Organising your exports correctly can make the difference between making a profit or a loss. You need a good understanding of practical matters regarding customs, tariffs, transport, payment terms and insurance. You also need to organise your export documents and address key sustainability issues, such as packaging and certification schemes.

It’s not surprising that sales and shipping are different departments. Moving goods from the factory to the next step in the chain involves detailed preparation and checking. For example, checking that the product is correct, that the PO is correct, that the payment terms and conditions are clear and communicated, that the packaging and the label is correct, that the technical and shipping documents are correct, that the goods are picked up at the right time and so on. Delays and mistakes can be very costly. Make sure you check and double check at every stage of the process and keep tracking and communicating the progress. Of course, there can still be problems. If there are, make sure you contact your buyer straightaway.

Andrew Jones, Director of Fair Venture Consulting, which specialises in providing services to help small and medium enterprises succeed in the European market.

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Spain is Europe’s leading agricultural producer. In recent years, the country has also gained status as a trader. Opportunities can be found in both local production and the supply of tropical fruits to the market. Spain can also be the right partner for reaching other markets in Europe. The up-and-coming role of Spain as a hub for other European markets comes with additional requirements for certifications and pesticide levels. 

 

The European market for coconuts is relatively small with many potential suppliers. Young and mature coconuts are very different markets, each with its own specifications and requirements. Ivory Coast (mature coconuts), Thailand and Vietnam (young coconuts) are the main players reaching large sales channels, such as supermarkets. Freshness and sustainable production are key if you want to participate in the European coconut trade.

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Exporting coconut to Europe requires a lot of hard work and knowledge. To help you prepare CBI provides a Market Potential study with a list of European countries that offer the most opportunities for export of coconut and it describes the trends that offer new opportunities. The Market Entry study on this page contains information about buyer requirements and certifications, main market segments and distribution channels as well as information about the competition. 

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Exporting lemons to Europe requires a lot of hard work and knowledge. To help you prepare CBI provides a Market Potential study with a list of European countries that offer the most opportunities for export of lemons and it describes the trends that offer new opportunities. The Market Entry study on this page contains information about buyer requirements and certifications, main market segments and distribution channels as well as information about the competition. 

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Exporting plums to Europe requires a lot of hard work and knowledge. To help you prepare CBI provides a Market Potential study with a list of European countries that offer the most opportunities for export of plums and it describes the trends that offer new opportunities. The Market Entry study on this page contains information about buyer requirements and certifications, main market segments and distribution channels as well as information about the competition. 

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Exporting table grapes to Europe requires a lot of hard work and knowledge. To help you prepare CBI provides market information with trends which offer opportunities in the European market for exporting table grapes. From information about buyer requirements and certifications when exporting table grapes, to main market segments and distribution channels for exporting table grapes as well as information about the competition.

In 2020 Belgium sourced 96% of its coffee imports directly from producing countries. The three main green coffee suppliers were Brazil, Vietnam and Honduras, accounting for about 58% of total supplies. The increasing interest in high-quality and certified coffees in Belgium underlines the growing importance of origin, traceability and social impact of coffee. This makes storytelling an increasingly important aspect for every actor along the value chain in the coffee sector.

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Exporting mangoes to Europe requires a lot of hard work and knowledge. To help you prepare CBI provides market information with trends which offer opportunities in the European market for mangoes. From information about buyer requirements and certifications when exporting mangoes, to main market segments and distribution channels for exporting mangoes as well as information about the competition.

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Exporting blueberries to Europe requires a lot of hard work and knowledge. To help you prepare CBI provides a Market Potential study with a list of European countries that offer the most opportunities for export of blueberries and it describes the trends that offer new opportunities. The Market Entry study on this page contains information about buyer requirements and certifications, main market segments and distribution channels as well as information about the competition. 

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