Trade Council

The Danish Trade Council offers a unique platform of services to help Danish companies successfully establish and thrive in the Australian or New Zealand markets.

As a part of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, we support Danish enterprises in navigating in a world of uncertainty. Our focus is on enterprises wanting to contribute to a sustainable global transition by increasing their international engagement.

Economic diplomacy can strengthen Denmark’s relations to other countries and international organisations. Danish enterprises are crucial partners in this project. The enterprises possess important insights and their commercial activities are significant building blocks in Denmark’s bilateral relations.

Collaboration with the Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs grants Danish companies access to a comprehensive diplomatic toolkit, utilizing the extensive network of the Danish Trade Council in Oceania and the enhanced credibility associated with the Ministry's brand.

What we do

We are committed to delivering value to both start-ups, SMEs, and large companies by facilitating support in foreign policy and economic diplomacy. This includes fostering advantageous framework conditions for Danish companies and granting them exclusive access to key stakeholders and decision makers.

Our services are tailored to influence the regulatory framework and encompass building alliances, establishing subsidiaries, recruiting, organizing and co-hosting meetings and roundtable discussions, as well as providing delegations and virtual incubator programs. These strategic services facilitate a smoother establishment and open doors for further business opportunities for Danish companies in the region.

Therefore, strategic partnership agreements with local and Danish NGO, organisations and Government are crucial for our work in supporting the Australian-Danish Strategic Partnership Arrangement (established in 2023).

We are committed to delivering profitable business performance evaluated not only in economic terms but through the lens of the triple bottom line: people, planet, and profit. Dedicated to the green transition and triple bottom line The Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs place a strong emphasis on global sustainability and social responsibility, driven by green diplomacy. Therefore, we are advancing in a global transition that is green, digital, and socially sustainable, supported by the triple bottom line.

Focus Sectors in the Oceania Region

Our advisory services are based on local insight and sector-based knowledge within Danish strongholds. We prioritise our efforts in areas where we can create the biggest impact and we actively engage in sector specialisation with a view to generating knowledge, competences, and networks.

Our focus sector areas in the Oceania region are:

• Food & Agriculture
• Green Build & Urban Development
• Renewable Energy & On- and Offshore Wind
• Hydrogen & PtX
• Sustainable Mining

For more information on the specific sectors see sector page. Please contact the Trade Team at the Trade Council in Australia to learn more about how we can help you