Take a methodical approach when considering your product(s) potential in a given market. When beginning export operations for the first time, narrow your focus by concentrating on no more than two or three best-prospect markets. Click here for more information on how to evaluate potential export markets.
Access to the U.S. Commercial Service Market Research Library containing more than 100,000 industry and country-specific market reports, web sites, events, and trade directory listings. (Export.gov registration required)
Included Reports: Country Commercial Guides, Industry Sector Analyses, Marketing Insights, Multilateral Development Bank Reports, Best Markets, and other Industry/Regional Reports.
Market research, crop reports, export statistics, and the National Agricultural Library -- all focusing on exporters of agricultural goods and commodities. Market reports on processed and finished agricultural products can also be found in the "Country and Industry Market Reports" above.
Will your product(s) sell? Are there specific standards your product must meet in order to be sold? What distribution channels should you consider? These and other questions can be answered by in-country trade specialists through various specialized services offered by the U.S. Commercial Service.
These international business broadcasts offer unique perspectives and opportunities on top markets around the world. Presented by in-country industry experts,these interactive webcasts are available for viewing online 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
ITA's industry sector offices produce a range of market research reports that are industry and region-specific. Each industry office can supply you with information on export opportunities, market-entry strategies and trade policy issues.
Access short, country-specific reports and market insights. Source: Trade Information Center (TIC), 1-800-USA-TRAD(E), U.S. Dept. of Commerce.
Broad Country Information:
Background Notes - Reporting on economic & political systems, populations, history, travel advisories, etc. for countries across the globe. Courtesy, U.S. State Department.
CIA World Factbook - Reporting on country-specific demographics, government, economy, infrastructure, etc.
Access to completed feasibility studies (business plans) that support large infrastructure projects in developing markets abroad. The U.S. Trade Development Agency (TDA) offers grants to U.S. Companies and publishes market feasibility studies for projects and/or export opportunities. and allows visitors to search and view these comprehensive reports online.
Which countries are currently importing your product from the U.S. and how large is the potential market? Find trade statistics by country and industry, map U.S. export trends by state or region to markets around the world and find out who is importing what from the U.S.
The China BIC is the first comprehensive U.S. federal government information resource aimed at helping American business adapt to China's rapidly changing global economy.
Offers a wide array of services, business counseling, and information products for U.S. companies seeking to enter or expand their business into one or more of the 15 countries of Central and Eastern Europe.
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