SW Exports already has a strong performance in foreign markets. Since being founded, in May 2001, West Africa has been the principal market of the company. In September 2001, with the contribution of S&W, TAM Transportes Areos and Cargolux, the largest European air cargo transport company, signed an agreement that facilitates exports to the African continent. This made it feasible to export tropical fruits and beef. In 2002 S&W increased its capacity of sales and expanded its business with other continents. The opening of the market, in a short space of time, to Southern Africa, European Union and Middle East countries, crowned the company's quality assurance policy.