Exporting Your Products and Services
Trade and investment are crucial factors in both the diversifying and maintaining the prosperity of Alberta's economy. Investment contributed 28.2% to Alberta's GDP, which is $215.9 billion dollars, and international exports contributed 39.2%.
- In 2005, Alberta business exported $86.9 billion dollars worth of goods & services worldwide, a 40.4% increase from 2000's value.
- Domestic and foreign capital investment totaled $60.3 billion in 2005.
- Alberta manufacturing shipments rose 33.8% in value between 2000 and 2005.
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
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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