nkpommpko:
for the dangotes these government agencies are not for small scall exporter, we need to encourage small scale export, so every body can get involved

biafranqueen:
Great point! What is needed is manufacturing or packaging the raw foods. Importation of food needs to drop by 1/2, so people will have no choice but get creative.

Infomizer:




1. Economics (Foreign exchange, balance of trade)
2. Some of the 'foods' that are exported are used more abroad than here, as in, the local consumption is far lower than what is produced, e.g sesame seed, hibiscus flower (zobo), gum Arabic and so on. Apart from cassava and its end products (Garri should be almost free for Nigerians), I think we'd be better off exporting o!

Cheers

sukkot:
exactly. how are ya ?

biafranqueen:
I am good thanks for asking, hope your good.

biafranqueen:
I suggest you go to your local office and just get some info when you have a chance. Even if you get information from other exporters or on how to secure a loan it is helpful to learn. BTW people like Dangote have no need for such, this is for the everyday person to get info. Just try your luck my Dear it won't hurt.

Onegai:
What about Sorghum?

I have an interest in it, but would rather be a silent investor, than be involved in day-to-day running. Show me a viable Business plan, outlining your buyer, operations, expected and projected 5-year growth (solid numbers), fallback plan, let me weigh the pros and cons, get 2 lawyers to represent us and a bank through which we conduct the transaction legally and I get surety on my investment (should you decide to abscond or swindle me of my investment), well you can add me to your pool of investors. I've seen some proposals, but I always get the feeling it's a one-man show and I will hear all sorts of stories, so I back away.

Some of us would rather invest in the business as shareholders than run the day-to-day company. But you need to do your math and be open and honest, and for goodness sake, don't appeal to me on the basis of religion or tribe. I will never invest with those sentimental parameters.

biafranqueen:
What a blessing your hobby can make you a very wealthy person.

nkpommpko:
my dear I have.

InyinyaAgbaOku:
I don't get the charcoal part.
I thought the world has moved away from that as an energy source?

hahn:

Good points. However, production for the local market should be the first priority before exportation.
That's my take

datmix:
Export timber and you will be smiling... Its contraband thou but if you know your way out you will smile to the bank... Na Nigeria we dey

Chrisabig:




If you can get the gallstone then we talk business, I live in China.

biafranqueen:
The Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC) is the government agency responsible for regulation, promotion, recording and monitoring of export trade in the country. It is the organ which the government uses to implement its export policies and strategies.
http://www.nepc.gov.ng/page_contact_us.html
How the Nigerian Export Promotion Council Can Help You
The NEPC became even more active under the democratic dispensation. As an exporter, there are several ways through which the NEPC can help and protect your export business. Some of these include-:

1. Provide a list of Exportable Products-: If you are just considering going into export business but you are unsure of what to export; you can visit the NEPC’s website. There, you would find a long list of products that you can export and the countries you can export to. If you have an existing business, you can also find out where you can start exporting your products to through the NEPC. There are also materials that you could download on their website or materials you could picks up from their office that sheds more light on this.

2. The NEPC also provides technical support to exporters in the following areas-:

Ensure proper documentation of export transactions-: Proper documentation is very important in exportation because it shows proof and provides a legal basis for transactions. The NEPC would let you know which documents you need, how to get them, the need for those documents as well as the places to send the documents to.
Business Registration -: Before you can carry out exportation business; you have to register with the NEPC. This registration is beneficial for you because the NEPC maintains a database of all Nigerian exporters that overseas buyers can use to find legitimate suppliers. That opens ups another avenue for buyers to reach you and buy products from you.
Quality and Standards-: The NEPC also monitors the quality and standards of products goings out to ensure that they are of high quality.
Payment-: The agency also helps you suggest the best and most secure payment methods.

3. Organize Trade Fairs and Exhibitions-: The NEPC also helps to organize and facilitate the participation of Nigerians in international trade fairs and exhibition events. If you are registered with the NEPC and have a solid or innovative product; the NEPC can facilitate your participation in trade fairs and exhibition programs.

4. Bring Exporters together-: The NEPC also creates an avenue for exporters to come together under one umbrella to relate and discuss issues related to export promotion and development. It makes it easier for exporters to network with one another.

5. Provides information on product sourcing-: If you are unsure of where to get particular products for export, you can ask the NEPC for help. They would be able to give you information on where to find the products you are looking for in Nigeria.

6. Administer Grants and Incentives-: If you are registered with the NEPC, then you can easily access some of the grants and incentives that the government doles out regularly to help exporters in the country. Exporters of agricultural products receive a lot of incentives from the government regularly.

7. Help to simplify the export procedure-: If you are new into exportation, it’s easy to get confused and misunderstand the procedure; a visit to the office of the NEPC would help to enlighten you and put things in perspective. The NEPC can assist you such that you don’t have to go through some so-called ‘export gurus’ who charge you thousands just to train you on how to start an exportation business.

8. Carry out research and studies-: The NEPC also carries out regular studies and research into matters concerning exporters and factors that may affect/influence exportation in Nigeria. As an exporter, you can benefit greatly from such research and studies.

9. Help to solve problems-: If at any point in your export business you encounter some challenges or problems; the NEPC is your go-to agency for complaints and solutions to your challenges. If you want to find out if a company/overseas buyer is legitimate or not; you can contact the NEPC who would help you investigate through the buying country’s embassy.

10. Create awareness and publicity-: The NEPC also does a lot of local and international advertisements and promotions which is also directly beneficial to you as an exporter.

11. Provide Financial Support-: Lastly, you can get financial support through the NEPC; although the NEPC might not be able to give you direct loans, they can provide useful information on where to get loans easily for your export business. They may also be able to guarantee a loan for you.

Chrisabig:




If you can get the gallstone then we talk business, I live in China.

biafranqueen:


http://www.mytopbusinessideas.com/non-oil-export-products/