As Sri Lanka’s apex organization for the promotion of trade and exports in the global arena, Sri Lanka Export Development Board (SLEDB) believes trade promotion to be an integral part of export development
Small & Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) and other sectors at large benefits from concerted, coordinated and well-designed promotional campaigns to propel Sri Lankan products to regionaland international markets.
Identified as an essential component of the National Export Strategy, trade promotion includes;
SLEDB work together with multiple public, private, diplomatic and global partners to promote Sri Lankan trade through conventional and digital channels.
Conventional methods of trade showcasing include the organisation and participation at trade events and exhibitions globally and organizing periodical globally synchronized event in all trade missions overseas to promote Brand Sri Lanka, its exports and investment opportunities, targeting specific Industry sectors.
SLEDB also promotes Sri Lankan industries and services online through digital marketing and advertising.
Trade events and exhibitions are one of the best methods to portray Sri Lankan products and services to the global market and build a link between local exporters and global buyers.
Sri Lanka Export Development Board organizes the participation of Sri Lankan exporters at major International Trade Fairs in potential overseas markets to facilitate B2B promotions. Among these events, there are industry-specific trade fairs, multi-product fairs, regional fairs & solo Exhibitions.
In addition, SLEDB collaborates with the local industry-based institutions to organise local trade events, which helps to promote Sri Lankan products to global markets.
Moreover, SLEDB also facilitates the participation of SMEs at global trade events and exhibitions to promote and facilitate mid-range exporters in a global arena.
Japan IT Week (Spring), 2020 the largest IT Show of Japan, is held from April 08 -10, 2020 at Tokyo Big Sight, Japan.
Seafood Expo Global 2020 & Seafood Processing Global, the world’s largest seafood trade event, is held from April 21 to 23, 2020 at Brussels, Belgium.
The international pet industry’s leading exhibition, Interzoo 2020, is held from May 19 -22, 2020 at the Exhibition Centre in Nuremberg, Germany.
FACETS Sri Lanka is the flagship event of the Sri Lanka Gem and Jewellery Association and it has become a benchmark for the Gem & Jewellery industry.
