The Smart Export Program from the Israel Ibero-America Chamber of Commerce (CILIB) is an export program for SMEs that makes it easier to enter the European Union and Israeli markets without intermediaries. Its main advantage is a local sales team in the target market, which lets you cut your intermediation costs by up to 85%.
The Chamber supports you with a detailed market study, handling of the paperwork and the opportunity to connect directly with potential customers, so you can take your products or services to new markets.
What the Smart Export Program is
It is a comprehensive CILIB service that helps companies enter new markets without having to negotiate with importers. The Chamber provides you with a local sales team, manages the logistics and customs clearance of your products and helps you develop an export plan.
The program focuses on two destinations: the European Union and Israel.
Who this export program is for
Smart Export is designed for legally registered small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that have products or services suited to the international market and want to sell them abroad without having to negotiate with importers or set up their own costly sales structure.
To join the program, you must be an Observer Member or a Full Member of the Chamber. You can explore all levels on the CILIB membership page.
Benefits of exporting with a local sales team
- Remove barriers to entry: forget the complexities of negotiating with importers and setting up a costly sales structure abroad.
- Access a local sales team: CILIB provides you with an experienced, dedicated sales team in the target market that will work to position your brand and generate sales.
- Reduce your costs: minimize your intermediation expenses and make your prices more competitive by dealing directly with end customers or distributors.
- Get a customized market study: analyze the viability and competitiveness of your product or service in the target market before taking the leap.
- Expand your network: access a database of high-level clients and benefit from the credibility and presence that CILIB membership gives you.
- Simplify logistics and customs clearance: CILIB handles all the import and customs clearance procedures for your products and frees you from administrative burdens.
How Smart Export works, step by step
- Join CILIB: become an Observer Member or Full Member to access the program.
- Request a market study: get a detailed analysis of the target market to make informed decisions.
- Define your export plan: work with CILIB to develop an export strategy tailored to your needs.
- Start exporting: let the local sales team take care of marketing your products or services and driving your growth in the international market.
What support CILIB provides during the export process
- Market study to analyze the viability of your product or service.
- Local sales team to market your products.
- Full management of product customs clearance.
- Full management of logistics in the target market.
- Creation of a detailed export plan.
- Access to the database and contact with high-level clients.
Why export with the Israel Ibero-America Chamber of Commerce
The Israel Ibero-America Chamber of Commerce (CILIB) is a private, international, non-profit organization founded in Israel in 2019 and registered in Florida (USA). It works in foreign trade, training and cooperation between Israel, 22 Ibero-American countries, Andorra and the USA. It has agreements with SE-CECC/SICA, DINADECO, the Ombudsman’s Office (Defensoría de los Habitantes), UTN and FIJE, and is a member of AICO.
If you are also looking for business partners in Ibero-America, you can combine this program with the Chamber’s virtual business matchmaking sessions. To learn more about the Israeli market, see the Israel country profile.
Frequently asked questions about Smart Export
Which markets can I export to with this program?
The program focuses on helping companies enter the European Union and Israel.
What are the requirements to participate?
- Be an Observer Member or Full Member of CILIB.
- Have a legally registered business in your home country.
- Have products or services suited to the international market that meet quality standards.
- Fill out the application form and accept a minimum stay of 3 months.
- Commit to maintaining the quality of the product or service.
How much does the program cost?
- Cost of the analytical market study and export plan: 200 euros.
- Cost of the local sales department: 375 euros per month.
- Sales commission: 5% – 15% (as proposed in the export plan).
How long is the service contract?
The service contract has a minimum term of one year. There is a penalty clause if the contract is terminated before this period, of at least the value of 6 months of the sales department’s monthly fee, unless no sales have been closed in the target market during the first 3 months.
How can I get more information?
Send an email to infocenter@ccilib.org. A CILIB representative will contact you to provide more information and answer your questions.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Smart Export Program?
It is a comprehensive service of the Israel Ibero-America Chamber of Commerce (CILIB) that helps companies enter new markets without having to negotiate with importers. It includes a local sales team, management of logistics and customs clearance, and help developing the export plan.
Which markets can I export to with Smart Export?
The program focuses on helping companies enter the European Union and Israel.
How long is the service contract?
The minimum term is one year. If it is terminated earlier, a penalty of at least the value of 6 months of the sales department’s monthly fee applies, unless no sales have been closed in the target market in the first 3 months.
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