1. EXPORT
DRY AND SMOKED FISH

3. 1.Quantity of dried and smoked catfish, tilapia and other types of fish exported from West Africa to the United Kingdom was estimated at over 500 tonnes per year; with a retail value of nearly $20 million. 2. Nigeria alone exports about 5 tonnes of smoked fish per month (via airfreight). Other major exporting countries are Ghana, the Ivory Coast, Senegal and Cameroon. 3. Dried and smoked fish export The huge trade in smoked-dried fish is a consequence of the growing demand by the increasing number of Africans living in the diaspora. 4. The US and Europe remain the major destinations for Africans who venture abroad.

4. How to Export Dried and Smoked fish to the UK and Europe
Dried and smoked fish export to the new European Union (EU) regulations ban all ‘commercial’ consignments of smoked fish from Africa (and other non-EU countries) from entering the EU region. 2.personal’ exports are still allowed. Personal exports are small quantities of smoked fish (not more than 20kg in total weight). 3.This regulation is designed to prevent wholesale export of smoked fish to Europe. ‘Personal export’ includes consignments that are 20kg (or less) and may be carried as hand luggage while travelling. 4. It can also be sent (by mail or freight) directly to private addresses and named individuals in the EU for personal consumption only. Any exports to registered businesses in the EU or export quantities beyond the 20kg limit will not be allowed and will be seized and/or destroyed at EU ports.

5. How to Export Dried and Smoked fish to the United States

6. How to Export Dried and Smoked fish to the United States
1. You can export commercial quantities of smoked and dried fish to the USA, another huge market for the product. 2. all facilities that manufacture, process, pack, or store food, beverages, or dietary supplements that may be consumed in the United States by humans or animals are required to be registered with the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA).’ 3.Companies located outside the United States must choose a US Agent who will be responsible for communicating with the FDA and handle any necessary paperwork. 4.Having a Certificate of Registration assures customers and suppliers that you have complied with all FDA regulations. 5.Registrar Corp is a good place to start your journey if you’re interested in supplying to the US market. They have food safety experts trained in FDA inspections who can offer experienced advice and help you get prepared to gain FDA approval

7. Smoke Fish

8. CONDITIONS FOR EXPORT
1. First, the smoked and dried fish must be well processed and preserved. If the fish is not smoked using the right wood, charcoal or technique, it may end up with high levels of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAH).
2. Another common reason why smoked and dried fish consignments are seized is insect infestation and mould growth. If the fish still contain a considerable amount of moisture after drying and smoking, it’s very likely to attract insects and moulds which significantly reduce the quality of the products, and of course, the money you can make from them (that’s if they get to get through the foreign borders).
3.Other common causes of seizure are
1.incomplete documentation or
2.improper labeling and
3.packaging.
You must ensure that you are aware of the required paperwork and work with the custom broker and importer to make sure everything is in place.

9. HOW TO FIND INTERNATIONAL BUYERS 1
How to find buyers for your Dried and Smoked fish There are a couple of options for aspiring exporters to find buyers and opportunities in the international markets. 1 – Register with an Nigerian Export Promotion Council Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC) has an Export Expansion Grant Scheme which provides incentives to local exporters to grow their businesses and foreign exchange earnings.

10. HOW TO FIND INTERNATIONAL BUYERS 2
2 – Join a local trade organization Joining a trade organization a very good way to gain an understanding of the dried fish export market and the tricks of the trade. These communities also allow you to network with other exporters, learn from their experiences and even get sales leads. Often time 3.Register with online marketplaces s, several exporters have to work together to fulfil large orders from big overseas clients. Being a part of a trade organization can help you find great deals. Online marketplaces like Alibaba.com and Tradekey.com are some of the most popular platforms to meet buyers and sellers on the international markets. Registration is usually free and you can create a profile as a seller with a good description of your product and some nice pictures too.

11. HOW TO FIND INTERNATIONAL BUYERS 3
4 – Open an online store The internet has totally changed the way business is done. Without a physical shop and all the registration fees you need to run a traditional business, opening an online store affords you the opportunity to be available 24 hours a day, everyday! 5 – Word of mouth As outdated as it may sound in today’s world, word-of-mouth advertising still works and remains a great way to find potential customers. 6.Social media like Facebook and Twitter make it much easier because you can share information about your products with your friends and contacts. You never know who knows someone who needs your smoked fish. You spend a lot of time on these media anyway, it may just be time to use them for business benefit. There are still opportunities in the dry and smoked fish export business in Africa and West Africa

12. THINGS TO AVOID
The factors that lead to the production of these harmful substances include: 1. Smoking method: Using sawdust and wet wood as fuel to smoke fish produces more smoke (and PAHs) than firewood and charcoal. Charcoal and gas ovens produce less smoke and contain the least PAHs. 2. Smoking temperature: Bad smoke (with high PAH content) is produced when the fuel (wood, gas etc.) does not burn at a high enough temperature. Charcoal and oven-drying produce the highest temperatures and least smoke. 3. Oil content in the fish: Fish that contains more fat will produce more PAH due to the burning of fat during the smoking process. 4. Moulds (or fungi) only grow in fish because there is still some water (moisture) left in the fish. If fish is very well-dried and sealed to prevent

13. STEPS: PROCESSING Washing Gutting Brining Dripping Smoking Cooling
Testing
Package
The different stages involved in fish smoking and packaging process are graphically Illustrated After this process, the fire is lowered, the fish uncovered and left to cool. After cooling, the products are unloaded and packaged in two ways; 1. Products were hygienically packaged and sealed in nitrocellulose-coated cellophane. 2. Products were packaged in cartons covered and sealed with transparent cellophane as shown.

14. PACKAGING Packaging materials
MATERIALS AND METHOD
Packaging materials
Polyamide/polyethylene (PA/PE) packing rolls and cartons .
The above packaging materials were used for the preparation of packages of 9×7 cm (PA/PE) and 9x7x7cm
1. Products were hygienically packaged and sealed in nitrocellulose- coated cellophane.
2. Products were packaged in cartons covered and sealed with transparent cellophane

15. PACKAGING

17. BIBLIOGRAPHY
JOHN-PAUL IWUOHA. an author, impact entrepreneur, business strategist and founder of Smallstarter Africa. ALBERT OPUTE, EXPORTER NEPC

18. WHO IS JB?
John-Bede Anthonio zsmenetwork.com Serial Entrepreneur Architect, Planner, Pastor, Project Manager, Author.
Board of Companies A-ZSMENETWORK MULTIVERSE Mining and Exploration SPRINGFIELD Mining and Exploration Thespian Family Theatre Former Member, Board of Regents, Covenant University. Chairman, MDC, Software Developer. Founder, Gongon Africa. JOHNBEDE ASSOCIATES

19. A-ZSMENETWORK PARTNERS.
TUNDE OYEWOLE
FEYIKEMO ODUNUGA
JOHN-BEDE ANTHONIO
PROJECT ADVISERS & CONSULTANTS LAND ACQUISITION PROJECT PLAN EXPORT ADVISERS