Trade Missions and Procurement Opportunities

📍 Togo
📆 12-13 November 2025
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We are delighted to announce that registrations for the fourth edition of our flagship event the UK-Francophone West and Central Africa Forum (WCAF IV) are now open! With the support of HM Government, the Togolese Government, the event will welcome ten country delegations from Mauritania, Senegal, Ivory Coast, Guinea, Gabon, DRC, Benin, Togo, RoC and Cameroon. 

Over two days, the Forum served as the region’s premier platform for forging partnerships, shaping transformative deals, and addressing key economic challenges. Plenaries will cover government priority sectors, access to capital, infrastructure, SME finance, microfinance, insurance, agribusiness, healthcare, education, and more. Spaces are limited.

📍 Bulgaria
📆 25-27 November 2025
👥 British Bulgarian Chamber of Commerce
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The event will provide an opportunity for the UK and Bulgarian Gov municipality stakeholders to share ideas and exchange good practices in building sustainable, green cities. Additionally, by showcasing the achievements of the UK in making their cities greener, cleaner and living-friendly, and subsequently influencing local policies, with the aim to create business opportunities for UK companies.

📍 Johannesburg, South Africa
📆 9-11 June 2026
👥 Big 5 Construct South Africa
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Here is something you might find noteworthy, ranked by the World Bank as an upper middle-income country, South Africa is Africa’s largest economy, contributing around 25% of the continent’s GDP. With a booming construction market valued at $125 billion, it's the ideal location for industry professionals seeking opportunities to expand their businesses and make significant connections and Big 5 Construct South Africa from 9-11 June 2026 at the Gallagher Convention Centre, Johannesburg, will bring together key stakeholders to explore opportunities in this thriving sector.

Why do business in South Africa?

• The biggest economy in Africa in 2025, with an estimated GDP of approximately $410.34 billion.
• Gateway to 1.3 billion consumers via the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).
• Diverse economy with strong sectors in finance manufacturing and construction.
• World-class infrastructure and logistics networks for regional distribution.
• FDI: Renewed interest from the EU, US, and BRICS partners in energy, logistics, and smart infrastructure.
• Inflation: Stabilized at 3.3%–3.9%, supporting investor confidence.

At Big 5 Construct South Africa, you’ll gain direct access to the buyers, distributors and decision-makers who can open doors across the continent, if the South African construction market aligns with your business objectives, please reply to this e-mail or fill in the form by clicking here and a member of my team will get in touch.

📍 Egypt
📆 23-25 June 2026
👥 Big 5 Construct South Egypt
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Did you know that Egypt is now Africa’s second-largest economy and the third-largest construction market in the MENA region? With a $570 billion* construction pipeline and an aggressive expansion underway, the market offers unparalleled opportunities for established companies to scale and for new entrants to launch with impact. There’s never been a better time to tap into Egypt’s momentum. (*Source: ABiQ)

If you're looking for a way in, look no further, Big 5 Construct Egypt is your gateway. Taking place from 23 - 25 June 2026 at the Egypt International Exhibition Center, the event offers a prime opportunity to connect with leading local distributors and key stakeholders actively sourcing construction products and solutions.

Let’s take a closer look at Egypt’s market. The country is undergoing major transformation, opening exciting opportunities for international construction companies. Here’s why Egypt should be on your radar:

 

• Fast-track your market entry with Egypt’s Golden License: Egypt’s Golden License lets qualified investors skip red tape and move fast, giving your company a head start in approvals, operations, and winning deals. Major global players are already taking advantage of it.
• Construction at the heart of national growth: The Egyptian government is driving economic growth through major construction projects like the New Administrative Capital, Ras Al Hekma and New Alamein to name a few, offering your company access to stable, well-funded opportunities with long-term potential.
• Dynamic project landscape with sustained growth potential: With much of Egypt’s $570 billion project pipeline already underway, demand is rising for innovative products, materials, and expertise. This is your chance to connect with active projects and become a trusted partner in their development.
  
  

Key industry suppliers are already on board and have booked their stands for Big 5 Construct Egypt 2026. If you are interested in booking yours or finding out more, simply click here to fill out a short form, and we’ll be in touch to schedule a quick call.

📍 Lagos, Nigeria
👥 ITB-HITECH

ITB/Hitech have been contracted to rehabilitate Apapa Port Complex and Tin-can Island Port, the two biggest ports in Nigeria. This project is estimated at circa £1 billion and there is also a huge pipeline of infrastructure opportunities in Nigeria.

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The DBT will be hosting a meet the buyer day the week commencing 15 September in London. Details will be confirmed pending response and interest. If you are interested in finding out more, please contact Ayotomi Elemide (Ayotomi.Elemide@fcdo.gov.uk).

 

📍 London/Turkey
👥 UK Export Finance

UK Export Finance (UKEF) would like to invite you to register for the opportunity to meet with ECC Environmental (UK) Ltd on 1st October to discuss their upcoming solar power plant project in Turkey.

ECC are an internationally recognised Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) contractor with a proven track record across 38 countries, including construction of the largest federal solar generation facility in Hawaii.

They are currently procuring for a project in Turkey consisting of a 310-MWp / 235.4-MWe solar power plant including the installation of a 250-MVA substation and two 3-km 400-kV overhead transmission lines connecting the site to the existing transmission grid.

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