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Guide to Emerging Markets



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Central and Eastern Europe is a potential market for Hong Kong. Yet it is still an uncharterd territory for many exporters. This guide provides a wealth of user-friendly assistance to SMEs interested in developing business with major emerging markets in Central and Eastern Europe, namely the Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland, Russia and Turkey. It contains practical information on the business environment, consumer market, trade and business regulations, distribution and sourcing, taxation, visa requirements, etc. of the concerned countries. In addition, a free CD-ROM version is included in this Guide for reader's easy reference. 

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Part 1 - Czech Republic

  
     
  1.1 Country Background
    A. Historical Overview
    B. Geography and Resources
    C. Population, Language and Major Cities
    D. Political System and Government Administration
     
  1.2 Business Environment
    A. Czech Republic as an EU Member and the Czech Economy
    B. Surge in Foreign Direct Investment Inflows
    C. A Country with High Purchasing Power in Eastern Europe
    D. Czech Industrial Sector
    E. Czech Foreign Trade Sector
     
  1.3 Consumer Market
    A. Consumer Profile
    B. Spending Patterns
    C. Retail Sector and Foreign Players
     
  1.4 Distribution and Sourcing
    A. Intensified Competition in the Distribution Sector
    B. Budding Regional Distributors
    C. Sourcing of Giant Retailers
    D. Trade Practices
     
  1.5 Trade and Business Regulations
    A. Trade Policy and General Import Regulations
    B. Trade Restrictions against Textile and Non-textile Products
    C. Anti-dumping and Anti-subsidy Measures
    D. Scheme of Generalised Tariff Preferences
    E. Rules Regarding Environmental Protection
     
  1.6 Currency and Taxes
    A. Czech Currency and Foreign Exchange
    B. Taxes
     
  1.7 Visa Requirements
     
  1.8 Business Practices
    A. Business Hours
    B. Religion and Holidays
    C. Business Meetings
    D. Working with Czech Companies
    E. Business and Lifestyl
     
  1.9 Detailed Trade Figures
    A. Czech Exports by HS Code
    B. Czech Imports by HS Code
    C. Czech Imports - Selected Products (with breakdown)
     
  1.10 Import Tariffs
     
  1.11 Contacts and Web Resources
    A. Selected Czech Government Departments and Agencies
    B. Other Useful Contacts in the Czech Republic
     

Part 2 - Hungary

  
     
  2.1 Country Background
    A. Historical Overview
    B. Geography and Resources
    C. Population, Language and Major Cities
    D. Political System and Government Administration
     
  2.2 Business Environment
    A. The Hungarian Economy after the Accession to the EU
    B. Hungary as a Major Recipient of Foreign Direct Investment
    C. Growing Appetite for Consumer Goods
    D. Fast Expansion in External Trade
    E. Hungary as the Largest East European Market for Hong Kong
     
  2.3 Industrial Goods Market
    A. Robust Expansion of Industrial Production
    B. Market for Electrical and Electronics Parts and Components
    C. Market for Auto-parts and Accessories
    D. Market for Other Industrial Inputs
     
  2.4 Consumer Goods Market
    A. Consumer Profile
    B. Spending Patterns
    C. The Retail Sector
     
  2.5 Distribution and Sourcing
    A. Import and Distribution Channels
    B. Payment Terms and Sourcing Practices
     
  2.6 Trade and Business Regulations
    A. Trade Policy and General Import Regulations
    B. Trade Restrictions against Textile and Non-textile Products
    C. Anti-dumping and Anti-subsidy Measures
    D. Scheme of Generalised Tariff Preferences
    E. Rules Regarding Environmental Protection
     
  2.7 Currency and Taxes
    A. Hungarian Currency and Foreign Exchange
    B. Taxes
     
  2.8 Visa Requirements
     
  2.9 Business Practices
    A. Business Hours
    B. Taxes
     
  2.10 Detailed Trade Figures
    A. Hungarian Exports by HS Code
    B. Hungarian Imports by HS Code
    C. Hungarian Imports - Selected Products (with breakdown)
     
  2.11 Import Tariffs
     
  2.12 Contacts and Web Resources
    A. Selected Hungarian Government Departments and Agencies
    B. Other Useful Contacts in Hungary
     

Part 3 - Poland

  
     
  3.1 Country Background
    A. Historical Overview
    B. Geography and Resources
    C. Population, Language and Major Cities
    D. Political System and Government Administration
     
  3.2 Business Environment
    A. Poland as an EU Member and the Polish Economy
    B. Inflow of Foreign Capital
    C. Growing Purchasing Power
    D. Poland's Industrial Sectors
    E. Expansion in Foreign Trade
     
  3.3 Consumer Market
    A. Consumer Profile
    B. Spending Patterns
    C. Current Retail Environment
     
  3.4 Distribution and Sourcing
    A. Evolution from Local to Regional Distribution
    B. Direct Sourcing from Asia and Sourcing for Multinational Operators
    C. Trading Practices
     
  3.5 Trade and Business Regulations
    A. Trade Policy and General Import Regulations
    B. Trade Restrictions against Textile and Non-textile Products
    C. Anti-dumping and Anti-subsidy Measures
    D. Scheme of Generalised Tariff Preferences
    E. Rules Regarding Environmental Protection
     
  3.6 Currency and Taxes
    A. Polish Currency and Foreign Exchange
    B. Taxes
     
  3.7 Visa Requirements
     
  3.8 Business Practices
    A. Business Hours
    B. Religion and Holidays
    C. Greetings and Gestures
    D. Business Meetings
    E. Strong Family Values
     
  3.9 Detailed Trade Figures
    A. Polish Exports by HS Code
    B. Polish Imports by HS Code
    C. Polish Imports - Selected Products (with breakdown)
     
  3.10 Import Tariffs
     
  3.11 Contacts and Web Resources
    A. Selected Polish Government Departments and Agencies
    B. Other Useful Contacts in Poland
     

Part 4 - Russia

  
     
  4.1 Country Background
    A. Historical Overview
    B. Geography and Resources
    C. Population, Language and Major Cities
    D. Political System and Government Administration
     
  4.2 Business Environment
    A. Re-emergency of the Russian Economy
    B. Growing Purchasing Power
    C. Limited Production of Consumer Goods
    D. Surge in Foreign Trade
     
  4.3 Contemporary Consumer Preference
    A. Current Spending Patterns
    B. Changes in Consumer Profile
    C. Brand Culture and Pricing Indications
     
  4.4 Distribution and Sourcing
    A. Physical Distribution
    B. Emergency of National Distributors
    C. Emergence of Modern Retailing
    D. Importing into Russia
     
  4.5 Sourcing Practices
    A. Shift of Sourcing from Northern China to the South
    B. Order Confirmation and Fulfilment
    C. Trading Terms and Trade Financing
     
  4.6 Trade and Business Regulations
    A. Trade Policy and Customs Regulations
    B. Preferential Tariff Status Granted to Developing Countries and Territories
    C. Russian Anti-dumping and Other Trade Protection Measures
    D. Product Standards and Certification
    E. Shipment Route and the TIR System
     
  4.7 Currency and Taxes
    A. Russian Currency and Foreign Exchange
    B. Taxes
     
  4.8 Visa Requirements
     
  4.9 Business Practices
    A. Business Hours
    B. Religion and Holidays
    C. Doing Business with Russia
     
  4.10 Detailed Trade Figures
    A. Russian Exports by HS Code
    B. Russian Imports by HS Code
    C. Russian Imports - Selected Products (with breakdown)
     
  4.11 Import Tariffs
     
  4.12 Contacts and Web Resources
    A. Selected Russian Government Departments and Agencies
    B. Other Useful Contacts in Russia
     

Part 5 - Turkey

  
     
  5.1 Country Background
    A. Historical Overview
    B. Geography and Resources
    C. Population, Language and Major Cities
    D. Political System and Government Administration
     
  5.2 Business Environment
    A. Turkey's Emergence as a Promising Market
    B. Istanbul as the Major Business Centre
    C. Trading Environment
    D. Growing Appetite for Competitive Products
     
  5.3 Consumer Goods Market
    A. Preferences of Turkish Consumers
    B. Impact of the Demographic Development
    C. Mature Brand Culture
     
  5.4 Sourcing Practice and Business Tips
    A. Sourcing from Asia
    B. Market Entry
    C. Challenges and Risks
     
  5.5 Distribution in Turkey
    A. Turkey as a Logistic Centre
    B. Production and Sourcing in Turkey
    C. Distribution in Turkey
     
  5.6 Trade and Business Regulations
    A. General Import Regulations
    B. EU-Turkey Customs Union
    C. Measures Not Covered by the EU-Turkey Customs Union
    D. Product Standards and TSE
     
  5.7 Currency and Taxes
    A. Turkish Currency and Foreign Exchange
    B. Taxes
     
  5.8 Visa Requirements
     
  5.9 Business Practices
    A. Business Hours
    B. Religion and Holidays
    C. Business Greetings and Customs
     
  5.10 Detailed Trade Figures
    A. Turkey's Exports by HS Code
    B. Turkey's Imports by HS Code
    C. Turkey's Imports - Selected Products (with breakdown)
     
  5.11 Import Tariffs
     
  5.12 Contacts and Web Resources
    A. Selected Turkish Government Departments and Agencies
    B. Other Useful Contacts in Turkey