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How to find reliable buyers in Europe as an African agricultural exporter?

I export organic coffee from Kenya and want to establish long-term relationships with European buyers. What platforms or trade fairs would you recommend?

#Europe#Agriculture#Buyer Search

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James Mwangi

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2 hours ago

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Understanding Letter of Credit (LC) vs Open Account for SME exports

As a first-time exporter, I'm confused about payment terms. When should I use LC vs Open Account? What are the risks?

#Payment Terms#LC#Risk Management

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Amara Nwosu

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4 hours ago

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HotLogistics & Shipping

Freight forwarding costs seem too high - am I getting ripped off?

Shipping 2 containers from Lagos to Hamburg. Quote is $4500 per container. Is this reasonable or should I negotiate?

#Shipping#Costs#Nigeria

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Ibrahim Yusuf

Success! Generated $500K in export revenue in my first year

Started exporting shea butter from Ghana to US cosmetics companies. Happy to answer questions about my journey!

#Success Story#Ghana#Cosmetics

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Grace Asante

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1 day ago