From Zero Export Revenue to First International Deal in 45 Days

The Challenge

A packaged food manufacturer had never exported before. They had a strong domestic market position and a product
range they believed had international appeal — particularly in the Middle East and Gulf region, where demand for their food category was growing strongly. The problem was that they had no export contacts, no international sales experience, and no idea where to start. They had attended one regional trade event and left with a handful of business
cards that led nowhere.

The Approach

The company onboarded with GaziAI and configured their profile with their product range, certifications, and target regions. The platform immediately identified verified food importers and distributors across the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Kuwait — ranked by sourcing activity in their specific food category. The team used GaziAI’s outreach tools to make contact with their top 15 priority buyers, and used the built-in CRM to manage follow-up across time zones. GaziAI’s US
market entry support team assisted with initial introductions to two Gulf-region buyers who required local relationship management.

The Results

• First international export deal closed within 45 days of platform onboarding
• Verified buyer matches identified across 4 Gulf markets in the first session
• Gulf regional distribution partner secured for core product range
• Export programme launched without trade fair attendance or external agents
• Now actively exporting to 3 Gulf markets within 6 months of first sale