CBI – Centre for the Promotion of Imports from developing countries – is an Agency of the Netherlands Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Established in 1971 in order to support producers / exporters to get a foothold in the Netherlands market, support to Business Support Organisations in improving their capabilities and to act as a Matchmaker between suppliers and buyers.
Mission
CBI contributes to sustainable economic development in developing countries through the expansion of exports from these countries.
Vision
CBI is THE expert in export development and export promotion from developing countries.
We have a solid network of international stakeholders.
Our contribution consists of sustainable strengthening of the competitive capacity of SME exporters and producers in developing countries, focusing primarily on European markets.
We achieve this by offering an integrated approach, which is applicable to companies, business support organisations and governmental authorities.
Our core competence is threefold: advice, counselling and knowledge management.
CBI’s database contains 3,000 documents incl. market studies, export manuals, design guides, fashion forecasts and 5,000 selected hyperlinks to additional information sources.
Fresh Fruit and Vegetables for all countries
Cut flowers and foliage for all countries
Contact
Postal address
P.O.Box 93144
2509 AC The Hague
The Netherlands
Visiting address
Prinses Beatrixlaan 2
2595 AL The Hague
The Netherlands