Products and services The promotion of trade between Russia and Denmark is the responsibility of the commercial departments of the Embassy of Denmark in Moscow and the Consulate General in St. Petersburg. Being on the ground here we are in a good position to actively assist Danish exporters of goods and services in their marketing and sales efforts in Russia, and to provide leads to Russian importers looking for Danish suppliers. Furthermore, we have successfully assisted many companies in establishing a representation or production facility.
In the commercial sector, the Embassy of Denmark in Moscow covers all of Russia with the exception of the North Western Region, which is covered by the Consulate General in St. Petersburg.
The Embassy of Denmark in Moscow, and the Consulate General in St. Petersburg provide the following services:
Market analysis and intelligencePreliminary screening of market opportunities or fully fledged market reports; information about the competitive environment; tariff and non-tariff barriers; identification of sales and distribution channels; agent and distributor search; advice on market entry strategies; advertising and public relations; and information on local rules and regulations.
Direct mailDistribution of company brochures and sales material to potential customers and follow-up activities like telephone canvassing.
Partner searchIdentification of potential local business partners based on individual profile input.
Lobbying & troubleshootingLobbying key decision-makers in the Russian government in support of Danish commercial interests and business projects. Particularly relevant when establishing a production site.
SeminarsBoth substantive and logistical assistance in organizing product presentations and technical seminars.
ExhibitionsParticipation in exhibitions and monitoring of upcoming exhibitions
Visiting programsSetting up and providing logistical support to visiting programs that are tailored to the individual needs of Danish business people - including travel arrangements, hotel reservations and interpreting.
Investment adviceAssistance in setting up local representative offices or production facilities, either wholly owned or as a joint venture, including feasibility study input.
High-profile social eventsAssistance in organizing public relations events either at the Embassy, the Consulate General, or at an outside location.
Trips to the regionsFor Danish companies already operating in the Russian market, the Embassy and the Consulate General organize promotional trips to various Russian regions with the aim of establishing contacts with senior decision makers and relevant local companies.
Hiring a Commercial AdviserLonger term assistance to your company by a Commercial Adviser. This adviser will take care of the interests of your company for a specific period of time.
For an initial research and penetration of the market, this may prove feasible, instead of posting an employee/expatriate.
Further assistance: This list is by no means final. Hence, please do not hesitate to contact us about your specific needs since in most cases we can facilitate the appropriate support.
