Welcome to Packaging 4 SMEs

Improve your packaging system to increase your competitiveness, reduce your waste, become more sustainable and gain access to new markets.

Register to learn more about packaging, to browse our packaging directory and to learn about the ITC SME-friendly packaging certification.

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The purpose of the platform

This platform is a go-to hub for businesses to access knowledge, insights, and expert guidance on packaging across value chains. Explore how the right solutions can transform your products across bulk, retail, and online channels.

What is the packaging directory?

The ITC packaging directory provides SMEs with a list of packaging suppliers across East Africa who have been checked by the ITC - and the ITC has qualified them as being SME-friendly. Through this directory, SMEs can access quality and cost-effective packaging, faster.

Interested in packaging your product? Browse the directory of SME-friendly packaging suppliers

What is the SME-friendly certification?

ITC had developed a complimentary SME-friendly certification scheme. By being 'SME-friendly' certified, packaging suppliers can grow their business by showing their SME customers that they are ready to service small businesses, by being flexible, affordable and offering quality packaging products.

Interested in becoming SME-friendly certified? Click here to apply

Did you know...?

Improved packaging significantly enhances market access and plays a key role in job creation, particularly for women and youth-led businesses!

A stronger packaging ecosystem promotes inclusive job creation, supporting women and young entrepreneurs!

By registering now, you contribute to inclusive job creation, empowering women and young entrepreneurs in their ventures!

SMETA Newsletter - Latest version

The European Union (EU) - East African Community (EAC) MARKUP II funded by the EU, implemented by ITC with the EAC boosts MSME competitiveness and intra-African/EU-Africa trade by removing barriers, improving quality, and enabling value addition across priority value chains. This web platform connects EAC packaging product and service providers with SMEs to spur regional trade and partnerships.

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