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Trade mission

Meaning in business english, with examples

nounAdvanced term

In business english, trade mission means: An organized visit by business representatives to explore or develop trade with another market.

In Turkish: ticaret heyeti ziyareti

How it is used

Used by business groups and trade organizations. It may include company visits and buyer meetings; it does not itself mean a sales contract has been secured.

Example sentences

  1. The trade mission introduced local manufacturers to potential distributors in the new market.

    The visit creates commercial contacts without guaranteeing orders.

  2. Before joining the trade mission, we prepared questions about delivery requirements and buyer expectations.

    Preparation turns the visit into targeted market learning.

Common collocations

  • join a trade mission
  • organize a trade mission
  • business tripA journey you make for your job, for example to visit clients, attend a conference or work in another office.
  • networkingMeeting and talking to people in your industry, for example at conferences and events, to build useful professional relationships.

More terms: Business Travel and Events

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