Why Should I Attend?
- The U.S. has a robust trade and investment relationship with the ten countries that comprise the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).
- ASEAN collectively is the U.S.’s fourth-largest goods trading partner and together represents a market with a GDP of more than $3 trillion and a population of 667 million people.
- U.S. total exports (domestic exports plus re-exports) of agricultural products to ASEAN totaled $13.6 billion in 2020, with tree nuts at $1.3 billion and processed fruits and vegetables at $827 million.
- U.S. products are well-positioned to enter the market as consumers are already aware of the premium quality and price of the products, allowing for the products to remain competitive when accounting for export costs.
- The ASEAN region is experiencing large economic growth and is expected to continue to do so in the coming years.
- Meet with 5+ buyers representing ASEAN countries in one California location.
What Should I Expect?
- Valuable market research, including industry sector information and buyer profiles.
- Showcase your facility and productline during site visits.
- Meet one-on-one with prospective buyers during business-to-business (B2B) meeting sessions.
- In-country representative provides briefing on regional economic and business conditions.
Suitable Products* Include:
- Bulk: Dried Fruits, e.g. Raisins, Prunes, Dates, etc.
- Bulk: Tree Nuts, e.g. Almonds, Walnuts, Pistachios, etc.
*Only California companies with specialty crop products, as defined by USDA AMS and grown in California, can participate.
Registration:
- There is no fee to participate in this activity.
- Registration deadline: September 14, 2022