Embassy promotes trade expo Indonesia in Senegal
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The Indonesian Embassy in Dakar, Senegal, has held a business meeting with Senegalese businessmen to promote various mainstay products and the 31st Trade Expo Indonesia (TEI) to be held in Jakarta on October 12-16, 2016.
The business meeting was attended by Senegalese businesspersons who have been doing business with their Indonesian counterparts.
Secretary general of the Senegalese national chamber of commerce and industry Ndeye Seye, Dakar chamber of commerce and industry secretary general Aly Mboub, Poultrade CEO Washimp Obalah and Libellule CEO Gaelle Rispal attended the meeting.
It was also attended by Senegalese businessmen in Thies who have visited the TEI organized in previous years.
Indonesian Ambassador to Senegal Mansyur Pangeran said here on Sunday that the relations between Indonesia and Senegal, particularly in the business field, have been running well since long ago.
However, their bilateral trade was still low, recorded at US$89.37 million only in 2015.
The Indonesian embassy promoted various mainstay products during the meeting such as oil palm, cocoa, rubber, cinnamon and textile.
During the meeting, Senegalese businessmen asked information regarding the types of products, prices, container transportation services, payment mechanism and sharia banks in Indonesia.
Poultrade is interested in developing business with Indonesia for soap noodles. It is planning toimport 300-500 tons of the product from Indonesia per month.
The ambassador said Indonesias free-visa policy was also hailed by Senegalese businesses and it is likely that more Senegalese businesses will take part in the 31st TEI.
Questions & Answers
Q.Which specific Indonesian products were promoted at the business meeting in Dakar?
Which specific Indonesian products were promoted at the business meeting in Dakar?
The Indonesian embassy promoted oil palm, cocoa, rubber, cinnamon, and textile products during the meeting. These are considered some of Indonesia's mainstay products for trade.
Q.What was the total value of bilateral trade between Indonesia and Senegal in 2015?
What was the total value of bilateral trade between Indonesia and Senegal in 2015?
Bilateral trade between Indonesia and Senegal was recorded at US$89.37 million in 2015. Despite a long-standing relationship, this figure indicates trade volume was still relatively low.
Q.Which Senegalese company expressed specific interest in importing a product from Indonesia, and what was it?
Which Senegalese company expressed specific interest in importing a product from Indonesia, and what was it?
Poultrade expressed interest in importing soap noodles from Indonesia. The company plans to import between 300 and 500 tons of the product monthly, indicating a significant business opportunity.
Q.What information did Senegalese businessmen request during the meeting?
What information did Senegalese businessmen request during the meeting?
Senegalese businessmen asked for information on product types, prices, container transportation services, payment mechanisms, and details about sharia banks in Indonesia.
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