Much potential in Scandinavian market for exporters - OTGS

Sri Lankan exporters should tap the huge potential in the Scandinavian market including Sweden, officials of Open Trade Gate of Sweden (OTGS), told a group of Sri Lankan exporters at a half-day seminar on 'Exports to Sweden' at the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce, recently. OTGS, acts as a facilitator for potential exporters to Sweden.

The seminar facilitated by the Department of Commerce, Embassy of Sri Lanka in Sweden with the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce covered areas such as the services exporters can obtained via

the Open Trade Gate of Sweden, procedures to be followed and EU regulations.

They also highlighted the potential available for exporters in the Swedish market, details about Swedish imports and consumer demands, topics of special complexity, such as the rules of origin, certification and standards.

According to a senior official of the Open Trade Gate of Sweden, Mrs. Helena Hafgren, textiles and garments, ceramics, jewellery, fruits and vegetables, tea and spices are among the items that Sri Lankan exporters can focus on exporting to Sweden.

Trade Policy Advisor, Open Trade Gate of Sweden, Mrs. Nesli Aimufti, outlined EU trade policies and import rules, which have to be followed by the exporters.

Last year Sri Lanka exported goods worth around US$ 30 million to Sweden, while it imported goods valued at US$ 45 million.