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Government of South Australia - Department of State Development

    South Australia Trade and Investment Strategy to 2030

    Working with business and industry to achieve sustainable growth in an unstable global market
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    Coordinating the state’s efforts to position South Australia strongly in the global economy.

    This Strategy outlines how the South Australian Government will work with business, industry and government partners, to deliver trade and investment outcomes for the state.

    It explains how we will leverage our industry strengths and natural resources to provide more of what the world wants and needs, by highlighting key trade and investment opportunities across our globally competitive industry sectors.

    The Strategy also identifies markets where these opportunities will have the greatest prospects for success and explains how the government will leverage government, diplomatic and regulatory frameworks to deliver results.

    Why trade and investment matters in South Australia

    229,200+jobs linked to export
    across South Australia
    23,650+jobs created
    as a result of capital investments in the ten years to 2023/24
    $22.8bin annual exports
    merchandise and services, international education, tourism and business services
    $20.1bcapital investment
    in the ten years to 2023/24
    Jane KELLY CEO CMAX

    Clinical trials company finding solutions to international healthcare challenges

    CMAX Clinical Research has been a leader in delivering early phase clinical trials for more than 30 years, making it one of the most respected clinical trial businesses in Australia. The company’s custom-built facility, opposite the Royal Adelaide Hospital and within Adelaide BioMed City, conducts clinical trials for sponsor companies from all over the world.

    South Australia’s globally competitive industry sectors

    Invest SA

    Trade and investment support

    Expert advice on international business, grant programs and promotions

    The South Australian Government, led by the Department of State Development, delivers a range of programs and initiatives in partnership with industry to help businesses achieve trade and investment goals.

    Positioned for trade and investment success

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    Strong research and innovation ecosystem

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    Inclusive trade and investment initiatives

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    Major events to grow opportunities

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    Connected government agencies

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    Target markets and global offices

    With seventeen offices across strategically important markets, the South Australian Government works to match local business with partnership opportunities.

    Emerging growth markets

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    Growth market: Southeast Asia

    The rapid economic growth of the Southeast Asian region presents significant long-term trade and investment opportunities for South Australia.
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    Growth market: India

    India is a dynamic market – the fastest growing large economy in the world – presenting long-term trade and investment opportunities for South Australia.
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    Aboriginal businesses providing employment for indigenous people

    Indigenous-owned and operated businesses Wanna Mar tuna fishing and Munda Wines celebrate strong cultural connections to Aboriginal sea country and land and share that story locally and internationally.

    Pauly Vandenburgh, a proud Wirangu and Kokatha man started the businesses, and their growth has created opportunities for more Indigenous people to secure training and employment pathways in the seafood and wine industries.

    Contact a trade and investment specialist

    DSD staff are available to support your growth ambitions – with advice available on export readiness and pathways, investment attraction, workforce development, navigating government and other support programs, connecting with peers and industry leaders, or the adoption of new technologies.

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