Holding our own in global competition
Foreign trade consulting
We support small and medium-sized enterprises in taking a step onto the international stage outside Europe and investigate the opportunities and risks in advance. We compile information on the target markets, conduct market research and provide important information on legal and security issues. We provide information on technological developments in the target countries and support the establishment of joint ventures or networking with other companies.
Your advantages:
- Objective advice on target markets, as WTSH is a non-profit organisation
- Cross-industry know-how
- Established local networks and structures in the target countries
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China - superlative growth market
With a gross domestic product of USD 14 billion, China ranks among the top countries internationally. The economy continues to develop in a positive direction - especially in Zhejiang Province, which has a population of 55 million and maintains a close partnership with Schleswig-Holstein.
"China has long lagged in the development of innovations. This has changed greatly in recent years, mainly due to a pronounced entrepreneurship and government support for start-ups in China, which is unique in the world."
India - market with great prospects
A market on the rise: India. With an economic growth of around eight percent in recent years, the world's most populous democracy is one of the fastest growing economies. The proportion of young people is above average, and the middle class is experiencing astonishing growth. In short, the future belongs to the Indian market.
India already has several hundred thousand small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) seeking collaboration. The flow of German and European investments into these companies has been rather modest so far - despite enormous opportunities. India accommodates the SMEs, for example through "Ease of Doing Business" in the administrative sector. Since the partners in India are typically masters in the difficult field of sales and distribution, and above all are looking for access to know-how, the prospects for sales by Schleswig-Holstein companies and for production in South Asia are very good – or in Indian terms: "The sky is the limit."