 Live Interview with Russian Market Distributor & Retailer
Overview:
Identifying the right partner is often essential for American exporters seeking to capitalize on significant opportunities and navigate challenges in the Russian market.
Russia's 2014-2016 economic downturn, driven by low oil prices and the lack of structural economic reform, squeezed both Russian corporations and the average consumer. While targeted American and European economic sanctions remain in place, there is no overall trade embargo on Russia. On the back of a tight fiscal and monetary policy, coupled with higher oil prices, Russia should return to limited economic growth of 1-2% in 2017.
Over 1,000 American firms of all sizes continue to do business in Russia, given its 142 million consumers, $27k+ GDP per capita (as measured in purchasing power parity), a growing middle class and highly educated and trained workforce.
The wild west of the 1990s in Russia is over. Russian distributors are no longer lining up to represent international companies.
U.S. companies must search for partners proactively in order to understand the ins and outs of the market. Moreover, business in Russia is moving fast. There is tremendous competition from the rest of the world, including China. Choosing the right distributor is one of the most important things you can do when doing business in Russia.
 Benefits:
• Opportunity – First-hand information on the Russian market and upcoming promotional events in the Consumer Market Sector. U.S. Embassy Commercial Counselor will introduce the market.
• Knowledge – How to make a pitch to a Russian company and avoid common mistakes? Receive advice directly from market insiders: distributor and retailer
• Customized – Russian distributor and retailer will answer your questions re efficient partnership with a Russian company
• Convenience – No need to come to Russia to learn about the market. Connect from your office or home by webex.
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