Certified Trade Mission to Kazakhstan & Ukraine

First-Ever Certified Trade Mission to Kazakhstan and Ukraine!
Join the webinar to learn about market opportunities in two of the richest markets in Eurasia! 

 Webinar Date: Tuesday, August 7, 2018

Time: 12:00 PM ET

Participation Fee: $25

Registration: Click here to register for the trade mission webinar

Webinar Overview:

With a combined GDP of $230 billion, Kazakhstan and Ukraine offer unprecedented market opportunities in energy, infrastructure, and agriculture sectors. With a growing middle class, Kazakhstan has developed into the leading market in Central Asia and is positioning itself as a transit route between Europe and China. In Ukraine, strengthening domestic demand led by solid private consumption and sustained investment activity present new opportunities for U.S. companies. 

The Washington, DC-based U.S.–Kazakhstan Business Association (USKZBA) and U.S.–Ukraine Business Council (USUBC), in coordination with the U.S. Department of Commerce, U.S. Commercial Service, are organizing Certified Trade Missions (CTMs) to Kazakhstan and Ukraine to lead U.S. companies interested in making business connections in these promising markets in Eurasia. 

Speakers

U.S. Commercial Service Regional Senior Commercial Officer for Russia and Eurasia Michael Lally U.S. Commercial Service SCO Kazakhstan Dean Matlack US-Kazakhstan Business Association Executive Director Sarah Frese U.S. Commercial Service SCO Ukraine Martin Claessens US-Ukraine Business Council Morgan Williams 

Trade Missions Dates: 

October 24-26 – Kazakhstan (Almaty and Astana) 
October 29-30 – Ukraine (Kyiv) 
October 27-28 – Travel 

eCommerce in Russia 2018

Webinar Date: August 22, 2018
Time: 12:30 PM EST
Participation Fee: $25 USD
Registration: Click here to sign-up for "eCommerce in Russia"
Questions: Anastasia.Mukherjee@trade.gov 

Market Insider Tips from Key Experts in Russian eCommerce

Understanding eCommerce opportunities is key for American exporters navigating challenges of the Russian market. This webinar is designed to introduce U.S. manufacturers to the basics of selling consumer goods to Russia via the Internet. 

In this live interview a panel of eCommerce experts currently active and successful in the Russian eCommerce space will discuss: 

• Legal issues
• Logistical obstacles and opportunities
• Marketing strategies
• Tips for operating online stores in Russia (domestic and international)

Market Overview

Russia’s economic recovery continues, amidst relatively high oil prices, enhanced macroeconomic stability, gradual monetary loosening, and ongoing momentum in global economic growth. Growth is forecast at between 1.5% and 1.8% in the period 2018-20. (World Bank) B2C E-Commerce is forecasted to be 1.71% of total GDP in 2018. 

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.  

With over 80 million people using the internet, Russia has the largest online audience in Europe. Online sales have doubled in 3 years. The market volume amounted $16 billion for physical goods and $10 billion for online travel by 2017. The cross-border segment of eCommerce is the fastest growing. This growth has been driven in large part by Chinese companies, but key European and American players are also in the game.  

Benefits to you:

• OPPORTUNITY - Gain first-hand information on the Russian market and upcoming promotional events in the Consumer Market Sector and eCommerce. U.S. Embassy Commercial Counselor and an eCommerce market research specialist will introduce the market. 
• KNOWLEDGE - Wondering how to sell goods online to Russia and avoid common mistakes? Receive advice directly from retailers and market insiders. 
• CUSTOMIZED - Panel of experts will answer your questions in real time and share their own strategies to market entry and efficient sales.
• CONVENIENCE - No need to come to Russia to learn about the market.  Connect from your office or home by Webex. 

Webinar Series: Exploring European eCommerce

Webinar Dates: September 11th, 13th & 18th (11:00 am ET)
Participation Cost: $75 For the Series (all three webinars included)
Registration: Click here to sign-up
Questions: julie.carducci@trade.gov or tobias.wester@trade.gov

The U.S. Commercial Service is pleased to present a webinar series for U.S. SMEs looking to boost exports to the European Union through e-commerce.

In 2015, the European Commission unveiled the Digital Single Market strategy, making the growth of the digital economy a priority for Europe. In 2016, E-commerce sales in Europe reached $628 billion, up 15%, with 261 million consumers shopping online

What does this mean for U.S. exporters?

Join the US Commercial Service as we explore the implications of the EU Digital Market strategy for U.S. exporters. Over the course of the series, experts will provide insight on how to find best markets, getting goods to market and tips on e-commerce VAT. Speakers will offer practical advice to U.S. SMEs looking to do business in Europe.

Webinar #1

September 11 - Finding Europe's Best eCommerce Markets

• Regional market segmentation in Europe
• Using data to target the best e-commerce markets
• E-Commerce Europe entry strategies
• Speaker: Finnian O'Cionnaith, Head of Research & Development - GEODIS

Webinar #2

September 13 - eCommerce Distribution for Europe

• Logistics and distribution challenges when fulfilling orders from Europe.
• Service expectations of the European customers.
• Cost structures based on sales volume.
• Speakers: Stan de Caluwe, Se. Manager Supply Chain Solutions - Holland International Distribution Council & Chris Boyle, President - Global Access

Webinar #3

September 18 - VAT Fulfillment for eCommerce

• What is VAT and how is it paid?
• Differences in VAT fulfillment between standard exports and eCommerce
• Properly invoicing customers on B2C shipments
• Speakers: Daniela Treplow, Market Communications, EuroVAT

To view previously recorded webinars go to
export.gov/europe 

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