Trade Missions

US-Africa TRADE MISSIONS

USAfriTC has been an essential driver in fostering economic links between the American and African businesses- both small and large sized corporations, as well as coordinating efforts between facilitative organizations like sister chambers in Africa and the United States.

The Trade Commission manages both inbound and outbound business delegations. Some of the important features of trade missions are:

  • Focus on expanding markets, product lines and diversification for businesses
  • One-on – one and closed group meetings with business organizations relevant to the delegation
  • Discussion on investment opportunities and networking events surrounding the trade mission visit
  • Multi-sector reach exploring business avenues in the public and private sectors

USAfriTC organizes multiple trade missions and reverse trade missions each year in order to promote U.S.-Africa business and investment. While some of USAfriTC’s trade missions are sector-specific, a number of the organization’s delegations are of an exploratory nature, providing access to the region’s most promising markets.

Why participate?

Led by a senior government or private sector official, USAfriTC Trade Missions provide access to resources from export agencies, and present unique opportunities and benefits to participants. These benefits include:

  • Access to economic and government decision-makers
  • On-the-ground support from the Trade and export agencies, including Import / Export Promotion Councils, and Ministries of Trade, U.S. Commercial Service, etc.
  • Unparalleled networking opportunities with the local business community
  • Business-to-business meetings with potential partners
  • Meet and network with senior government officials (group and private meetings)
  • Gain a deeper understanding of investment climates
  • Discover new business partners during meetings with local business leaders
  • Obtain real-time leads that can result in sales and contracts
  • Foreign market intelligence and troubleshooting

What does a USAfriTC Trade Mission include?

  • USAfriTC Missions generally take place in a one-week period business briefings
  • Market and sector presentations/discussions
  • Networking events
  • Business-to-business meetings
  • Site visits (when possible)
  • Face-time with the ministers or senior government officials

To learn more about these exciting opportunities, please contact:  info@usafricatrade.org