Ministry of Plantation Industries

Ministry of Plantation Industries Sri Lanka Tea Board Participation at International Trade Fairs January to December 2018 Applications are invited from registered Tea Exporters for selection for participation at International Trade Fairs under Sri Lanka Tea Board subsidized participation scheme that will come into effect from 1 st January 2018. Exporters of pure Ceylon Tea brands with Lion Logo and a proven track record will be considered for selection. Selection of participants will be made by a panel appointed by the Sri Lanka Tea Board and the decision of the panel will be final. The subsidy scheme will cover space rental and booth construction. All other expenses will have to be borne by the selected participants. Selected applicants will be entitled to a subsidy as specified below: Exporter All exporters (Large, Medium & Small) Small Subsidy 50% of cost of Space & Booth Construction only (for individual booth) Information desk facilities will be provided free of charge to exporters. Large Scale; Tea Exports exceeding 1 million kilos per annum during the 2016/17 Medium Scale; Tea Exports between 500,000 kilos 1 million kilos per annum during 2016/17 Small Scale; Tea Exports less than 500,000 kilos per annum during 2016/17 Details of Trade Fairs and the application forms are available on Sri Lanka Tea Board website at www.pureceylontea.com. Duly completed forms should be forwarded to: Director (Promotion), Sri Lanka Tea Board, 574, Galle Road, Colombo 03 Email: promotion@pureceylontea.com on or before the closing dates mentioned for a particular trade fair. Tel: 0112587814 Fax; 0112587341 Chairman Sri Lanka Tea Board

SUBSIDY SCHEME - PARTICIPATION AT INTERNATIONAL TRADE FAIRS 2018 No. Trade Fair Country Period Budget Est. for Small Scale Sponsorship Quota 50% sponsorship No. of booths + SLTB Deadline 1 Prodexpo, Moscow Russia 5-9 Feb 2 5+1 Completed 2 Gulfood, Dubai UAE 18-22 Feb 2 12+1 Completed 3 Foodex, Tokyo Japan 6-9 Mar 0 7+1 Completed 4 Natural Organic show UK 22-23 Apr 2 2+1 Completed 5 World Food Uzbekistan, Tashkent Uzbekistan 4-6 Apr 0 2+1 Completed 6 Cairo Int l Fair, Cairo Egypt Mar 0 2+1 31.10.2017 7 FHA Singapore Expo Singapore 24-27 Apr 2+1 Completed 8 World Food Warsaw Poland 10-12 Apr 0 3+1 Completed 9 SIAL Canada, Montreal Canada 2-4 May 0 3+1 Completed 10 Food West Africa, Lagos Nigeria 8 10 May 5+1 Completed 11 SIAL China, Shanghai China 16-18 May 0 7+1 Completed 12 World Food Azerbaijan Azerbaijan 16-18 May 5+1 Completed 13 Seoul Food, Seoul S. Korea 1 4 May 4+1 Completed 14 15 World Tea Expo, Las Vegas Agrofood & Beverage, Teheran USA 11-14 Jun 3+1 16.03.2018 Iran 24-27 Jun 4+1 16.03.2018 16 Saitex, Johannesburg South Africa 24-26 Jun 2+1 16.03.2018 17 Food Taipei, Taipei Taiwan 27-29 Jun 6 Completed 18 19 20 Summer Fancy Food, New York Malaysia Int. Food & Bev. Trade Fair Int. Tea Fair, Hong Kong USA 30 Jun - 2 Jul 4+1 15.03.2018 Malaysia 27-29 Jun 2 3+1 16.03.2018 Hong Kong 16-18 Aug 10+1 15.03.2018 21 World Food, Istanbul Turkey 5-8 Sep 4+1 13.07.2018 22 Fine Food, Melbourne Australia 10-13 Sep 3+1 Completed 23 World Food, Moscow Russia 17-20 Sep 2 4+1 29.03.2018 24 World Tea & Coffee Expo, Mumbai India Not Finalize 2 3+1 31.07.2018 25 COTECA, Hamburg Germany 10-12Oct 3+1 04.05.2018 26 SIAL Paris France 21-25 Oct 8+1 Completed 27 Saudi HORECA, Riyadh S. Arabia Nov 2 3+1 31.07.2018 28 Xiaman Tea Fair, Xiaman China 5+1 31.05.2018 29 World Food, Kiev Ukraine 23-25 Oct 2+1 31.05.2018 30 FHC Shanghai, Shanghai China 13-16 Nov 4+1 31.05.2018 31 World Food, Almathy Kazakhstan 31 Oct - 2 Nov 2+1 31.05.2018 32 World of Tea, Teheran Iran Nov 2 7+1 31.07.2018 33 Foodex Saudi, Jeddah S. Arabia Nov 3+1 31.07.2018 34 West Africa Agrofood & Plastprintpack Ivory Coast 27-29 Nov 4+1 31.07.2018

PARTICIPATION AT INTERNATIONAL TRADE FAIRS JANUARY TO MAY 2018 1. Prodexpo Moscow, Russia (5-9 February ) PRODEXPO is the largest annual specialized exhibition in Russia and Eastern Europe. For more than 20 years, it has determined the development of the domestic food industry. The 25 th edition of PRODEXPO will be held in Moscow from 5 th to 9 th February 2018. Over the years of its existence, the PRODEXPO exhibition has played an important role in stimulating the Russian food industry. Promoting high-quality foodstuffs to the domestic market, the PRODEXPO trade show contributes to implementing high-priority federal projects aimed at improving the quality of life of the Russian citizens. PRODEXPO is one of the main exhibitions in the trade fair calendar of the Sri Lanka Tea Board (SLTB). SLTB has been participating at PRODEXPO exhibition along with the private sector tea exporting companies organizing a Ceylon Tea pavilion during past two decades as the Russia has been the number one market for Ceylon Tea. SLTB has already reserved a space of 50 SQM for the Ceylon Tea pavilion at the exhibition. The cost per booth (Shell scheme) will be approximately Rs. 850,000 including basic furniture. 2. Gulfood Dubai, UAE (18-22 February) Gulfood, Dubai (UAE) One of the largest and most potential food and beverage expositions in the world today. Some analysts argue that Gulfood has surpassed even SIAL France and Anuga Germany in reaping benefits of participation by the Tea Sector. Gulf Food 2018 Trade Exhibition will be held in Dubai World Trade Center, Dubai from 18 th to 22 nd February 2018. Sri Lanka Tea Board intends to organize a Ceylon Tea pavilion at the above fair along with the exporting companies in Sri Lanka. The cost per booth of 9Sqm (Shell scheme) will be approximately Rs. 950,000 including basic furniture. 3. Foodex Tokyo, Japan (6-9 March) The 43rd international Food & Beverage Exhibition, Foodex Japan 2018 is scheduled to be held from 6th - 9th March 2018 at Makuhan, Messe in Chiba, Tokyo. The annual Foodex trade extravaganza is undisputedly rated as the largest food & beverage exhibition in the Asia/Pacific Rim where close to 100,000 serious buyers and sellers congregate. Only Anuga Fair in Germany and SIAL Fair in France is considered more important and bigger than Foodex held every year at Makuhari Messe in Chiba City around 50 km from Tokyo metropolis. Sri Lanka Tea Board has been successfully participating at Foodex Japan exhibition in the past 20 years. Sri Lanka tea industry has utilized Foodex Japan to effectively promote Ceylon Tea in Japan. Besides discussing and finalizing business propositions, the Foodex event is availed as a meeting place for buyers, importers, distributors and packers with suppliers, exporters and brand marketers across the globe once a year on food & drink trade. Many innovative and new products are introduced by competitors at this exhibition. Sri Lanka Tea Board intends to organize a Sri Lanka Group Stand for Ceylon Tea at Foodex Japan 2018 too, depending on the response from the trade. The cost per booth of 9Sqm (Shell scheme) will be approximately Rs.950,000.00 with basic furniture.

4. The Natural Food Show 2018 - London, UK (22-23 April) The Natural Food Show is a 2 day event being held from 22 nd to 23 rd April 2018 at the ExCeL Centre in London, United Kingdom. This event showcases products like natural food products, organic food and Natural food ingredients, raw materials and other natural substances etc. Sri Lanka Tea Board intends to organize a Sri Lanka Group Stand for Ceylon Tea at Natural Show 2018 depending on the response from the trade. The cost of Shell Scheme in line Stand and Shell Scheme Corner Stand are 392 per m2 and 465 per m2 respectively. The cost per booth of 9Sqm (Shell scheme) will be approximately Rs.875,000.00 including basic furniture. 5. World Food Uzbekistan - Tashkent, Uzbekistan (4-6 April) 18 th edition of the World Food Uzbekistan exhibition will be held from 4 th to 6 th April 2018 at Uzexpocentre, NEC Tashkent, Uzbekistan. The exhibition is organized by ITE Uzbekistan, ITE Exhibitions & Conferences Ltd in London and ITE Eurasian Exhibitions jointly. World Food Uzbekistanis the largest international food exhibition in Uzbekistan gathering thousands of food industry experts each year. Participation in World Food Uzbekistan provides a unique opportunity to present products to a wider audience of experts, find new partners and customers from among procurement professionals representing retailers and wholesalers. Sri Lanka Tea Board intends to organize a Sri Lanka Group Stand for Cairo International Fair 2018 depending on the response from the trade. The cost of a 9 SQM Equipped Stand will be approximately USD 3,000/-(Rs. 475,000/-) including basic furniture. 6. Cairo International Fair - Nasr City, Egypt (14-23 March) Cairo International Fair 2018 Trade Exhibition is scheduled to be held in Cairo International Convention and Exhibition Center-Nasr Road, Nasr City, Egypt. Cairo International Fair 2018 Trade Exhibition is a leading trade show of Food and Beverages in Egypt. This Trade Exhibition focuses on trade buyers/potential business persons from Middle East and North Africa Regions. Sri Lanka Tea Board intends to organize a Sri Lanka Group Stand for Cairo International Fair 2018 depending on the response from the trade. The cost per booth of 9 sqm will be around USD 4,500/= (Approximately Rs.700,000/=).The booth is equipped with basic furniture. 7. Anufood Euro Asia - Turkey (14 16 March) ANUFOOD Eurasia powered by Anuga, had become the new marketplace for the F&B industry to Taste Eurasia. High-level exhibitors from all over the globe present their latest trends, innovations and solutions and generate an ideal match with the industry s top-buyers from the surrounding regions Balkan, CIS and MENA. Anufood Eurasia 2018 Trade Exhibition is scheduled to be held in TUYAP Exhibition Center-Istanbul, Turkey from 14th to 16th April 2018. Sri Lanka Tea Board intends to organize a Sri Lanka Group Stand for Anufood Eurasia 2018 depending on the response from the trade. The cost per booth of 9 sq m will be around USD 5,000/= (Approximately Rs.800,000/=).The booth is equipped with basic furniture.

8. FHA 2018 Singapore Expo Center & Suntec Singapore (24-27 April 2018) The FHA 2018 International Exhibition is scheduled to be held from 24th to 27th April 2018 in Singapore Expo Center & Suntec Singapore. FHA Specialty Coffee and Tea 2018 is the leading trade show of Foods and Beverages. Sri Lanka Tea Board intends to organize a Sri Lanka Group Stand for Ceylon Tea. The cost of a 9 SQM Shell Scheme Booth will be around Singapore Dollars 6,435/= (Approximately Rs.735, 000/=) including the basic furniture. 9. SIAL Canada Montreal, Canada (2-4 May ) SIAL Canada Exhibition 2018 is scheduled to be held in Montreal from 2 nd May to 4 th May 2018. Sri Lanka Tea Board intends to organize a Ceylon Tea pavilion at the above fair. SIAL Canada is not only key to the Canadian Agri food industry, it is also a privileged entryway to the US and international markets. Indeed SIAL is now the only event of its scale in Canada, with more than 850 national and international exhibitors from 50 countries hosting over 15,000 buyers from Canada, the U.S., and 60 other countries. SIAL Canada is the only national trade show that offers a complete range of food products under one roof to meet your customers expectations. Whether you work in the retail, catering or food processing industry, or you re simply looking for new and innovative products or regional specialties from around the world, you ll find exactly what you need right here. The cost per 10sq.ft (10sq.ft x 10sq.ftm) shell scheme booth will be around USD 5,500/- (Approximately Rs.800,000/-) 10. World Food Warsaw Poland (10-12 April) World Food Warsaw 2018 is scheduled to be held from 10-12 April 2018 at Warsaw International Expo centre EXPO XXI, Warsaw, Poland. The World Food Warsaw 2018 exhibition is an opportunity for the entire food & beverage industry which provides a platform to connect and conduct business with over 4,000 industry buyers operating in Central & Eastern Europe. The event brings together the region's distributors, retailers, manufacturers and associations. Sri Lanka Tea Board intends to organize a Sri Lanka Group Stand for Ceylon Tea at World Food Warsaw 2018 depending on the response from the trade. The total cost of your participation would be around Euro 3,500 (Approximately LKR 560,000) for a Shell scheme package for 9 m 2 booth including basic furniture. 11. SIAL China, Shanghai (16-18 May) The 19 th International Exhibition for food, drink, hospitality, Food service, bakery & retail industries exhibition, SIAL China 2018 is schedule to be held from 16 th to 18 th May 2018 at Shanghai New international Expo Centre, Shanghai, China. SIAL China is Asia s largest food and beverage exhibition. The Exhibition is consisting of 2942 exhibitors from 67 countries and regions. It is recorded 76,986 visitors in 2017. Sri Lanka Tea Board intends to organize a Sri Lanka group Stand for Ceylon Tea at SIAL China 2018. The total cost of participation will be around USD 6,000/= (Approximately LKR 865,000.00) for a walk-on stand package for 9sqm booth along with standard furniture and fittings.

12. Food West Africa Lagos, Nigeria (8-10 May) The 3 rd edition of this event will take place from 8 th to 10 th May 2018 at the Landmark centre, Lagos, Nigeria. Food West Africa provides a unique platform for showcase products and services to thousands of decision makers and influencing individuals from across the West African food and drink industry. Sri Lanka Tea Board intends to organize a Sri Lanka Group Stand for Ceylon Tea. The cost of a 9 SQM Shell Scheme Booth will be around USD 4,275/- (approximately LKR 662,625/-) including the basic furniture. 13. World Food Azerbaijan Baku, Azerbaijan (23-25 May) World Food Azerbaijan has established itself as the Caspian Region's leading food industry event with a history of 21 years at its venue. Over the years of its existence, World Food Azerbaijan has proven itself as a reliable platform for annual meetings between experts, and demonstrations of equipment, products and services in the food industry. The exhibition provides opportunities to find new customers strengthen existing relationships with business partners and enter new sales markets. The cost of a 9 SQM Shell Scheme Booth with one-side open-front will be around USD 4500/- (approximately LKR 650,000/=) including the basic furniture. 14. Seoul Food, Seoul, Korea (1-4 May) The 36 th Edition of Seoul Food, Korea 2018 International Food Industry Trade show is scheduled to be held from 14 th to 16 th May 2018 at Kintex Hall, Seoul, Korea. Seoul Food- Korea is the 4 th the largest food Exhibition in Asia. The show is expected to attract around 54,000 professional buyers from over number of 46 visiting countries including many key food & beverage trade buyers from neighboring Asian countries Sri Lanka Tea Board intends to organize a Sri Lanka Group stand for Ceylon Tea at Seoul Food Korea- 2018. The total cost of your participation will be around USD 5,000/= (Approximately LKR 700,000.00) for a turnkey package for 9sqm booth along with stand furniture and fittings. 15. World Tea Expo, Las Vegas, USA (11-14 June) World Tea Expo 2018 is scheduled to be held in Las Vegas Convention Center, CA, USA from 12 th to 14 th June, 2018. World Tea Expo is the leading show and conference focused 100% on premium teas and related products. Sri Lanka Tea Board intends to organize a Ceylon Tea pavilion at the above fair along with the private sector exporting companies in Sri Lanka under subsidy scheme for participation of International Trade fairs, depending on the response from the trade. The total cost of shell booth (100sq.ft) is approximately USD 4,500/- (LKR 700,000/-) with basis furniture. 16. Agrofood & Beverage, Teheran, Iran (24-27 June) Iran Agrofood 2018 Trade Exhibition is scheduled to be held in Teheran International Fair Grounds, Teheran, Iran from 24 th to 27 th June 2018. Sri Lanka Tea Board intends to organize a Sri Lanka Group Stand for Iran Agrofood 2018 depending on the response from the trade. The cost per booth of 9 sqm will be around USD 5,000/= (Approximately Rs.775,000/=).The booth is equipped with basic furniture.

17. SAITEX, Johannesburg, South Africa (24-26 June) SAITEX is Africa s largest international product sourcing expo. SAITEX 2018 is scheduled to be held from 24-26 June at The Gallagher Convention Centre, Johannesburg, South Africa. For more than 20 years, SAITEX in Johannesburg has attracted retail and trade buyers from across Africa who meets exhibitors with products from all over the world. Sri Lanka Tea Board intends to organize a Sri Lanka Group Stand for Ceylon Tea at SAITEX 2018, depending on the response from the trade. The cost of shell scheme booth is approximately US$ 4,317 plus VAT (Approximately SLR 670,000) for a 9 SQM booth which includes basic furniture and fittings. It also includes a free 50-word editorial and company listing plus listing of products in the exhibition catalogue. 18. Food Taipei, Taipei, Taiwan (27-29 June) Food Taipei 2018 Trade exhibition is scheduled to be held in Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center from 27 th to 30 th June 2018. Food Taipei 2018 is the leading trade show of Foods and Beverages in Taipei, Taiwan. Sri Lanka Tea Board intends to organize a Sri Lanka Group Stand for Food Taipei 2018 trade exhibition depending on the response from the trade. The cost per booth of 9 sq m will be around USD 2,700/= (Approximately Rs.420,000/=).The booth is equipped with basic furniture. 19. Summer Fancy Food, New York, USA (30 June 2 July) Summer Fancy Food Show 2018 is scheduled to be held in Jacob Javtis Conventional Centre, NY, USA from 30 th June to 2 nd July, 2018. Summer Fancy Food Show is also a leading trade shows (Food & Beverages) and conference focused 100% on premium teas and related products. Sri Lanka Tea Board intends to organize a Ceylon Tea pavilion at the above fair along with the private sector exporting companies in Sri Lanka depending on the response from the trade. The total cost of shell booth (100sq.ft) is approximately USD 5,200/- (LKR 1,600,000/-) with basis furniture. 20. Malaysia Int. Food & Bev. Trade Fair, Malaysia (27 29 June) The 19th Malaysian International Food & Beverage (MIFB) - 2018 Trade fair is scheduled to be held from 27th to 29th June 2018 at Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (KLCC), Malaysia. Natural and Healthy Produce showcase will be an ideal platform for companies serving the Food and Beverage industry and is constantly finding innovative ways to improve and cater their products to the community with the Healthy living vision. Sri Lanka Tea Board intends to organize a Sri Lanka Group Stand for Ceylon Tea at MIFB - 2018 along with the private sector exporting companies in Sri Lanka under depending on the response from the trade. The cost of shell scheme booth is approximately US$ 4,000 (Approximately LKR 620,000/=) for a 9 sq. m. booth including basic furniture and fitting.

21. Int. Tea Fair, Hong Kong (16 18 August) The 10th Hong Kong International Trade Fair 2018 is scheduled to be held from 16th - 18th August 2018 in Hong Kong. Due to the successful outcome of our participation in the last nine years, Sri Lanka Tea Board has decided to coordinate a Sri Lanka Tea pavilion this time as well. We are also pleased to inform you that we have once again been successful in negotiating special rates for participating booth holders from Sri Lanka. The concessions offered to the exhibitors from Sri Lanka are given below. -30% discount on booth cost - US$2,572.5 per 9sqm booth with Basic equipments (original price - US$3,675) -3-night hotel sponsorship per exhibitor per 9 sqm -Free Business Matching service for each 9sqm paid booth 22. World Food, Istanbul, Turkey (5 8 September) World Food Istanbul 2018 Trade Exhibition is scheduled to be held in TUYAP Fair and Exhibition center, Istanbul from 5 th to 8 th September 2018. World Food Istanbul 2018 Trade Exhibition is a leading trade show of Food and Beverages in Turkey. This Trade Exhibition focuses on trade buyers/potential business persons from Middle East and North Africa Regions. Sri Lanka Tea Board intends to organize a Sri Lanka Group Stand for World Food Istanbul 2018, depending on the response from the trade. The cost per booth of 9 sqm will be around USD 5,500/=(Approximately Rs.852,000/=).The booth is equipped with basic furniture. 23. Fine Food, Melborn, Australia (10 13 September) Fine Food Melbourne is scheduled to be held in Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Center from 10 th. to 13 th September 2018. Fine Food Melbourne is the leading trade show of Foods and Beverages in Australia and famous foods and beverages companies participated in year 2017. Sri Lanka Tea Board intends to organize a Sri Lanka Group Stand for Fine Food Melbourne 2018 trade exhibition depending on the response from the trade.the cost per booth of 9 sq m will be around USD 6,400/= (Approximately Rs.950,000/=).The booth is equipped with basic furniture. 24. World Food, Moscow, Russian (17 20 September) The World Food Moscow Exhibition (WFM) is Russia s Premier International Exhibition for the Food and Drink industry where the world of food meets Russia. The 26 th edition of World Food Moscow continues to provide suppliers in the food and drink industry with a great opportunity to meet buyers in one of the World s most sought after growth markets Russia. The WFM 2018 is scheduled to be held from 17th to 20th September in Moscow. The exhibition will be organized by ITE Group PLC. Sri Lanka Tea Board has decided to organize a Ceylon Tea Pavilion this time as well while occupying 54 SQM exhibition areas to accommodate 06 exhibitors (05 private sector tea companies + Sri Lanka Tea Board). The estimated cost per booth will be 1.2 Million Rupees (USD 7,500/)

25. World Tea & Coffee Expo, Mumbai, India (29 November 1 December) The 5th World Tea & Coffee Expo 2018, WTCE, India's International trade fair will be held at Nehru Centre, Worli, Mumbai, India in November 2018. Sri Lanka Tea Board intends to organize a Ceylon Tea pavilion at the above fair. The cost of 9sqm shell scheme will be around USD 2500/= (approximately LKR 375,000/=) with basic furniture and country identification. 26. COTECA, Hamburg, Germany (10 12 October) Coteca in Hamburg is an international trade fair for Coffee, Tea and Cocoa. It is one of the few shows in Europe, where all beverage branches are united. Numerous exhibitors from all over the world are present here and make the fair an ideal platform to make business contacts. The next COTECA is scheduled to be held from 10 th to 12 th October 2018 in Hamburg, Germany. Sri Lanka Tea Board intends to organize a Ceylon Tea pavilion at the above fair with the tea exporting companies in Sri Lanka. The cost per 9sqm shell scheme booth will be around USD 8000/- (Approximately 1,150,000/=) with basic furniture and country identification. 27. SIAL Paris, France (21 25 October) SIAL Paris 2018 is a famous Food and Beverage Trade exhibition in the world. SIAL Paris 2018 Trade exhibition will be held on Paris Nord Villepinite in France from 21 st to 25 th October 2018. SIAL Paris exhibition will feature an extensive selection of products and supplies by international manufacturers and suppliers for the food and drinks sector from fresh produce to ready to- eat products, and confectioneries to beverages. Sri Lanka Tea Board intends to organize a Sri Lanka Group Stand for Ceylon Tea at SIAL Paris 2018. The cost per booth of 9 Sqm will be around Euro 7,600/= (Approximately Rs.1,200,000/=) with basic furniture and country identity. 28. Saudi HORECA, Riyadh, S. Arabia (27 29 November) SAUDI HORECA is the biggest annual hospitality exhibition in Saudi Arabia is scheduled to be held in Riyadh International Conventional and Exhibition Center in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia from 27 th to 29 th November 2018. This exhibition focuses on trade buyers/potential business persons from Saudi Arabia. Sri Lanka Tea Board intends to organize a Sri Lanka Group Stand for Saudi Horeca 2018, depending on the response from the trade. The cost per booth of 9 sqm will be around USD 4,500/= (Approximately Rs.700,000/=).The booth is equipped with basic furniture. 29. Xiamen Tea Fair, Xiamen, China ( October) The 10th edition of China Xiamen International Trade Fair 2018 scheduled to be held from 18th to 22nd October 2018 at Xiamen International Conference & Exhibition Centre in China. The event is organized by International Communication Association of Chinese Tea Culture, Xiamen general Chamber of commerce and Xiamen international Chamber of commerce for the 9th consecutive year. Sri Lanka Tea Board intends promoting country group stand for Ceylon Tea at the above exhibition in 2018.All the participants tea brands must carry the Lion Logo. Please note that the subsidy scheme is not applicable for China Xiamen International Trade Fair 2018 and all the Sri Lankan tea exporters under Sri Lanka Tea Board's country group stand will get their booth at a discount price. Ceylon Tea exporters need to coordinate directly the exhibition organizers for the

respective tea company's booth payments and constructions. The total cost per 3m x 3m (9sqm) stand equipped booth in this exhibition will be around USD 600 (Approximately LKR 94,000.00) 30. World Food, Kiev, Ukraine (23 25 Oct) World Food Ukraine (WFU) is the country s largest food and drink event and hosts a wide range of food and drink suppliers, who demonstrate their latest products to the market. For the past 20 years, World Food Ukraine has proved to be an effective forum for introducing international products to the market. Companies can meet decision-making buyers, including: food and drink producers, distributors, wholesalers, retailers and restaurateurs. The WFU 2018 is scheduled to be held in Kyiv, Ukraine from 23 rd to 25 th October. The exhibition will be organized by ITE Group PLC. Sri Lanka Tea Board intends organizing a group pavilion occupying 36 SQM where 03 private sector tea companies and Sri Lanka Tea Board will accommodate in the Ceylon Tea pavilion. The estimated cost for booth will be Rs.700,000.00 (USD 4,500/-) 31. FHC Shanghai, Shanghai, China (13 16 November) The 22nd International Exhibition for food, drink, hospitality, food service, bakery & retail industries Exhibition, FHC China 2018 is scheduled to be held from 13th to 15th November 2018 at Shanghai New International Expo Centre, Shanghai, China. Sri Lanka Tea Board intends to organize a Sri Lanka Group stand for Ceylon Tea at FHC China 2018. The total cost of participation would be around USD 6,500/= (approximately LKR 1,000,000) for a walk on stand package for 9sqm booth along with standard furniture and fittings. (Carpet, lighting, fascia board, 1 information desk, table, chairs, power outlet, electricity plug, glass showcase, storage room and bin) 32. World Food, Almathy, Kazakhstan (31 October 2 November) World Food Kazakhstan (WFK) is the country s leading food and drink exhibition and is strategically positioned to target the region s industry experts. The WFK 2018 is scheduled to be held from 31 st October to 02 rd November 2018 in Kazakhstan. The exhibition will be organized by ITE Group PLC. Sri Lanka Tea Board intends to organize a Sri Lanka Group Stand for Ceylon Tea with an exhibition area of 18 SQM to accommodate 03 exhibitors (02 private sector tea companies + Sri Lanka Tea Board). The cost estimate for booth will be Rs.775,000.00 (USD 5,000/-) 33. World of Tea, Teheran, Iran (November) World of Tea Teheran 2018 Trade Exhibition is scheduled to be held in Teheran, Iran from October 2018. World of Tea Teheran 2018 Trade Exhibition is a leading trade shows Tea in the World. This Trade Exhibition focuses on trade buyers/potential business persons from Iran Market. Sri Lanka Tea Board intends to organize a Sri Lanka Group Stand for World of Tea Teheran 2018, depending on the response from the trade. The cost per booth of 9 sqm will be around USD 5,000/=(Approximately Rs.730,000/=).The booth is equipped with basic furniture. 34. Foodex Saudi, Jeddah, S. Arabia (Nov12 15 November) Foodex Saudi 2018 Trade Exhibition is scheduled to be held in Jeddah Center for Forums and Events, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia from 12 th to 15 th November 2018. Foodex Saudi 2018 Trade Exhibition is a leading trade show of Food and Beverages in Saudi Arabia. This Trade Exhibition focuses on trade buyers/potential business persons from Saudi Arabia and Middle East Region. Sri Lanka Tea Board intends to organize a Sri Lanka Group Stand for Foodex Saudi 2018 depending on the response from the trade. The cost per booth of 9 sqm will be around USD 5,000/= (Approximately Rs.775,000/=).The booth is equipped with basic furniture.

35. West Africa Agrofood & Plastprintpack, Ivory Coast (27 29 November) The 5th agrofood & plastprintpack West Africa goes Abidjan! At the request of exhibitors and international associations, the next show in 2018 will be held in Abidjan, Ivory Coast. At the request of exhibitors and international associations, the 5th agrofood & plastprintpack West Africa will be held on 20-22 November 2018 in Abidjan, the capital of Ivory Coast. In the future, the show could take place alternately, in the even years in Abidjan, in the odd years in Accra.Estimated cost per booth will be Rs.680,000.00

SRI LANKA TEA BOARD APPLICATION FOR PARTICIPATION AT INTERNATIONAL TARDE FAIRS 2018 Name of the International Trade Fair;. City & Country Fair will be held;. Dates;. 1. Name & Addresses of the Company with Tel, Fax No. & E-mail : 2. Name and contact details of the Managing Director/Director to whom correspondence should be sent: 3. Export Performance to above mention country (in MT) Year Bulk Packets Bags Total 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 ( )

4. Names of the Brands Exported : (a). With "Lion Logo" (b). Without Lion Logo (c). Private Labels 5. Last Five years period participation at International Trade Fairs under Ceylon Tea pavilion. Please indicate the year/s & Names of Fairs. 6. Promotion/Advertising activities undertaken in (if any) International Markets: 7. Expectations of your participation at the above fair : 8. Date of Establishment of the Company : 9. Main export markets and potential for further growth : 10. Other relevant information :

The selected companies will be required to pay a non refundable deposit within the given period as specified by the SLTB in order to confirm the participation. Signature Date: Managing Director/ CEO