The Minns Labor Government is ramping up support for local businesses ready to take their products and services to the world, with the new 10-year NSW Trade and Investment Strategy 2035 driving action across the state and zeroing in on priority markets like Southeast Asia.
Investment NSW is delivering more than 30 Going Global Export Programs and Going Global Trade Missions over the next 12 months, supporting up to 350 NSW businesses to thrive in the international marketplace.
This is the first time the NSW Government has published a forward agenda for the year's trade missions following support for the idea as part of consultation on the NSW Trade and Investment Strategy 2035.
Two thirds of the export programs support businesses in manufacturing and the clean energy economy - industries that will shape the future of NSW, as laid out in the NSW Industry Policy.
Among the first Going Global Trade Missions to take NSW businesses into market is METS (Mining Equipment, Tech & Services)to Indonesia, which will connect NSW companies with leading mineral producers, equipment suppliers, and solution providers across Southeast Asia.
This mission will showcase NSW's cutting-edge capabilities and help NSW manufacturers and innovators strengthen commercial partnerships with key decision-makers in Indonesia and beyond.
Another mission will see NSW clean energy businesses head to Korea and Japan, supporting these markets with their decarbonisation ambitions.
With advancements in renewable fuels like hydrogen, working with Japanese and Korean companies on their clean energy goals will continue to enhance NSW's reputation as a reliable energy partner in a net zero future.
The Going Global Export Programs will also include Agrifood to Greater China, showcasing high quality NSW agrifood to one of the largest consumer markets in the worldand Life Science and Health to Singapore bringingtogether NSW precision medicine, biologics and clinical trial experts to access Southeast Asia's rapidly expanding healthcare market.
Businesses selected to participate in Export Programs and Trade Missions will have access to bespoke professional training, business matching, and dedicated market-entry support.
The Going Global programs are just one of the many services delivered by the NSW Government to support local exporters.
These programs complement ongoing export support and advice provided by NSW's network of TradeStart Export Advisers across the state, and trade experts based across NSW's international network.
For more information on other NSW Government's export programs, please visit: https://www.investment.nsw.gov.au/export/
Minister for Industry and Trade Anoulack Chanthivong said:
"Building the state's economic future is one of my top priorities as Minister for Industry and Trade.
"We know that exporting is crucial for the productivity and resilience of NSW businesses, and that higher exports lead to higher wages and more employment, driving long-term prosperity right across our state.
"The NSW Government is committed to supporting businesses on their export journey, and the export support program we're announcing today will strengthen their ability to crack new markets and accelerate their exports.
"This is the first time the NSW Government has published a forward agenda for the year's trade missions, giving businesses more certainty on the support available.
"This is all about delivering on our NSW Trade and Investment Strategy, which has clear targets to increase the value of NSW exports, and support more businesses to grow in international markets."
