Discusses the distribution network within the country from how products enter to final destination, including reliability and condition of distribution mechanisms, major distribution centers, ports, etc.
Last Published: 7/26/2019
The Foreign Trade Law adopted in 2004 decreases barriers for doing business and executing foreign trade transactions in accordance with WTO agreements. However, the law includes some restrictive measures, such as quotas, and discretionary government intervention.  Customs and tax enforcement has helped reduce illegal imports and unlicensed business activities. The retail sector was restructured as sales chains were privatized and acquired by larger groups, leading to the emergence of new private retailers in the market. Retail grocery and trade is now dominated by private regional companies such as Idea, Voli and Lakovic. The trade sector in Montenegro is now 100 percent privately owned. Customers are increasingly switching from local markets to modern shopping centers, newly established domestic supermarkets, and retail chains where goods are often cheaper and of better quality. The retail sector also includes kiosks, small shops and open-air markets.

Capital goods are normally sold directly to manufacturers and businesses. When selling capital goods or machinery to businesses, a good agent with regional and domestic knowledge is essential.

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