The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (the dtic), is charged with the primary responsibility of developing South Africa’s industries. Exports Branch within the dtic is the essential point of contact for anyone involved in investment and export promotion in the country. It opens doors into global export markets through expect market intelligence, capacity building opportunities, access to incentives and exposure at trade shows and exhibition across the world. Exports Branch core function include providing coordination; developing and promoting exports and Investment, and creating and changing policy.