On April 13, 2018 U.S.-Tajikistan Business Council (USTJBC) hosted a live video conference with participation of Chargé d’Affaires Kevin Covert of U.S. Embassy to Tajikistan, Mr. Yahyo Valiev of Embassy of Tajikistan to the United States, Angela Tierney and Elshan Baloghlanov of WCC International Inc.
WCC International highlighted bilateral trade statistics (2017), talked about the export of innovative U.S. goods and services in the energy, climate-controlled storage and transportation solutions, modern agriculture techniques, including aquaponics.
Presenters also briefly spoke about how Tajik businesses and young entrepreneurs can get access to global ecommerce platforms like Amazon, E-Bay, and Etsy, especially via merchant account services of WCC International, where businesses can unleash opportunities of selling their products and services to customers both locally and globally.
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- GVC Competition for US Market: China vs. Mexico
- NAFTA’s Impact on the Mexican and U.S. Economies
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- Market Entry Strategies for Exporters and Investors
- Market and Customer Research techniques
- International Marketing: Product localization and adaptation
- Price Adjustment to local market demand
- Customs Clearance, Logistics, Distribution and Fulfillment
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Push towards generics over patented medicines
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Improving manufacturing/quality standards in developing countries
Increasing political support for local manufacturing in Africa
Greater focus on Africa as a “Market Opportunity
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- International Marketing: Product localization and adaptation
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Videoconference with Tajikistan: Doing Business with the United States
1. WE HELP BUSINESSES BUY & SELL
ACROSS BORDERS HASSLE-FREE
Doing Business with the United States:
Opportunities for Tajikistan
April 13, 2018
Washington DC, United States
U.S. - Tajikistan Chamber of Commerce
Hosted By:
3. U.S.- Tajikistan Bilateral Trade in Numbers
IMPORTS FROM
TAJIKISTAN
U.S. EXPORTS
TO TAJIKISTAN
Source: Foreign Trade Division, U.S. Census Bureau
4. Business Opportunities in Tajikistan
Power Generation and Distribution
Food Processing and Packaging
Agribusiness machinery and farming equipment and services
Mining equipment and services
Construction equipment and machinery materials and services
Tourism & Hospitality
5. Energy, Power Generation and Distribution
Tajikistan is on the 8th place
in the world in terms of
availability of hydro-
resources,but less than 6
percent of available capacity
is used.
HYDROPOWER AND SOLAR ENERGY POTENTIAL BOTH
FOR DOMESTIC USE & EXPORTING IS HUGE
6. What You Can Buy from the United States?
Export of Services
Construction, design, and engineering
Banking and financial services
Insurance services
Legal and accounting services
Computer and data services
Educational Services
Services in support of Product exports
Export of Goods
Input Materials
Packaging & Processing Tech
Instrumentation & Tools
Agriculture inputs Seeds, Fertilizers
Computers & Electronics
Oil Gas and Minerals
7. Why the United States of America?
The United States is world renowned for high-quality, innovative goods and
services, best business practices and superb customer service
The United States is a world leader in solving an industry-specific business
problems, and launching turnkey business operations around the globe
The United States is known for excellence in education, training and
capacity building for public and private entities
The business ecosystem of the United States enables all businesses get
access to investments, technology and new business models
United States is a world leader in product innovation, manufacturing,
branding and marketing, and a highly skilled workforce.
10. OPIC’s presence in select businesses of Tajikistan
Supports all sort of projects:
- Social impact investments
- Women empowerment
- Alternative energy
12. Marketplace: Opportunities and Challenges
Internet penetration in Central Asia
Kazakhstan - 76.8%
Uzbekistan - 50.4%
Kyrgyzstan - 35.5%
Tajikistan - 20.5%
Turkmenistan - 18%
Afganistan - 11.7%
Number of Internet users in Tajikistan
Total: 1,705,345
Percent of population:20.5%
(July 2016 est.)
Source: International Telecommunication Union
Mobile Cellular Subscriptions:
9,400,000 subscribers (2016)
Per 100 inhabitants:113
(July 2016 est.)
13. Atlas Media MIT Lab
https://atlas.media.mit.edu/
Useful Links for Market Research
http://databank.worldbank.org/
https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/
World Bank’s World Integrated Trade Solutions: http://wits.worldbank.org/
International Monetary Fund: http://www.imf.org/en/Countries/
http://www.nielsen.com/
http://www.eiu.com/
http://www.pewinternet.org/
16. 1
Source: The World Bank: https://data.worldbank.org
GDP per Capita / Country Comparison (2016 est.)
Tajikistan $2,985
Kirgizstan $3,557
Uzbekistan $6,525
China $15,559
Turkmenistan $16,908
Russia $25,331
Kazakhstan $23,162
European Union (ave.) $35,632
United States $57,638
17. WholesalerSupplier Manufacturer Distributor Retailer Consumer
B2B
B2C
WCC International, Inc. I 10411 Motor City Drive STE 750 I Phone (+1) 301.202.8586 I www.wccinternational.com I office@wccinternational.com
Where are you along the supply chain?
19. Business Opportunities in Agriculture of Tajikistan
Great for:
- SMALL FARMS
- BREWERIES & WINE CELLARS
- DAIRY, POULTRY & MEAT
- RESTAURANTS & GROCERIES
- FLORAL, NURSERY, PLANTS, ETC.
Problem:
Up to 30% of agricultural produce
is lost due to lack of storage and
processing capacity.
Solution:
Cheap alternative of Walk-in cooler
refrigeration system
Sold over 45,000 units to
customers in 70+ countries
23. U.S. businesses can help you find:
ü Machines, Components and Spare Parts
ü New, Used and Refurbished Equipment
ü Maintenance, Service and Tech Support,
ü Education and Training
Packaging and Processing Solution Providers
25. Product Localization & Adaptation
Product Naming
Text and Graphics
Culture
Region
Language
Symbols, icons and colors
Numeric, date and time formats
Container size (if applicable)
Legal and other requirements
26. Landed Cost of Imported Products
Shipping Customs Risk Overhead
Landed
Cost
Crating
Packing
Handling
Freight
Duties
Taxes
Tariffs
Brokers fees
Harbor fees
Customs bond
Insurance
Compliance
FDA Exam Fees
Quality
Safety
Purchasing staff
Due diligence cost
Travel
Exchange rates
L/C charges
Bank Interests
– Certificate of Origin
– GSP Certificate (if applicable)
– Other documents (depends on goods entered)
• Import/Export Documents
– Power of Attorney (CBP)
– AWB / Bill of Lading
– Commercial Invoice / Consular Invoice
30. Merchant Account Solution
Merchant Account allows:
ü Accept local and global
payments
ü Connect your local bank
account
ü Track expenses, bills and
sales taxes
ü Customize and create
unlimited invoices and
estimates
ü Add partners, investors
and other collaborators
ü Prepare accounting and
bookkeeping reports
ü Integrate various
payment options like
PayPal and Stripe
31. Unique U.S. Products: Export of On-Demand Training
Governments I Libraries I Universities I Corporations I Business Associations
LEARNING
SOLUTIONS
FOR:
32. TIME TO ASK
QUESTIONS
Q/A
WE HELP BUSINESSES BUY & SELL
ACROSS BORDERS HASSLE-FREE
WCC International, Inc.
10411 Motor City Drive, STE 750
Phone (+1) 301.202.8586
office@wccinternational.com
www.wccinternational.com