

  • Hamrahe Aval, Irancell, Sairan, Mapna

Russian companies:

Gazprom, Sudruzhestvo Group, VTB, Petropavlovsk

These industries and fields were:

Agriculture, Telecom, Construction, Extractive industry, Healthcare, Packaging, chemical industry

The first day was dedicated to showcasing the existing and newly raised opportunities that were caused by Russia’s worldwide situation.

Bidzaar and Russian companies’ Representatives and senior purchasing managers, who were present at the event, had the opportunity to individually meet with Iranian suppliers to discuss topics and possible partnership opportunities.

Bidzaar is a commercial electronic marketplace, B2B SaaS to automate the procurement of private companies. The creators of Bidzaar call the service an electronic trading platform of a new type, created on the principle of a social network of customers and suppliers of goods and services. It is a platform where tenders of Russian public and private companies are conducted through this site. These tenders are held under the supervision of the CPO Association, which includes senior managers of Russian companies. This association was also present at this event to identify the needs of Iranians and get to know them.

Visits to Iran Khodro and Digikala were arranged on the second day. the purpose of these visits was for the Russian managers to get acquainted with Digikala and Iran Khodro’s Production capacities and capabilities.

Iran Khodro, branded as IKCO, is an Iranian automaker headquartered in Tehran. IKCO was founded in 1962 as Iran National. The public company manufactures vehicles, including Samand, Peugeot, and Renault cars, trucks, minibusses, and buses. As of 2009, it produced 688,000 passenger cars per year.

Digikala is an Iranian e-commerce company based in Tehran, founded in July 2006 by Hamid Mohammadi and Saeid Mohammadi. Digikala started as an online store only selling electronics and digital devices. Now, 15 years on, it has grown to a large group thanks to its wide range of service and product categories and customer centricity; and is considered to be the best e-commerce platform in the Middle East.

Fun activities help develop important business and interpersonal relationships, so to accomplish this goal, and also get familiar with Iranian rich history and culture, our Russian guests visited Tochal, which is a mountain and ski resort located on the Alborz Mountain range, and Darband, a neighborhood inside Tehran’s metropolitan limits, were planned.

Visits to Milad Tower, Niavaran, and Saadat Abad Palaces were also executed to help our guests connect to Iranian culture.

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Russia Business Trip

Russia Business Trip

Forum meeting between Iranian and Russian automobile and Auto Parts Manufacturers
On August 24th, 2022 (1401-6-2) a forum meeting between Iranian and Russian automobile and Auto Parts Manufacturers was held at the Moscow International Automobile Exhibition Hall. This meeting was organized by Exir Global and Tidots.
According to the purpose of the meeting, which was to familiarize the automobile and Auto Parts Manufacturers of the two countries with each other’s capabilities and needs, the forum was generally divided into 6 sections, which are as follows:

New cooperation conditions
cooperation conditions and opportunities in the field of the automobile industry, between Iran and Russia, were explained. chairman of the meeting, also briefly talked about the history and experience of Iranian companies, especially in terms of sanctions.
Participants’ initial introduction
Each attendee briefly introduced their respective organizations and the purpose of their company’s presence in the forum.
Introducing new services of Sberbank for the development of trade between Iran and Russia
Mr. Komisaro, the representative of Sberbank, introduced the mentioned bank as the largest bank in Russia, and then referring to the agreements made between the high-ranking officials of both countries, he mentioned the services that can be provided to Iranian and Russian companies to carry out operations. One of the most important cases mentioned in this section was the possibility of Russian companies using a Riyal line of credit for importing from Iran and the possibility of settlement of Riyal and Ruble accounts between the parties.
Speeches by Iranian and Russian companies’ representatives
Present Russian companies introduced themselves in more detail and pointed out their primary needs due to conditions caused by sanctions. Iranian companies explained more about their products and emphasized their capabilities in supplying quality parts (including the history of providing parts for the products of the French company Renault) and the existence of various standardized tests and laboratories for checking parts and cars in Iran.
Short meetings between Iranian and Russian representatives
In this section, companies held meetings separately, during which they provided their catalogs and communication channels to other parties.
Conclusion
In the last section, the two issues of payment and common standardization were considered the Achilles heels of Iran and Russia’s cooperation in automobile and Auto Parts.

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Oman Business trip

Oman Business trip

Mr. Peyman Pak, head of the Iran Trade Promotion Organization, visited Oman and was accompanied by several eligible people who were invited by the Tehran chamber of commerce. The purpose of this trip was to increase trade and contracts between the two countries.

Mr. Peyman Pak and his companions visited the Chamber of Commerce, Ministries and met with Omani businessmen. The Oman Chamber of Commerce had organized a welcome meeting for them and our team had breakfast with top Omani businessmen.

The President of the Oman Chamber of Commerce and the Minister of Commerce gave a speech at this meeting and mentioned the vision of the new ruler of Oman.

The goal of the new ruler of Oman is for Oman to develop like Dubai by 2050, and to achieve this goal, free loans, interest-free loans, and land are granted, and investors are exempted from paying taxes for up to 8 years.

In the following days, B2B meetings were held with several Omani businessmen who were introduced by the ministry, and Mr. Peyman Pak was invited to open an exhibition in the field of trade and decoration. The remarkable thing was that many Iranian companies were present at this exhibition.

A series of talks and negotiations were held on behalf of our representative with Omani businessmen and he was invited to visit one of the prominent pharmaceutical companies in Oman and its warehouses.