Conduct a调研 of Sierra Leone's local lubricant market, including distribution channels and end-customer usage patterns. Collaborate with GUINEA HUAXI PETROCHEMICAL to explore the feasibility of entering and developing the lubricant market in Sierra Leone.

Our company has been deeply engaged in the international market for many years, accumulating extensive experience in import and export operations. Africa, particularly Guinea, is a key focus area for our business development. In recent years, we have established trade partnerships with Guinea, expanding our activities across multiple sectors. For instance, in 2023, we exported two floating cranes to Guinea, followed by the delivery of two floating cranes to the country in 2024. Additionally, we maintain a long-term, stable cooperative relationship with GUINEA HUAXI PETROCHEMICAL. Moving forward, we plan to leverage the strengths of both companies to further penetrate markets such as Guinea and Sierra Leone—both located in West Africa—with products like lubricants and coolants.

During this visit, we conducted a comprehensive assessment of the sales performance of various products in the Guinean market—ranging from mining and energy products to machinery and agricultural tools. We thoroughly investigated key market characteristics in Guinea, including import/export policies and local distribution capabilities. By conducting comparative analyses, we identified additional business opportunities, paving the way for further market expansion and helping to boost our company’s overall business volume. This effort also provides a solid foundation for exploring new business areas. In addition, we held face-to-face discussions with Guinean floating crane customers to gain insights into how the floating crane transfer operations are currently being carried out locally. Through these conversations, we aimed to pinpoint potential collaboration opportunities and explore prospects for launching a new project focused on building custom floating cranes, with the ultimate goal of securing fresh orders. Furthermore, we undertook an in-depth study of Guinea’s local mining market, visiting key sites such as active mining operations and bustling mining equipment trading hubs. Our research covered critical aspects like mineral resource reserves, the current state of mining technology, the demand for specialized mining equipment, and the regulatory framework governing mining imports, exports, and trade processes. This detailed understanding will equip our company with valuable data to confidently pursue mining-related trade activities in the region.

Conduct a调研 of Sierra Leone's local lubricant market, including distribution channels and end-customer usage patterns. Collaborate with GUINEA HUAXI PETROCHEMICAL to explore the feasibility of entering and developing the lubricant market in Sierra Leone.
 

The expenses related to the delegation members will be borne by Tianjin Machinery Import & Export Co., Ltd. These costs have already been included in the company's current-year budget for temporary official overseas (or border-crossing) travel, with approximately 28,032 yuan allocated per person.
 

Details of the visiting delegation:
Zhao Xiaoxin, Male, 1969/01/09
Tianjin Machinery Import & Export Co., Ltd. – General Manager (Team Leader)
Xue Tengfei, Male, 01/05/1987
Tianjin Machinery Import & Export Co., Ltd. – Department Manager

February 5, 2025
 

Tianjin Machinery Import & Export Co., Ltd.

Travel itinerary for Comrades Zhao Xiaoxin and Xue Tengfei to Guinea and Sierra Leone

2025 February 5