The operations of Bosnian companies in the Kosovo market were largely called into question by the introduction of 100% tariffs on Bosnian products, as well as the visa regime in the previous period. As the tariffs have been abolished, and despite the visa regime remaining in place, conditions have been created for the unhindered return of our products to this very important market for Bosnian producers.
As in previous years, in order to maintain the continuity of the presence of Bosnian producers in the Kosovo market, the Chamber of Economy of the Federation of BiH, in cooperation with the Foreign Trade Chamber of BiH and with the support of the Ministry of Foreign Trade and Economic Relations of BiH, invites businesspeople to take part in the upcoming 23rd International Fair of Agribusiness, Food, Beverages and Gastronomy AGROKOS 2023, which will be held from 19 to 20 October 2023 at the Palace of Youth and Sports in Pristina, Kosovo.
“Agrokos” has grown into a traditional and attractive meeting place where businesspeople from the agriculture sector of the Balkan region, as well as from Southeast Europe, meet to establish business cooperation. Last year, the fair hosted over 130 exhibitors from 7 countries and had 11,000 visitors. Participation in the fair is the best way to find your best potential business partner in Kosovo and neighboring countries, learn about the latest technological trends, and through the new, free e-platform called 365 Days B2B, you will be promoted throughout the year.
This year’s exhibition program includes:
- food products and beverages,
- agricultural preparations,
- seeds, fertilizers, greenhouses,
- agricultural machinery,
- equipment and technology,
- horticulture,
- Bio and Halal products
The Chamber of Economy of the Federation of BiH, in cooperation with the Foreign Trade Chamber of BiH and with the support of the Ministry of Foreign Trade and Economic Relations of BiH, will for the seventh consecutive time rent a 54m2 stand for the purpose of presenting the economy of BiH, where domestic companies from this field are planned to be presented. The number of exhibitors is limited to a maximum of 5 domestic companies that meet the criteria and pass the selection process, as defined below.
Each Bosnian company will have approximately 10m2 of arranged exhibition space with the use of a shared cabin, a table and 4 chairs, a display cabinet for exhibits, a vertical stand for catalogs, an info desk with the company logo displayed, an advertisement in the fair catalog, enhanced spotlight lighting, and a paid participation fee for participants.
The criteria for company participation are:
- The company is a producer in the food industry, agriculture and gastronomy;
- Priority will be given to companies that are members of the Chamber of Economy of the Federation of BiH, i.e. the Bosnian chamber system;
- A company with experience in export business and employing at least one person who actively speaks English;
- A company that is strategically oriented toward export and has an adequate product range and quality confirmed by the necessary certificates;
- Priority is given to companies with majority domestic capital;
- The company is ready to participate in the costs of its own participation;
- The company will be obliged to continuously ensure the participation of its representatives during the period from 19-20.10.2023 (stand preparation and all-day presence at the stand).
Participation costs per company:
- Participation in the stand costs 2,340.00 KM including VAT (paid in advance);
- The cost of accommodation, food, as well as transport of people and exhibits and forwarding is borne by the participating company at the fair;
- The Chamber of Economy of the Federation of BiH, in cooperation with the fair organizer, CEOKOS, secured a facilitation of collective remote application for visas for Kosovo for participants of the Bosnian business delegation;
- The costs of obtaining visas are borne by the participating companies.
If you are interested in exhibiting at the joint Chamber stand and accept the stated conditions, please fill out the application form (link below) and send the certified copy by fax to: 033 217 783 or by e-mail: e.pasic@kfbih.com, no later than Friday, 15.09.2023.
Taking into account the fact that the number of Bosnian companies that will exhibit at the joint stand is limited, the organizing team will make the selection based on the above criteria.
Companies that participated in the Agrokos fair last year will automatically be included in the list of potential exhibitors.
