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EXPLORE AND DIVERSIFY YOUR EXPORT MARKETS: OUTWARD SELLING MISSION TO TOKYO, JAPAN FROM 08-14 MARCH 2026

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The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (the dtic) invites interested companies to participate in an Outward Selling Mission (OSM) to Tokyo, Japan, from 08-14 March 2026. The purpose of the mission is to promote South African value-added products and services in this market. The mission will comprise of a Business Seminar, B2B meetings, as well as site visits.


Targeted sector: Agro-Processing

Entities that wish to apply for the EMIA funding must:

• Have been in business for at least two years;

• Acquired a proven business track record;

• Be competitive in the South African market;

• Be export-ready and/or have exported previously;

• Have the capacity to timeously supply any export orders resulting from the OSM; and

• Have a valid and active tax clearance certificate.

the dtic will provide:

• Economy class return airfare up to a pre-determined maximum amount;

• Daily accommodation up to a pre-determined maximum amount (bed and breakfast only); and

• Excess luggage allowance for samples up to R2,500 per delegate.



The closing date for applications is 20 November 2025.


NO COURIER/POSTED APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED.


Application forms and EMIA enquiries should be directed to: OSMJapan2025@thedtic.gov.za


Applications for funding must be addressed to: OSMJapan2025@thedtic.gov.za


The email subject must make mention of the event name, date and all documents must be submitted in a zip-folder file. Only electronic applications submitted to the above e-mail address will be processed.


For trade enquiries, please contact:

Ms Meresina Ranphabana

Telephone: (012) 394-5918


Download Application Forms here:




 
 
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