Trade Development

Authority of Pakistan

OPTING FOR EXPORTS

EXPORTING GOODS AND SERVICES PROVIDE A FIRM

WITH MANY ADVANTAGES AS:

1. A developing country like Pakistan has to import more and more to meet its    productionanddevelopment needs.  Exports produce the means to pay for these imports, and provides a significant contribution to foreign exchange earnings.

2. Possibility of selling to a much larger market resulting in economies of scale in production.

3. A much larger growth rate as overseas markets usually expand much faster than the domestic ones.

4. Allow firms to keep their order books full thereby maintaining their staff, by offering more attractive terms.

5. Allow firms to obtain international and government support in developing new markets and acquiring new technology and skills this are necessary for economic development.

6. This contributes in the development of skills,  which is vital to a country undergoing       industrialization.

7. It creates job opportunities.

8. Exports enjoy special incentives and privileges not available in other trades.

9. Exports paves the way towards self-reliance, strength and prosperity.