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Country Data
Learn about specific countries. You may discover that international trade is something you should consider.
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China Gateway |
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The International Trade Administration offers resources to businesses interested in the new opportunities of China's market, and also helps solve trade problems with China. |
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China Compliance Hotline |
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If you are facing barriers or impediments to your exports, if your exports are being restricted by Chinese government action, or if you just believe you are being treated unfairly in China, the Trade Compliance Center (TCC) can put the entire trade policy and market access resources of the U.S. government to work resolving your export problems. If your problem is covered by the WTO or bilateral agreement, the TCC will ensure that the U.S. government presses for your rights and seeks to resolve the problem. If your problem is not covered by a trade agreement, the U.S. government's trade experts may be able to help you with market access anyway. |
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How To Conduct Business In China |
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Business reports on doing business in China and Chinese negotiation style. Learn about decision-making processes and decision-makers in China. Get practical tips on doing business in China, your local negotiator and partner, business culture, how to make a deal and reach an agreement, business meetings, and more. |
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General Information On China |
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A list of resources and additional websites with information on Chinese newspapers, government agencies, law, organizations, and more. Provided by Asian American Net. |
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Hong Kong Trade Development Council (TDC) |
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The TDC is the global marketing arm and public service hub for Hong Kong-based manufacturers, traders, and service exporters. TDC's activities are especially geared to small and medium-sized enterprises, and it provides marketing opportunities,
business matching services, market intelligence, and
business development programming. |
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Vietnam Business Services (VBS) |
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VBS is a Vietnam-based commercial enterprise that can offer U.S. businesses assistance in government requirements and contacts, banking, relocation, translation and interpreters, business briefings, and more. |
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Strategis: The Canadian Government's Resource For The Business Community |
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Strategis is a tool that provides business and consumer information to all Canadians without the constraints of time and geography. It offers interactive applications such as customizable benchmarking tools, cost calculators, and online business planning. Many federal government services (such as filing an application for patent) can now be completed online through Strategis. |
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Facts About Germany |
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German statistics and reports, including information on the country's history, its population, the government, and the political system. Other interesting sections including recent news developments, upcoming events, and trade shows. |
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Far Eastern Economic Review |
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Doing business in the Far East? Stay informed with the Far Eastern Economic Review, a weekly economic publication whose purpose is to analyze and interpret financial, commercial, and industrial developments; to collect economic news; and to present views and opinions with the intent to improve existing conditions. |
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European Business Directory |
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Search by company name, product or service, and activity sector for 500,00 companies in 30 European countries. Includes links to economic information, Yellow Pages all over Europe, and many business sites world-wide. |
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EUROPA: Gateway To The European Union |
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EUROPA is the web-based portal site of the European Union. It provides up-to-date coverage of European Union affairs and essential information on European integration. Users can also consult all legislation currently in force or under discussion, access the websites of each of the EU institutions, and find out about the policies administered by the European Union under the powers devolved to it by the Treaties. |
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Kompass Business Directories |
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Broad coverage of over 60 countries with useful emphasis on Western, Central, and Eastern Europe. A fee-based service site that offers a directory of 1.5 million companies, 19 million key product references, and 370,000 trade and brand names. |
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U.S. Commercial Service |
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The Commercial Service is the global business solutions unit of the Department of Commerce. It offers four ways to grow your international sales:
- Counseling and advocacy through every step of the export process
- Market research
- Introductions to qualified buyers and distributors
- Trade events and related services that promote your product or service to qualified buyers
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UN International Trade Center's Country Contacts |
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Country contacts for Export Assistance Organizations, World Directory of Standards Organizations, Exports Credit Finance Directory, Leather Industry in Africa, Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agencies, and World Directory of Purchasing & Supply Management Associations. |
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Background Notes For A Country |
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Updated periodically by the US State Department, Background Notes are factual publications that include facts about the land, people, history, government, political conditions, economy, and foreign relations of independent states, some dependencies, and areas of special sovereignty. |
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International Trade Data System (ITDS) |
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Maintained by the U.S. Department of the Treasury, the ITDS is a secure, integrated, government-wide system for the electronic collection, use, and dissemination of international trade and transportation data. |
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STAT-USA |
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A fee-for-service site of the Department of Commerce, STAT-USA provides authoritative information from the federal government for the U.S. business, economic, and trade communities; includes industry sectors and market analysis data. |
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International Trade Data Network (ITDN) |
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The ITDN is a non-profit, data multiplier that provides aggregated, timely, detailed market intelligence and trade information. A primary focus is to identify how companies can enter into, or expand upon, markets in the global arena. |
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International Trade Administration |
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Provides information on export questions, country data, trade offices, tariffs & taxes, trade partners, statistics, export assistance programs, and more. |
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Market Access And Compliance (MAC) |
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A division within the Department of Commerce, MAC looks for exporting problems caused by foreign governments and uses every possible tool to achieve equal treatment for U.S. companies and workers. MAC also provides information on accessing foreign markets by country and region. |
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Trade Information Center |
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The Trade Information Center (TIC) is a comprehensive resource for information on all U.S. Federal Government export assistance programs. The Center is operated by the International Trade Administration of the U.S. Department of Commerce for the 20 federal agencies comprising the Trade Promotion Coordinating Committee (TPCC). These agencies are responsible for managing the U.S. Government's export promotion programs and activities. |
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Foreign Trade Statistics |
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Commodity trade data, searchable by country dating back to 1996. Provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. |
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Export Readiness Assessment Tool |
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The Export Readiness Assessment is an on-line self-test of a company's export readiness. With the test, a company's export readiness is determined by its answers to questions about its present operations, attitudes and products. Once all the questions are answered, immediate feedback is provided in the form of an export readiness "score" and a detailed, point-by-point diagnosis. The assessment addresses the company's export readiness in each area and suggests specific steps the company can take to build on its strengths and overcome any weaknesses. |
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International Trade Centre (ITC) |
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The ITC is the technical cooperation agency of the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) and the World Trade Organization (WTO) for operational, enterprise-oriented aspects of trade development. ITC supports developing and transition economies, and particularly their business sector, in their efforts to realize their full potential for developing exports and improving import operations. ITC works in six areas:
- Product and market development
- Development of trade support services
- Trade information
- Human resource development
- International purchasing and supply management
- Needs assessment, programme design for trade promotion
ITC’s technical assistance concentrates on the three issues for which it believes the need for national capacity-building is most critical: helping businesses understand WTO rules; strengthening enterprise competitiveness; and developing new trade promotion strategies. |
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