Slovenia exported EUR 5.3 billion worth of goods in September, 53% more than in the same month a year ago, as imports rose by 34% to EUR 5 billion in the period, fresh figures from the Statistics Office show.
The export-import ratio was 105%, which means Slovenia generated a surplus of EUR 260,000.
Exports to EU markets were up by 31% year-on-year to just over EUR 3 billion as imports from EU countries rose by 17% to EUR 2.84 billion.
The value of Slovenia’s external trade with third countries also increased, with exports going up by 95% to EUR 2.29 billion, and imports rising by 64% to EUR 2.20 billion.
A major share in trade with non-EU countries were operations involving processing, including modification, making, composition, improvement or renovation with the aim of making new or significantly improved products.
Excluding processing transactions, exports to markets outside the EU amounted to roughly a billion euros, which marks a 32% increase from September 2021, while imports exclusive of those transactions were up by 62% to EUR 1.1 billion.
In the first nine months of the year, merchandise exports were up by 37% on the same period last year to EUR 39.66 billion and imports rose by 45% to EUR 42.49 billion.
External trade deficit amounted to EUR 2.83 billion in the period, with the export-import ratio at 93%.
In the first three quarters of the year, Slovenian companies exported most goods to Switzerland (21.7%) where processing transactions represented a high share, followed by Germany (14.6%), Italy (10.8%), Croatia (8.5%), Austria (6.5%) and France (3.3%).
Most of imports were also from Switzerland (14.6%), followed by those from Germany (12.5%), Italy (11.3%), China (9.5%), Austria (8.6%) and Croatia (5.1%). With those countries, Slovenia generated more than 60% of the total trade in goods.
Ljubljana is hosting the annual European Food Summit from Saturday to Monday for the third time since it was incepted in 2019. Michelin-starred Slovenian chef Ana Roš is confident that the event puts Slovenia on the gastronomy map.
This year’s summit is devoted mainly to the importance of a sustainable approach to food and stepped-up responsibility in handling food, the organisers told a press conference in Ljubljana on Thursday.
As part of the event, the Gourmet Ljubljana Crawl and Ljubljana Soul Chefs will take place on Saturday.
On Sunday, food tours will be held for journalists to present cooperation between local producers and top-rated chefs in several Slovenian regions. Best Slovenian gastronomic practices will be in focus, said Barbara Zmrzlikar, head of research, development, innovation and EU projects at the Slovenian Tourist Board (STO).
The main part of the summit will be held in Ljubljana Castle on Monday when world-class chefs, scientists and journalists will discuss ways to boost food sustainability. The ‘Common-Sensitarian’ Food Culture Manifesto will be unveiled in a bid to improve society’s attitudes towards nutrition and diets.
At the press conference, Roš, the celebrated chef from Hiša Franko, who has recently again made it among the top ten world chefs, a list by The Best Chef, said that the event put Slovenia on the gastronomy map, where the country wants to be positioned and where it also belongs.
The summit is part of the November Gourmet Ljubljana gastronomy festival that will bring a number of events to the capital until 30 November.
African Creative Economy Investor Masterclass Series at CANEX WKND 2022
The Creative Economy Practice at CcHUB presents the 3rd session of its African Creative Economy Investor MasterClass Series. It is open to existing fund managers including Angel Investors and networks, Venture Capital Funds, Syndicate Funds and Members, Private Equity Funds, and Impact Funds. This session is a two-day intensive, in-person workshop that will be held during Afreximbank’s Creative Africa Nexus in Abidjan on the 24 and 25th of November. The workshop fee is Seven Hundred and Fifty United States Dollars ($750) which will cover the cost of the two-day workshop, materials and tea break, and lunches on both days. Access to CANEX delegate activities will also be available as part of the package. Please note that you will need to cover the cost of your travel to Abidjan and accommodation.To express interest in attending, please register your interest HERE
Bumpa, formerly known as SalesCabal, was relaunched in February 2021 by Kelvin Umechukwu (CEO) and Adetunji Opayele (CTO). It helps retailers manage and grow their businesses using their smartphones.
The company says it is building the infrastructure to fuel online commerce and empower African small business owners to start, run, and grow their businesses from their mobile devices.
The startup, which Umechukwu calls “Shopify for Africa,” assists merchants and businesses in moving their operations online. It allows merchants with no technical skills and experience to set up their eCommerce store using their smartphones.
In September 2021, the company raised a $200,000 pre-seed.
In August 2022, Bumpa announced the integration of its platform with Meta, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, to boost social commerce for business owners.
It allows social merchants to manage their direct messages (DMs) from Instagram, Facebook, and WhatsApp directly on Bumpa without having to go to any of the Meta platforms.
Further, Bumpa wants to integrate its products and channels that small businesses use with a single click of a button, thereby facilitating the transfer of information for efficiency.
It also will prioritise tasks based on orders and activities completed on the platform.
Slovenian business clubs operating in Africa – Le développement des affaires Tuniso-Slovène and Nigeria-Slovenia Chamber of Commerce LTD/GTE, are organizing a business event – Africa Business Day 2022.
This interactive event will be attended by other representatives of Business clubs working in African countries, representatives of SID Bank, representatives of the government of Republic of Slovenia, representatives of SPIRIT Slovenia and entrepreneurs with business experience in Africa.
The event will take place on Monday, October 24, 2022 at the Chamber of Commerce of Slovenia (GZS) at 10:00 AM
Your participation would have precious meaning for our business event, so you are kindly invited to attend.
The event is supported and co-financed by the SPIRIT agency and the Ministry of Economic Development and Technology of the Republic of Slovenia.
Activities of associations Le développement des affaires Tuniso-Slovène and Nigeria-Slovenia Chamber of Commerce LTD/GTE are supported and co-financed by the Ministry of Economic Development and Technology of the Republic of Slovenia and agency SPIRIT Slovenia.
07-10 November 2022 | Landmark Centre, Lagos, Nigeria
Wood Expo Nigeria is the 1st Veritable platform where Wood specialist all over Sub-saharan Africa will showcase wood Machinery & Equipments , meet to exchange ideas with Government Stakeholders, Architects and other building Professionals to Network and explore the potentials of the Wood Sector.
MISSION PACKAGE
We are pleased to announce Slovenia Trade Delegation to Wood EXPO Nigeria organized by Nigeria – Slovenia Chamber of Commerce LTD/GTE. The mission, which will take place in Lagos, Nigeria from 07 – 10 November 2022, is an important component of our Go Africa Project designed to open doors, provide B2B and B2G contacts, direct networking and to position your business for export or investment success.
We invite you to Wood EXPO Nigeria, which offers a unique opportunity to introduce and extend the reach of your business to the thriving wood sector of Nigeria.
WHY EXHIBIT?
Wood Expo Nigeria has been instrumental in creating a unique platform for the Wood & Woodworking Machinery industry. It gives the chance to the exhibitors to display their products and services in the best possible manner in front of quality audience. It also contributes towards brand awareness for the companies both regionally and internationally.
Access to more than 10,000 elite trade professionals from the Sub-Sahara Africa and beyond to promote and display your latest products and services.
Connect with key visitors from the wood industry having purchasing authority.
Establish new contacts and expand your business reach by meeting relevant business partners (suppliers, manufacturers, trade associations and institutions)
Learn about latest industry trends, technologies and products at display by interacting with industry experts.
Strong opportunities to close onsite business deals with serious buyers.
Get special brand recognition and promotion through an intense regional and international marketing campaign.
PARTICIPATION: Participation is open to companies and Individuals, interested in doing business in Nigeria or seeking partnerships, distributors or representatives in the wood sector.
Participants can exhibit or visit and network.
Participation cost (Exhibition):Euro 200 per sqm (min 9sqm) Euro 1800
Administration cost:Euro 300 per person/company
Visa: 3 months single entry Nigerian visa (Online only -Visa on arrival)
Hotel: (5 nights) Euro 800 per person
Return Ticket: Euro 900 per person (Optional)
PARTICIPATION FEE: The fee covers the entire program preparation and actualization of the program including 4 day exhibition, local logistics, hotel accommodation, networking events, and flight ticket. (Lunch and Dinner not Included) The all-inclusive participation fee is in the amount of €3200 for each company exhibiting and €2000 to join trade mission and B2B networking without exhibition.
DEADLINE FOR REGISTRATION:31st October, 2022.
EXHIBITION SPACE: Shell scheme plan: A fully fitted square profile built to a height of 3.0m
Stand includes:
Exhibition grade podium carpet
Rear and side walls with white infill panels (2.38mH x 0.965mW)
Fascia with vinyl cut exhibitor name and stand number in English
Electrical package including 2 spotlights, 1 power socket with electricity
Furniture package with 1 table, 2 chairs
BENEFITS OF EXHITING:
Demonstrate your ability to provide solutions in the wood ecosystem
Establish your position in the wood market in Nigeria and in Africa
Meet the leading distributors, investors, financial institutions, policy makers, dealers and small & medium traders within Africa’s wood sector
Showcase your latest products and services set to transform Africa’s wood industry
PROGRAM:
6th November, 2022
09:00am – 10:00pm
Departure (LJU)/ Arrival (LOS)
7th–10thNovember, 2022
09:00am – 16:00pm
Exhibition at Fair ground & B2B/B2G
11th September, 2022
16:00pm
Departure to airport (LOS/LJU)
Cancellation Policy: In case of cancellation, the applicants will be refunded in full. However, any cancellations received after the 21st of October, 2022 will not be refunded.
Registration: You can register by filling out the application form and submit it to Slovenia-Nigeria Chamber of Commerce at info@slovenia-nigeria.eu
For any additional questions, registration form and additional information please contact Fred Uduma / T: +38640171774 / E: info.sngz@gmail.com
Method of payment: Payment can be made by Bank Wire Transfer
Account name:
Slovenia-Nigeria Chamber of Commerce / Slovensko-Nigerijska-Gospodarska Zbornica
SWIFT:
KBMASI2X
IBAN:
SI56 0400 1004 9055 411-
Bank name:
NovaKBM
VISAS, HOTEL AND HEALTH
Visa
Please note that Slovenian citizens need a visa to enter Nigeria. Your passport must be signed and valid for at least six months beyond the date of the entry into Nigeria (with available blank pages). An onward or return ticket is also required. The visa application can easily be done online (https://portal.immigration.gov.ng/visa/freshVisa) with the support ofthe Slovenia-Nigeria Chamber of Commerce
The Visa fee is paid online only and its not included in the delegate fee. During online visa application, kindly select PROCESSING COUNTRY as ROMANIA.
Hotel: A block booking will be made at a fine hotel close to the event venue. Upon registration, an email confirming your hotel reservation(s) will be sent to you.
Health: Vaccinations are mandatory for Nigeria. We strongly advise you to obtain the Yellow vaccination card before the trip. Refer to the Public Health Agency of Slovenia, website: http://www.mz.gov.si/en/ for information on vaccination and other travel health notices. The mission participants are responsible for their own travel health insurance certificates (vaccines, etc.)
Thus, It is the participant’s responsibility to cover any health-related costs incurred prior and during the mission.
For any additional questions, registration form and additional information please contact Fred Uduma / T: +38640171774 / E: info.sngz@gmail.com
