The Import/Export and General Merchandise Trade Group facilitates international commerce by streamlining the movement of goods across borders, reducing costs, and boosting economic efficiency through strategic sourcing. Its core objectives include expanding market share, achieving economies of scale, maximizing profitability, and ensuring compliance with local and international trade regulations.
The Trade Group plays a vital role in supporting members through:
- Export Promotion: Supporting the industrial transformation of Taraba’s agricultural sector by positioning key produce—such as Tea, Coffee, Sesame Seeds, Soybeans, —for the global market.
- Market Intelligence & Logistics: Providing timely market updates and coordinating logistics, freight forwarding, and customs clearance to ensure timely, cost-effective delivery.
- Market Diversification: Developing networks to identify new markets, increase sales, and reduce reliance on single markets.
- Risk Management: Assisting members in mitigating risks associated with international trade, including currency fluctuations, regulatory changes, and logistics delays.
- Capacity Building: Organizing customer relations training and workshops to build members' capacity in gaining trust, negotiating contracts, and ensuring quality control.
The primary objectives of the Trade Group are to:
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Maximize Profitability: Conduct research and consultancy to update members on high-demand markets and better pricing opportunities.
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Ensure Compliance: Guide members in navigating international laws and customs to avoid fines or seizure of goods.
