How we can help

Our development markets team provides a wide range of services in the Gulf States from our London head office.

In the Gulf our main markets are the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia. The Gulf is an area of huge contrast, from the ex-pat populations and buzz of Dubai to the vastness of the Saudi Arabian market, which may be more difficult to enter but offers a great opportunity to UK exporters in the longer term.

Consultancy

Our team of highly skilled consultants will assist you at any stage of the development of your Gulf States business. We advise, you decide.     

Pre launch

• Initial market assessment
• Market visit programme: store visits to major retailers
• Entry strategy: identifying target buyers
• Trade appointments: meetings with potential clients

Launch

• Development of a sales and marketing plan

Account management

• ‘Eyes and ears’ market monitoring
• Legal and regulatory advice
• Financial analysis and reports

Market research

We offer a wide range of services, whether you are new to the market, or want an update on the latest developments and trends.

• Research tailored to meet your brief
• Evaluation of your product’s potential
• In-depth trade and consumer research

Partnering and acquisition

We work with clients who want to acquire companies or develop strategic alliances with partners.

• Importer/agent/buyer/distributor searches
• Commercial/industrial partnership search
• Identification of prime acquisition candidates
• Assistance with contract negotiation

Marketing and PR

We have the communications know-how, contacts and experience to help you build your brand.

• Trade marketing
• Direct marketing
• Advertising
• Themed UK promotions
• Public relations

Buyer services

We offer assistance to buyers in the Gulf States looking to source UK food and drink. Our excellent contacts with UK suppliers enable us to quickly research the market and advise you on suitable trading partners.

• Connecting buyers in the Gulf States with UK companies who can provide new products to suit consumer tastes and habits, and meet retailing requirements
• Inward missions: buyer trips to the UK to meet manufacturers and retailers in specific sectors, and see first-hand the developments in UK food and drink

To find out how to access these FFB services in Gulf States, contact Richard Sainter at clientdevelopment@foodfrombritain.com or call 020 7468 8586, or, if your enquiry is specific to to the Gulf States, contact the office directly.