Exports & International Trade
SEV works systematically to strengthen Greece’s international footprint as a reliable trading partner and an attractive investment destination. Our objectives are to increase Greece’s share in global trade and expand the participation of Greek businesses in international value chains. We work closely with export organizations, companies active in international markets, competent public authorities, and foreign institutions. At the same time, we offer the ExportReady services, a comprehensive export promotion program.
- Strengthening the extroversion of Greek businesses and increasing their participation in international trade.
- Positioning Greece on the global trade map as a reliable trade partner and an attractive investment destination.
- Broadening the presence of Greek businesses in international value chains.
- Improving export competitiveness through modern tools, information and networking.
- Reducing administrative, customs and trade barriers that burden the international activity of businesses.
- ExportReady Discover: Strategic information on markets, sectors and business opportunities in target countries.
- ExportReady Master: Specialised training for executives of exporting businesses by market experts.
- ExportReady Connect: International networking through business missions, B2B/B2G meetings and partner search.
- ExportReady Helpdesk: Support on practical export trade issues, such as visas, customs and product distribution procedures.
Institutional Interventions
- Simplification of export and customs procedures through the digitalisation of services and unified service systems.
- Reduction of tariff and non-tariff barriers in the Single Market and international markets.
- Monitoring and leveraging EU Free Trade Agreements.
- Strengthening business access to financing tools and export risk insurance.
International Representation
- Presence of the Greek business community in European and international organisations.
- Collaboration with counterpart bodies abroad and international delegations.
- Coordination of business missions to markets of strategic interest.
- Through the SEV International Relations Committee, contributing to the formulation of policy positions on exports and international trade.
- Through ExportReady, leveraging information, training and international networking services.
- Through business missions, forums, thematic meetings and B2B contacts in target markets.
- Through SEV consultations to improve the business and export environment.
