The Center for International Trade Expositions and Missions (CITEM) is the export marketing authority of the Philippine Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) that acts as catalyst in creating and managing opportunities in the global market for our clients, most specially the SMEs. CITEM takes advantage of these opportunities by organizing strategic trade promotion activities, developmental programs and capability buildings that aims to further enhance the country�fs image as a reliable source of world-class products and services.
CITEM plans and implements trade fairs and outbound roadshows and business missions adjunct to trade fairs and spearheads industry development programs for emerging export products and services. The agency�fs interventions and assistance range from materials transformation project, promotion of design services, training and seminars on global compliance standards, and food packaging system enhancement. Business development services such as merchandise and technical assistance programs are likewise being provided to ensure the steady growth of manufacturers in merchandise development. CITEM implements other programs and activities that impact on exports.