Export and foreign promotion
The Chamber of Commerce, through its International Department, actively supports the Luxembourg companies during their entry or expansion in foreign markets. This support is available through:
- State visit, official missions and trade missions
- National pavillions at international trade fairs
- Group visits to international trade fairs
- International partnership events
- Business Opportunity days.
To see the list of activities proposed by the Chamber of Commerce, please have a look at the "Foreign Trade: Official Agenda", available in the section "Publications" or go directly to the calendar of events.
The label Made in Luxembourg
In relation to actions promoting national products in foreign markets, the Chamber of Commerce can authorise the use of the labels “Luxembourg” and “Made in Luxembourg” through their International Department. These labels, created in 1984 on the initiative of the Minister of Foreign Affairs, the Chamber of Commerce and the Chamber of Crafts (Chambre des Metiers), serve to identify the Luxembourg origin of the products and services. They allow businesses on the one hand to inform Luxembourg consumers about native products and on the other hand to make quality national products known abroad.
The use of the label can be multiple, either by placing it on the product itself or on the letterhead of the company, on the advertising material or on commercial documents. The company must still ensure that the direct relationship between the product for which the right of use was granted and the label is respected. For more information, the International Department is available - Tel. (+352) 42 39 39 - 315 - E-mail: international(at)cc.lu.
Companies affiliated to the Chamber of Crafts should contact the Chamber of Crafs (Chambre de Métiers) Tel. : (+352) 42 67 67-1.
Within the context of globalisation and increasing market competition, it is in the best interest of SMEs and SMIs to take part in international business events and to expand their market share. Professional trade fairs and cooperation platforms constitute privileged instruments to help find potential business partners in foreign markets. The “b2fair” concept combines the assets of international trade fairs and of business co-operation exchanges prepared in advance of the events. The advantages of both forms of market development are combined in this unique concept: The large range of products/services offered and the pool of potential prospects at exhibitions combined with tailor-made selection of business partners.
The Market Guide is the most important instrument available to create awareness of and promote Luxembourg’s foreign trade. It is sent to official promotional organisations in more than 150 countries worldwide and distributed to foreign companies interested in building business relations with firms in Luxembourg.
During economic missions or visits to foreign trade fairs, the Guide is distributed to business leaders potentially interested in Luxembourg’s products or services. The Market Guide, published by the Chamber of Commerce since 1954, aims to promote the international economic and trade relations of Luxembourg companies.
It contains contact details and descriptions of roughly 800 industrial firms, wholesale businesses, banks and service providers active at international level, together with useful addresses of different private bodies and public institutions. Businesses listed in the Guide can update their data online, offering a modern and permanently up-to-date showcase.
For more information, please visit the Market Guide website or contact the Market Guide team by E-mail: guidedumarche(at)cc.lu.