Market and Sector Intelligence

There are about 190 countries in the world, and you obviously want to pick the right one(s) for your product or service. To do this, you need information that will provide a clear picture of the political, economic and cultural factors affecting your operations in a given market.

Elsewhere on ExportSource

• Step-by-Step Guide to Exporting - Chapter 3
  Take the time to examine the local culture, find out how things are done there and adapt. Part of the process includes finding the right local partner.

Other Resources

• Export Development Canada - Economic & Political Research
  Receive free economic and political research covering over 200 markets worldwide from Export Development Canada's EXPORT Market Insight.
• International Trade Canada Regional Offices
  Located in every province, ITCan ROs provide a full range of trade development services and assistance to Canadian SMEs.
• The Canadian Trade Commissioner Service
  The Canadian Trade Commissioner Service (TCS) has a network of more than 500 officers in 140 Canadian embassies and consulates abroad. All trade offices provide the following six core services: Market Prospect, Key Contacts Search, Local Company Information, Visit Information, Face-to-Face Briefing and Troubleshooting.
• Virtual Trade Commissioner
  Become a client of the TCS, and register for your own Virtual Trade Commissioner - a free, personalized, password-protected Web page containing market information and business leads that match your company's identified international business leads. You can also request any of the six core services and be informed of new developments related to your industry in your target markets.