Identifying your market

If you are interested in exporting, you need to identify foreign export markets for your products. Without the right market, you would not be able to any business. Through market research also helps you understand the economic, political and cultural favors that will impact your ability to successfully sell your product. This kind of information is readily available through government agencies and business related organizations such as foreign trade associations, chambers of commerce and trade commission officer.

Visit www.export.gov and register to become part of the user community. The site provides a wealth of readily accessible data at no cost and it can assist you in identifying overseas market for US goods and services. The advantage of these resource is that they come from trade exports located in countries around the world. Because there expertise comes from hands on involvement, you can be assured that the data they provide is good.

Each individual market has different demands and these demands can change. Changes in technology, the lifting of trade barriers and adjustments in import/export regulations are all favors that may impact the level and direction of international trade. You may need to adjust your marketing and export strategies for the current situation.