Trade and investment are crucial factors in both the diversifying and maintaining the prosperity of Alberta's economy. Investment contributed 30% to Alberta's GDP, which is $172 billion dollars, and trade contributed 10%.

• In 2004, Alberta business exported $73.2 billion dollars worth of goods & services worldwide,
  a 82% increase from 1999's value.

• Domestic and foreign capital investment totaled $48.5 billion in 2004.

• Alberta manufacturing shipments rose 43% in value between 1999 and 2004.

For Alberta companies considering export opportunities or for companies actively exporting products and services to international markets, the following geographic market and sector information can assist in developing and executing international marketing plans:

• Alberta Economic Development Events Calendar:

Provides Alberta entrepreneurs access to timely intelligence and information on exporting - listing seminars, workshops and trade related events offered by a variety of organizations and service providers

• Alberta's International Marketing Strategy 2005: Mapping Our Future:

Details the Alberta Government's international trade and investment strategy

• Alberta Trade Statistics:

Alberta's quarterly and year-to-date exports, presented by region, country, industry and commodity

• International Market Profiles:

Market intelligence profiles developed to assist Alberta businesses identify international market opportunities and learn more about specific markets

• U.S. Customs & Business Entry:

U.S. Customs information and guidelines, business entry and export orientation programs

Updated: September 2005