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About Explore your Export Opportunities in Portugal

Join the Department for International Trade (DIT) North East, along with the DIT Portugal team for a webinar designed to provide insight into the opportunities available within the Portuguese market and how to establish relationships with in-market specialists.

Why take part?
Hear from Manuela Diniz, Trade & Investment Manager from DIT Portugal who will provide an overview of the current export opportunities and offer guidance on how to do business in this market.
This is a great opportunity for North East companies to showcase their products or services with DIT Portugal and forge ongoing business relationships.

About Portugal
Portugal is located in the western part of the Iberian Peninsula and has strong ties with the UK.
Total trade between the UK and Portugal was worth €13.8bn in 2019 and UK exports to Portugal reached €4.3bn in 2019, showing a growth of 18.2% that represented an additional €659m in sales. This was the largest annual rise on record in the last 10 years.With a population of 10.3 Million people, Portugal is also a gateway to Portuguese-speaking markets including Brazil, Angola and Mozambique, representing a market of near 250 Million people.

Key Sectors 

The main commercial opportunities for North East companies fall within the following sectors:

• Defence and Security
• Energy and Renewables
• Financial, Professional and Business Services
• Life Sciences, Biotechnology and Pharmaceuticals
• Technology and Telecoms

Register here.

Event Overview

Event Organiser:

the Department for International Trade (DIT)

Event Dates:

Thursday 19th November 2020

Event Duration:

11am - 12pm

Event Cost:

Event Type:

Webinar

Event Location:

Darlington