Karachi show draws US$ 700,000 worth trade inquiries

Sri Lankan export companies who took part at the My Karachi International Exhibition held in Karachi, Pakistan were successful in negotiating trade worth US $ 700,000 in the rubber, software development, coconut products, floor tile sectors.

Six Sri Lankan companies are negotiating with their counterparts in Pakistan to appoint distributors/agents in Pakistan.

Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB) in collaboration with the Sri Lanka Consulate General in Karachi, Pakistan organised Sri Lanka’s participation at the fifth My Karachi International Exhibition for the second time.

The products promoted at the Sri Lanka pavilion at My Karachi 2008 included herbal based cosmetics and hair care products, coconut oil, rubber mats (industrial and domestic use), rubber hot water bottles, jar sealing rings, bottle caps, rubber slippers, floor tiles, industrial and consumer adhesives, pre-fabricated and pre-engineered steel buildings, foam rubber mattresses and cushions, electrical switches and sockets, PVC pipes and fittings, biomass fuel briquette producing machines, rubber rollers for printing and packaging industry, rice huller rollers, engine mounts, oil seals and also computer software development.

The information stall organised by the EDB at the Sri Lanka pavilion provided information and contact details of Sri Lankan exporters related to other exportable products of Sri Lanka which were not on display at the Exhibition to potential buyers. Information related to Free Trade Agreement between Pakistan and Sri Lanka was also provided.