The aim of the Directory is to provide developing countries and economies in transition with a reference book of importers’ associations that will facilitate trade contacts between potential or existing exporters and representative organisations in importing markets.

The Directory includes associations known to ITC that undertake activities or provide services for the import of goods into their respective countries. Those associations importing a wide range of goods, and not of a sector specific nature, are listed first, alphabetically by region. Subsequently, associations are listed by the sector in which they do business, again alphabetically.  Cross-reference to other sectors of business is made where relevant. 

Associations in countries or territories that are not adequately covered, or for which incomplete or incorrect information is shown, are invited to provide ITC with the appropriate information for inclusion in subsequent issues of the Directory.