Beyond introductions, IACCI does the operational work of moving trade forward — documentation, market intelligence, and on-the-ground facilitation across the corridor.
Global tender circulation
Circulating global tenders for agro-based commodities — wheat bran, maize, rice bran, and more — to member businesses.
Importer lists
Distributing curated importer contact lists across African product categories.
Business visa facilitation
Organizing business visas for most African countries on behalf of members.
Hotel rate discounts
Negotiated hotel rates across the SADC and COMESA region countries.
Buyer-seller meets
850+ buyer-seller meets organized to date, connecting Indian and African businesses directly.
Agent appointment assistance
Help identifying and appointing representatives in African markets.
Representative office setup
Support opening a representative office abroad — sponsorship, licensing, and other infrastructure.
Foreign delegation visits
Organizing inbound delegation visits from African trade bodies and outbound delegations from India.
Document legalization
Legalizing documents as required under letters of credit, through African consulates.
L/C discrepancy resolution
Clearing letter-of-credit discrepancies on behalf of members.
Certificate of Origin
Issuing official Certificates of Origin for export shipments.
Customs & duty drawback guidance
Guidance on export-import customs procedures and duty drawback claims.
Product & feasibility analysis
Product analysis, feasibility studies, and customer preference scaling for target markets.
Market information
Data on market nature, size, and demand for specific products and sectors.
Workshops, seminars & symposiums
Organizing training and knowledge-sharing events for members.
Corporate training
Professional development programs for member companies.
Government representation
Advocating on trade policy matters directly with Indian government ministries.
Translation services
Arabic, French, and Portuguese interpretation for trade correspondence and meetings.
Online directory listings
Free directory data entry, with discounted advertising rates for members.
SME advisory
Specialized consulting for small and medium enterprises entering the corridor.
Exhibition representation
Chamber presence at major African trade fairs on behalf of members.
Arbitration & legal disputes
Assistance with recovery of payment from export proceeds and resolution of trade-related legal disputes between members.
