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.
Access short, country-specific reports and market
insights. Source: Trade
Information Center (TIC), 1-800-USA-TRAD(E),
U.S. Dept. of Commerce.
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.
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.
Search reports on foreign trade barriers, trade
policies, import regulations and U.S. trade agreements.
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.
Department of Commerce's primary resource center
for U.S. companies exploring business opportunities
in Russia and other Newly Independent States.
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.
