Market and Customers
Eight million consumers in Austria benefit from the market-oriented economic policies, with few restrictions now imposed. The wide range of products on offer has led to intense competition on the Austrian market.
Eight million consumers in Austria benefit from the market-oriented economic policies, with few restrictions now imposed. The wide range of products on offer has led to intense competition on the Austrian market.
A wide variety of distribution channels from traditional import trade to direct industry imports are on offer for sales to Austria. There's also an excellent infrastructure available to meet all your transport needs.
Globalisation of world markets has led to transit trade, or merchant trading, playing an increasingly signifcant role. Here you can find out more about the competence of Austrian foreign traders.
Advertising is a key instrument for conquering the Austrian market. In addition to print, radio and television, billboard advertising has been an important medium in the Austrian market for many years.
The large Austrian commercial banks have high credit worthiness. They are integrated into the international financial markets and conduct international monetary transactions.
Austria refers to European directives on packaging, import regulations and customs duties. In general, European Union regulations are principally quite liberal and here you can find an overview of the key basic points.
How to make business deals run as smoothly as possible: Here is all the information you need about drawing up contracts, defining prices and fixing payment terms in Austria.
Goods which come onto the Austrian market must adhere to the legal regulations valid in Austria. Along with the laws and regulations, companies exporting to Austria should also pay attention to the standards (ÖNORMEN) which apply to their products. Familiarity with these facilitates easier market entry.