Moscow Export Center (MEC)

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The Moscow Export Center (MEC) was created by the Moscow Government to promote the products of metropolitan producers to foreign and regional Russian markets.

One of the main tasks of the MEC is to strengthen Moscow's position as a leader in export volumes among Russian regions and to increase the base of existing and potential Moscow exporters. The portfolio of the capital has many "success stories" of Moscow companies that have won the hearts of foreign consumers. Their motivating experience, together with the support and subsidies provided by the MEC, will help hundreds of other companies realize themselves in the export field.

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Services

• state subsidies for product certification, patenting, product transportation, management certification (ISO)
• information and consulting support for the promotion of products to foreign markets (foreign trade fundamentals, search for business partners, promotion of goods and services, organization and conduct of business missions)
• Project and Deal Support
• forums, training courses and seminars for exporters
• demonstration of Moscow products at Russian and foreign exhibitions under the "Made in Moscow" brand (organization of collective stands of metropolitan manufacturers, co-financing up to 50% of the cost of participation in Russian exhibitions/up to 80% of the cost of participation in foreign exhibitions, organization of business meetings with buyers, investors and international companies in match making format)
• promoting the placement of Moscow companies on electronic trading platforms (Alibaba.com, Amazon, etc.)
• online register of exporters and catalog of export products (electronic databases of existing and potential exporters of Moscow)
• analytical and marketing research

ANO "MET" is the operator of the project for the creation of the Eurasian division IASP (International Association of Science Parks and Areas of Innovation) - an international non-governmental organization uniting management companies of technology parks, business incubators, institutes for the development of science and innovation. Russia is assigned the role of a key link in the Eurasian division of the IASP, and Moscow is becoming the central stronghold for the transfer of technology between Europe and Asia.

2023

An increase in the number of exporters supported by Moscow by 38% to 7.4 thousand.

The Moscow Export Center (MEC) in 2023 provided support to more than 7.4 thousand capital companies when entering foreign markets, which is 38% more than a year earlier. Deputy Mayor of Moscow Natalya Sergunina cited such data in January 2024.

According to her, in 2023, representatives of small and medium-sized businesses, with the support of Moscow, signed foreign trade contracts totaling 9.9 billion rubles. Thanks to such support, products from Moscow brands are supplied around the world, including to Argentina, Indonesia, Mongolia, Bahrain, Serbia, Peru, Kenya, Thailand and dozens of other states, Sergunina noted.

The Moscow Export Center (MEC) in 2023 provided support to more than 7.4 thousand capital companies

The Moscow mayor's office also says that countries remain one of the priority areas in 2023. Asia Moscow sweets, drinks and eco-products are in demand in this region. Over the year, sales of more than 150 brands began on Chinese online sites.

In 2023, Moscow continued to develop joint projects with the countries of the Middle East. Thus, the manufacturer of useful bars has expanded its presence in the market of the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The brand produces food products that are composed entirely of natural ingredients.

The developer of medical VR systems, whose platforms are used in Iran and the UAE, also found new partners. Simulators reduce the cost of equipment and consumables. At the same time, the level of training of students increases.

Representatives of the creative industries of Moscow are also developing foreign markets. Children's clothing manufacturers have established supplies to Saudi Arabia, Brazil and a number of other countries. The companies working in the field of cinema and animation have significantly expanded their audience, the press service of the Moscow mayor's office added.^[1]

City exporters are invited to choose international exhibitions for development abroad

The Moscow Export Center (MEC) invites entrepreneurs of the city to take part in the survey and choose foreign exhibitions where companies can present their goods and services. Voting is open until October 27 on the [1] MEC website. Read more here.

15 IT startups will receive co-financing from the Moscow Government to scale business in the Middle East

The Moscow Export Center, subordinate to the Department of Entrepreneurship and Innovative Development of the capital, and the GenerationS corporate innovation development platform summed up the results of the qualifying stage of the international acceleration program to increase export sales through local partners in the Middle East. The best companies received co-financing of participation from the Moscow Government in the amount of 90% of the cost. This became known on April 25, 2023.

For the first time, the Moscow Export Center is conducting an accelerator with the assistance of the international partner KAFADS: we are confident that this program to enter the MENA countries will allow capital companies to strengthen business ties with partners in this market, develop an effective export strategy with the support of foreign experts and, as a result, scale up business and sales in the Middle East, "said Vitaly Stepanov, head of the Moscow Export Center.

In total, 15 projects were selected from the Internet of Things industry, IT developments in healthcare and the Smart City sphere. For example, Mainslab implements insurance software that helps identify overstates in medical bills and calculate damage in car accidents from photos. Orbsoft's document recognition programs are used in the digitization of government documents, and NVI Solutions is being introduced into various areas of production of artificial intelligence-based control and analytics systems. Manufacturers of modern fire extinguishing systems, a service for renting chargers for gadgets and other companies also take part in the accelerator.

One of the fastest and most effective ways to enter the MENA market is the participation of companies in the acceleration program, the main task of which is to implement export projects through local partners in the Middle East, including the UAE and Saudi Arabia. Partners of the MENA Accelerator program allow you to take into account the characteristics of the region at all stages of product launch on the market: from adapting the company's financial model to training the team to work in the Middle East region and the process of automating sales, which reduces risks in the implementation of the project, - said GenerationS Director Ekaterina Petrova.

The program includes direct interaction with foreign partners from Saudi Arabia and the UAE: each team will be accompanied by several international experts. Some of them will help adapt a specific product to the specifics of the market and test hypotheses, and with the help of another coach, participants will be able to master new flexible thinking skills for negotiating and organizing the team. The list of experts is formed by the international partner of the acceleration program - the Middle East company KAFADS, which promotes companies in the markets of Saudi Arabia, the UAE and other countries in the region.

According to the results, entrepreneurs will be helped to find partners in MENA countries and expand the geography of their presence abroad. Under the guidance of experts, the companies will form an individual roadmap for exports to the Middle East and build a sales strategy, and then present the product to potential buyers. During the program, at least 10 meetings-presentations with foreign partners will be organized for each capital company. In addition, participants will have access to the "knowledge base" and best practices of startup founders and leading regional mentors.

The accelerator will focus on finding individual target markets and the exact choice of partners. The program will last 12 weeks.

2019: Moscow industrial exports $23.6 billion (+ 30%)

The total export of Moscow industrial products in January - November 2019 amounted to $23.6 billion and increased by more than 30% compared to the same period in 2018. This was announced in January 2020 by the Deputy Mayor of Moscow for Economic Policy and Property and Land Relations Vladimir Efimov.

"According to the results of eleven months of 2019, the volume of exports of key industries of the industrial complex demonstrates positive dynamics. For example, the volume of mechanical engineering exports amounted to $9.3 billion and increased by 9.23%. Exports of light industry products - $0.5 billion dollars and increased by 9.18%. Chemical products also account for a steady increase in exports. Its export volume increased by 21.8% and amounted to $2.6 billion dollars, "Vladimir Efimov cited the data.

Stable export growth is noted for the following products: mechanical equipment, equipment and computers ($5.97 billion, + 2.48% compared to the same period in 2018), electrical devices and communication equipment ($1.8 billion, + 19.41% compared to the same period in 2018), automotive equipment ($952.3 million dollars, + 48.92% compared to the same period in 2018).

The vice-mayor noted that Moscow is ahead of the curve and has already exceeded the key indicator for the development of industrial exports within the framework of the National Project "International Cooperation and Export" by $1.2 billion in the eleven months of 2019.

"In total, during the reporting period, the export of industrial products by Moscow companies was carried out in 195 countries. The first place among the key importing countries is occupied by the United Kingdom ($4.3 billion), the second - Belarus ($2.1 billion). Further in the top importers of Moscow companies are: Kazakhstan ($1.98 billion), the USA ($1.6 billion) and Turkey ($1.4 billion). By the way, despite the "sanctions wars," the volume of exports from Moscow to the United States compared to the same period (January-November) last year, increased by 22.77%, "said Alexander Prokhorov, head of the Department of Investment and Industrial Policy of the city of Moscow.

The Center for Support and Development of Industrial Exports ANO Mosprom has become a new link in the system of development of capital exports. The area of ​ ​ responsibility, which included all aspects of foreign economic activity of large and medium-sized enterprises in industry and the agro-industrial complex. Thanks to the activities of the Center in 2019, Moscow companies signed 10 export contracts and 77 agreements with foreign buyers.

2018: Loans to exporters

The Moscow Fund for Industry and Entrepreneurship Support announced in March 2018 the launch of a new lending program for the capital's industrial enterprises. The main requirement for borrower companies: the share of proceeds from exports to non-CIS countries should be at least 1% of the annual revenue of the enterprise.

Loans in the amount of 10 to 50 million rubles for a period of up to 5 years will be issued to Moscow industrialists for the purchase of new equipment, financing of development and development work, the purchase of industrial engineering services, the purchase of software for industrial needs, refinancing of investment loans of banks, as well as the acquisition of rights to the results of intellectual activity.

Other funding goals include certification costs in the near and far abroad countries, expenses for obtaining patents and certificates, expenses for holding exhibitions, conferences and presentations. In addition, the funds can be partially directed by enterprises to replenish working capital, including the purchase of raw materials and materials, the payment of wages to employees. The rate on the new type of loans will be 5% per annum.

"The development of non-resource exports is a priority direction of Russian national policy. Moscow, as the number one exporter among the regions, is primarily interested in opening new sales markets and promoting the Made in Moscow brand. Concessional loans are now available to metropolitan producers, educational programs of the Moscow School of Exporter work for them, the exhibition program "Made in Moscow" is operating, the Moscow Export Center has been opened. The portfolio of financial measures to support Moscow manufacturers will expand in the near future, "said Alexey Fursin, head of the Moscow Department of Science, Industrial Policy and Entrepreneurship

2017

Moscow exports over 7,600 different categories of goods to 189 countries. In 2017, the revenue of Moscow companies from the sale abroad of non-resource non-energy exports amounted to about 1.5 trillion rubles. Among the most popular Moscow products abroad: mechanical equipment, computer equipment, electrical devices, communication equipment, automotive equipment, optics, medical equipment, detergents and cleaning products.

See also

• Moscow Smart City
• Technopolice Moscow
• Russian Export Center (REC)
• Software export from Russia
• Russian arms exports
• Gas exports from Russia
• Export of confectionery products from Russia
• Rosexportprom

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