Key Competitive Attractions
The city of Durban is the coastal gateway to southern Africa. It has the largest port in Africa in terms of the value of cargo and is a prime location for transhipment between eastern, Middle Eastern and western economies. The population of Durban is three million.
Principal business sectors include agri-Business, ship-building and maritime industries, chemicals, textiles, paper, wood, plastics, petroleum, ICT and tourism. The automotive and components sector is also an import engine for the city. Durban is home to Toyota’s South African manufacturing plant, which is the country’s biggest car producer and has the largest share of the domestic market.
Assistance and Support For New Business Investors
The Durban Investment Promotion Agency offers a combination of investor advisory and facilitation services. Services are free and confidential and include general information, research on specific sectors, introduction to key suppliers and financiers, market analysis, site evaluation and selection, and business establishment assistance.
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