eBUSINESS WITH IMPORTERS OF KAZAKHSTAN

PRODECA - the Department of Climate Action, Food and Rural Agenda - is organising online B2B meetings between Catalan food and drink producers and importers from Kazakhstan.

COUNTRY DATA

• KAZAKHSTAN 

Located between Russia, China and the Middle East, Kazakhstan has a population of 18 million and enjoys a very good geostrategic position.

In 2020 the COVID-19 pandemic significantly affected its economy, raising unemployment and reducing household incomes, so Kazakhs spend more on basic foodstuffs.

Kazakhstan is party to the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) Treaty between Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Armenia and Kyrgyzstan. 

The EU is Kazakhstan's most important trading partner, accounting for almost 30% of its foreign trade, and is also the largest foreign investor in the country. 

The EPCA (The Enhanced Partnership and Cooperation Agreement) came into force in 2020, an agreement between Kazakhstan and the EU governing trade and economic relations between the European Union and Kazakhstan, the first Central Asian country to sign an EPCA with the EU.

Traditional retailers account for more than 60% of agri-food distribution in Kazakhstan.

Kazakhstan's trade turnover in January–May 2022 rose by 53.6% year on year.

Imports from China traditionally lead among other countries (36.6%). 

41% of all imports come from CIS (Commonwealth of Independent States) countries, of which 38.4% is from Russia, Kazakhstan's main trading partner.

ORGANISATION OF THE EVENT

Once registered, each company will receive a form with the information the importer requests, which must be returned completed to Prodeca together with a digital catalogue of its products in English and/or Russian.

If the buyer confirms its interest, Prodeca will arrange its online meeting with the Catalan company concerned via a digital platform. 

If the Catalan company fails to attend once the day and time of the meeting with the importer have been agreed, Prodeca does not undertake to arrange a new date. If it is the buyer who is unable to attend, Prodeca will arrange a new proposed meeting. 

The meeting will be held in English or Russian.

No samples are expected to be sent before the meeting.

In addition to the online meetings with Kazakh importers, Prodeca will provide participating Catalan companies with information on the Kazakh market and the store checks of that country's supermarket chains, prepared for this event by the consultants hired by Prodeca.

WHO IT IS AIMED AT

Producers based in Catalonia from the following sectors may take part: 

• OLIVE OIL
• OLIVES
• COFFEE
• PRESERVED VEGETABLES
• CHOCOLATE
• WINE, CAVA (recognised brands)
• SNACKS
• NON-ALCOHOLIC DRINKS
• BEERS
• DEHYDRATED SOUPS
• CHEESES

CONDITIONS OF PARTICIPATION

Registrations will be accepted in the order they reach Prodeca, and the participating companies will be selected on the basis of the importers' interest. 

A maximum of 3 companies per sector. 

Prodeca reserves the right to select companies according to criteria of sectoral fit and product suitability for the market concerned. 

REGISTRATION DEADLINE

Companies interested in taking part in this event must complete the registration form and send it to Prodeca before 16 November 2022. 

COST OF PARTICIPATION

• Prodeca will cover the costs of organising this event.
• There is no cost for participating companies.