2^nd International Fair of Industrial Technologies

April 1-5 2008

 

In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful    This call comes within the framework of Sudan’s adoption of policies that aim at achieving economic stability, increase of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth rates and an increase of the national income, which will positively be reflected on the macro economy performance, and hence the realization of comprehensive economic and social development.    Bearing all these goals in mind, the Ministry of Industry is going to organize the Second Industrial Technologies Fair for our industrial institutions and investors to get acquainted with the modern industrial technologies that will assist in the promotion and development of the domestic production and increase its competitiveness. The fair will also provide opportunities for making new partnerships among investors and open a new range of cooperation between the Sudanese industrial sector and the producers of technologies and industrial inputs all over the world. The fair offers an opportunity for the exchange of experiences and economic relations, since superior, outstanding and reputable global companies and most of the domestic, regional and international institutions are going to participate, which paves the way for cooperation between Sudan and many countries of the world, and opens wide doors and new avenues of investment. We, therefore, have the honor of inviting all the producers of industrial technologies and industry inputs, as well as all the banks and finance institutions from all over the world to participate in this fair, which constitutes a good chance for all who desire to open new domains of economic cooperation with Sudan. I would like to take this opportunity to express my gratitude and appreciation for your response and participation in this important event. Ali Ahmed Osman State Minister in the Ministry of Industry    Why invest in Sudan? Sudan has got various qualities which have rendered it a favored place for investors from all over the world. These include: Huge resources in both the animal and crop sections of the agricultural sector, and the mining sector. Competent manpower at reasonable cost, particularly after the famous educational revolution. High returns on investment in the manufacturing sector. Presence of conducive laws and policies for investment in manufacturing. The signing by Sudan of a number of bilateral, regional and international agreements that guarantee investments and encourage the movement of commodities and capital. The strategic geographical location of Sudan, which shares borders with nine countries constituting important markets. The Sudanese economy has achieved positive and high growth rates, as compared with similar economies, in addition to the reduction of inflation rates to a single digit and the stability of the national currency. Sudan is a member of the Arab Investment Guarantee Organization, the International Convention for the Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID) and the Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agreement (MIGA). Availability of windows for domestic and foreign finance of the manufacturing sector.   Industry in Sudan Sudan enjoys huge agricultural resources (plant and animal), as well as various types of energy and mining resources and skillful manpower at reasonable cost, which constitutes a base for comprehensive industrial development. The concern about manufacturing industry lies in the fact that this sector is an important sector in transforming these resources into commodities and products of high quality and value, to be used for intermediate and final usage. The application of the programs of economic reform and structural adjustments in the economy have a positive impact on the manufacturing industry sector, through the intensification of its participation in the national economy, the enhancement of its competitive capacity and the widening of its productive base. The manufacturing industry sector contributed to 8.4% of the GDP in Sudan in 2006, with a growth rate of 7%  Direct meetings between sellers and purchasers The fair provides an opportunity to have direct meetings between the producers of industrial technologies and production inputs on one side and the industrialists who desire to modernize the industries on the other side, and the financers on the third side. The Ministry of Industry will host these meetings, in their individual or group nature. The banks public and private will be attendant at the fair in order to participate in the selling and buying processes. The industry experts in Sudan estimate the cost of modernizing the industrial sector to be around hundreds of millions of dollars during the coming three years. These costs comprise the acquisition of new machinery, equipment , appliances, maintenance work, the  introduction of new and modern technology and progressive work styles, as well as availing production inputs for all these industries.  The Concurrent Activities The fair will include the following side-line activities: The 3rd  National Industrial Products Fair. The Third National Industrialization Day Ceremony: (An annual occasion reflecting the accomplishments in the manufacturing sector through scientific seminars export convoys The Arabic Industrial Subcontracting Conference (proposed)  Will be sponsored by The Arab Organization for Industrial Development. It is an opportunity for the industrialists to achieve partnerships and sub-contracting in for the provision of machinery, equipment,and industrial outputs and outsourcing of industrial services.   The Fair Venue The fair will take place in the Khartoum International Fairgrounds, almost 5 km from the center of Khartoum and the Khartoum International Airport. The fairgrounds encompass five halls equipped according to international standards, which provide all the services required by visitors and exhibitors. The exhibitors’ pavilions are established according to the Octanorm System, and they provide 15,000 m2 for shaded covered exhibition and 40,000 m2 for uncovered display. The fairgrounds are a customs area in which the clearing procedures of the exhibited products are made very easily. There are windows for direct public sale, and the Green Village Hotel and Al-Ameeri Restaurant located there offer all types of services and catering for the exhibitors and their guests on a standard level.    Opportunities and domains of investment in the manufacturing industry sector Food and beverages industry: Industry of canning and concentration of vegetables and fruits. Drying of vegetables and fruits. Fodders industry. Starch and glucose industry. Manufacturing and canning of meat. Baby food from local materials. Expansion in cold storage and means of preservation of agricultural and animal products. Processing of sugar bi-products Dry yeast. Cane and Beet sugar. Milks and derivatives.(Dairies) Textiles and clothing Industry The Ministry of Industry’s plan aims at exporting textile products instead of exporting raw cotton, which is one of the best cotton species in the world. Basic metals industries, equipment and transport means Available investment opportunities in this sector are: Equipment and machines of small industries. Spare parts for productive sectors. Batteries, electrodes and tools for cooling and industrial gases. Agricultural machinery and irrigation equipment and pumps. Plumbing and carpentry equipment and spare parts. Assembly and manufacturing of electronic devices Electric equipment, such as transformers, cables, aluminum wires, switches and rate meters. Building materials Development of clay products such as bricks, tiles for ceiling and floor Lime. Pottery from local materials. Expansion in cement industry. Marble, granite and ornament stones.    Industry of tanning and leather products Promotion of this industry targeting the production of shoes and leather products for export and domestic market. Industry of packing, and packaging Pulp and paper. Printing materials. Canvas and Jute (Sacks). Different kinds of containers (bags). Small containers for drugs and perfumes … etc, such as boxes, vials …etc. Oil and Soap Refining and packing of vegetable oils. Laundry and toilet soap for export. Processing of oil and soap industry bi-products. Chemical and Petrochemical industries Self-Sufficiency in chemical inputs for sugar, textile, tanning, paints … etc industries. Insecticides. Fertilizers. Perfumes and Medical materials and Equipment. Caustic Soda. Petrochemicals, especially polyester and ethylene granules. Industry of Pharmaceuticals Basic drugs (240) drugs, in different pharmaceutical types of medicines, for domestic use and export. Vaccines and bio-products projects. Laboratory requirements productions. Small Scale industries Investment in the infrastructure of small scale industries in the fields of food, textile, building materials, leather products … etc. Machines, tools and equipment of small industries Terms and Provisions for Organizing the Fair: 1.     Transportation of Exhibited Products: A.   The exhibitor shall bear all the expenses of transporting his exhibit to the fairgrounds. B.    The exhibitor is responsible for storing his/her exhibits and presenting them for customs clearance. C.   The exhibits must be withdrawn from the. pavilions within three days after the end of the fair. D.   Failure to withdraw exhibits within the specified period allows the organizer to hold and store them at the exhibitor's expense. E.    After a period of one month from the date of holding the exhibits by the organizer the latter, or any body authorized by him, may sell, in public auction, all or part of the exhibits equal in value to the value of storage and any other fees due on the exhibitor. 2.     Responsibility Towards the Exhibits: The organizer is not responsible for any damage to any exhibit due to the nature of the exhibit, it packaging, heart, humidity, unpredicted conditions or force majeur. 3.     Security A.               The organizer shall provide appropriate security and safety needs that guarantee the safety of exhibitors and visitors. The exhibitor can ask for additional security measures at his own expense. B.                The Organizer is not responsible for any losses or damage to any person during the period of building or removing the pavilions. C.               The exhibitor must insure his exhibits against fire, theft, loss, damage and other risks 4.     Arrival of Exhibits: 1)     Exhibits coming by sea must reach Port Sudan port at least 30 days before the inaugural date of the fair, and shall reach Khartoum Airport at least two weeks before it if the exhibits are air transported. 2)     The exhibitor must submit the original plus eight copies of each of the following documents in due time: A.   List of items in every parcel B.    Invoices of the values of all goods as from the port of shipping; C.   List of goods that are to be used for advertisement. D.   Certificates of Origin. E.    Certificates of Standards, Health and environmental requirements F.    Bill of Lading. 3)  All shipping documents and invoices shall be sent to: G.   Khartoum International Fair and H.   Industrial Technologies Fair 4 ) Entry Visa to Sudan The exhibitor and visitors must collect entry visa's from Sudan's Embassies and Consulates in their countries. Otherwise entry visa will be collected at Khartoum Airport based on the basic information and a copy of the passport sent by the Exhibitor to the Organizer in an ample time 5.     Customs Procedures  and Formalities: The fairgrounds are a customs area from which the exhibits can be released according to the following conditions: A.   Shipments should be for exhibition purposes. In case of not re-exporting, the exhibits customs clearance will subject to the importation formalities. B.    Shipments should be addressed to Khartoum International Fair. C.   Shipments will be withdrawn directly from the Port of arrival to the fairgrounds after submission of guarantees by the Fair Administration. D.   Storage and withdrawal of exhibits for show will be under customs, supervision. E.    Exhibits are withdrawn for re-exportation under customs supervision. F.    Customs Authorities always encourage such exhibitions through the compliance with the provisions of the Revised Kyoto Convention for the Simplification and Harmonization of procedures. 6.     Hotels: Hotel prices range as follows: 5 stars              200 US dollars 4 stars              150 US dollars 3 stars              070 US dollars The hotels, however, provide special prices to the participants. 7.     Clearing, Transportation and Handling: A.   Khartoum International Fair is the only clearer of all the exhibitors' goods. B.    The exhibitor must pay the expenses of clearing, handling and transportation from Port Sudan or Khartoum Airport to the fairgrounds in hard currency or in local if the exhibitor is an authorized agent in Sudan. The Tariffs for Clearing, Transporting and Handling of Exhibits – 2006: Sea Cargo Fees: ·        Delivery permit                                                      115 euro ·        Sea Port Corporation Fees: 2.5% of the goods value (C&F) ·        Customs clearing: 1% of the goods value (C&F). ·        Cost of Cargo and Handling: Port Sudan – Khartoum – Port Sudan: 40 ft container                 1724 euros 20 "        "                       0920 euros ·        Handling at the Fairgrounds: 40 ft container                 460 euros 20 "        "                       230 euros Forklift fees: 8 tons or more                86 euros/ hr. Less than 8 tons              69 euros/ hr. Air Cargo: Delivery permit                29 euros/ hr. Civil Aviation Authority fees: 1.5% of the goods' value (C&F) Fairgrounds handling fees                   58 euros Transportation fees from airport to fairgrounds       70 euros/ lorry Forklift fees: 8 tons or more                86 euros/ hr. Less than 8 tons              69 euros/ hr. A VAT of 10% is added. 8.      Correspondence: All Correspondence must be to the following address: Participation Form Name of Company/body …………………………………………….. Name of person to be contacted ………………………….. ………... Position ……………………………… Tel: ……………………………………………. Fax: ………………. Area required: (1) Halls (lower area 12 m2), prices in Sudanese pounds: Hall Type of area Price/m2 Required area Total value Hall(2) – air-conditioned – ground floor Constructed  or bare indoor area 138     Hall(3) air-conditioned Constructed or bare indoor area 92     Hall(4) Constructed or bare indoor area 70     Hall(5) Constructed or bare indoor area 70     Built pavilion includes: Aluminum partitions Octanorm) – 3 spotlights for each 12 m2 – electric supply – table – 2 chairs – Name (title)  plate. Uncovered exhibition: (lower area 50 m2) Price of m2 Area required Total value 34.5         Click here to Download the Full Details File 1                     File 2   For more details Ministry of industry Tel fax:  2491+83792957 Director General Of Industrial Development: Igbal Hassan  El-Yamani igbalyamani@hotmail.com mahanigioum@hotmail.com www.industry.gov.sd www.indetch.industry.gov.sd

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