Rwandan businessmen intend to explore biz opportunities in Chinese market

The 2019 Beijing International Horticultural Exhibition has given big opportunities for Rwandan companies to further explore the Chinese market. The local business operators who are showcasing their products at the 2019 Beijing International Horticultural Exhibition have expressed their eagerness to expand business opportunities in the Chinese market.

The Rwandan businessmen revealed their plans on the sidelines of exhibition launched by President of China, Xi Jinping under the theme "Live Green, Live Better". The East African country is among the over 100 countries and international organisations that are showcasing their products and services in the six-month exhibition taking place at the foot of the historical Great Wall of China in Beijing's Yanqing District.

Nine Rwandan companies are taking part, which include Caferwa, Urwibutso Entreprise, Urumuri, Umucyo, Damarara, Unguka Muhinzi, Kivubelt, Gashora Farms, and Women exporters. The products that are produced in Rwanda are being showcased that include coffee brands like Boneza coffee, Kivu Belt Coffee, Bourbon Coffee, Gorilla's Coffee, Nova Coffee, Garuka Coffee and Kinunga Coffee, as reported by The New Times.

"Chinese people love Rwandan handcraft products. Our products bring excitement to Chinese visitors. They keep on asking if our products are always available on the Chinese market. This exhibition is an opportunity to attract more clients so that we can enlarge our operations in China. I plan to regularly export produce to China," Urumuri Handcraft Association's representative, Francine Murekatete said.

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