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Datamatrix – Market Research

Suite 502

MARKET RESEARCH


Introduction

Market Reports

Country Information

World Trade Organizations

Trade Agreements

Trade Statistics

Regional-Specific Programs

502.01 INTRODUCTION

Take a methodical approach when considering your product(s) potential in a given market. When beginning export operations for the first time, narrow your focus by concentrating on no more than two or three best-prospect markets.

Trade Policy and Programs  (U.S. Department of State)

Thriving international commerce has long served U.S. interests by promoting U.S. prosperity and job-creation and promoting peaceful foreign relations.  U.S. trade policy is based on two primary goals:

  • To expand access for American exporters to overseas markets, and
  • To ensure that commercial competitors and partners abroad observe fair trade practices

To achieve these goals, the State Department and others in the U.S. helped establish the system of international trade rules administered by the World Trade Organization (WTO).  The U.S. Government works to lower barriers to trade through negotiations both multilaterally in the WTO and bilaterally in negotiations with individual nations and regional groups.  Currently a major round of negotiations is underway aimed at making trade more free and fair.  Also to include through U.S. Embassies and Consulates overseas that foreign governments live up to their trade commitments.

Many U.S. agencies are involved in the formulation of U.S. trade policy and negotiating positions, under the coordination of the Office of the Untied States Trade Representative (TPP) division actively participates in the policy making process to ensure that U.S. foreign policy goals are fully considered in the formulation of our trade policy.

The Trade Policy and Programs is divided into three offices with responsibility for the diverse aspects of trade policy:

  • Office of Multilateral Trade Affairs
  • Office of Bilateral Trade Affairs
  • Office of Agriculture, Biotechnology and Textile Trade Affairs

The Trade Policy and Programs division is led by the Economic and Business Affairs (EB) bureau’s Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary.

http://www.state.gov/

502.02           MARKET REPORTS

Datamatrix Country Profiles

Found within this site are profiles on every country.  Here you will find links to Market Reports on each country and region.

Country and Industry Market Reports (Market Research Library)

Access to the U.S. Commercial Service Market Research Library containing more than 100,000 industry and country-specific market reports, web sites, events, and trade directory listings.

Included Reports:

Country Commercial Guides, Industry Sector Analyses, Marketing Insights, Multilateral Development Bank Reports, Best Markets, and other Industry/Regional Reports.

(Export.gov registration required)

Agricultural Market Research

Market research, crop reports, export statistics, and the National Agricultural Library -- all focusing on exporters of agricultural goods and commodities. Market reports on processed and finished agricultural products can also be found in the "Country and Industry Market Reports" above.

Customized Market Research Services

Will your product(s) sell? Are there specific standards your product must meet in order to be sold? What distribution channels should you consider? These and other questions can be answered by in-country trade specialists through various specialized services offered by the ‘U.S. Commercial Service’.

Video Market Reports Library

These international business broadcasts offer unique perspectives and opportunities on top markets around the world. Presented by in-country industry experts, these interactive webcasts are available for viewing online 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

502.02  COUNTRY INFORMATION

Datamatrix Country Profiles

Within this site you will find information on each and every country.  Quickly at your fingertips with special emphasis on trade and economic matters.

Industry Sector Offices

ITA's industry sector offices produce a range of market research reports that are industry and region-specific. Each industry office can supply you with information on export opportunities, market-entry strategies and trade policy issues.

Country Information - Quick Reference (TIC)

Access short, country-specific reports and market insights. Source: Trade Information Center (TIC), 1-800-USA-TRAD(E), U.S. Dept. of Commerce.

Broad Country Information:

Background Notes - Reporting on economic & political systems, populations, history, travel advisories, etc. for countries across the globe. Courtesy, U.S. State Department.

Go to Datamatrix -  COUNTRY PROFILES, also COUNTRY SPECIAL REPORTS within this site.

CIA World Factbook - Reporting on country-specific demographics, government, economy

Take a methodical approach when considering your product(s) potential in a given market. When beginning export operations for the first time, narrow your focus by concentrating on no more than two or three best-prospect markets.

In-Country Feasibility Studies

Access to completed feasibility studies (business plans) that support large infrastructure projects in developing markets abroad. The U.S. Trade Development Agency (TDA) offers grants to U.S. Companies and publishes market feasibility studies for projects and/or export opportunities. and allows visitors to search and view these comprehensive reports online.

502.04           WORLD TRADE ORGANIZATIONS

Go to the Datamatrix Sector for World Organizations which you will find within this site.  The World Organizations are divided into basic areas which designate which are Government backed, Non-Governmental, Development and Support Groups.  This should assist you in your research.

502.05           TRADE AGREEMENTS

Trade Agreements

Search reports on foreign trade barriers, trade policies, import regulations and U.S. trade agreements.

See:  Suite 504 (Marketing Information) within this site.

Free Trade Agreements (from U.S. Department of State)

Since Congress gave the President Trade Promotion Authority in 2002, the United States has embarked on an unprecedented campaign of free trade negotiations with selected trading partners.  Free trade Agreements (FTAs) with Chile and Singapore were signed in the first half of 2003 and ratified by Congress in July.   Negotiations are ongoing with Australia, Morocco, the Central American countries and the Southern African Customs Union, and other partners are likely to be added in the near future.  Talks are also underway to conclude a Free Trade Area of the Americas, covering the entire Western Hemisphere, by 2005.  These regional and bilateral FTAs are intended to complement U.S. global trade liberalization objectives and add momentum to the global drive for open markets.  The agreements are consistent with World Trade Organization (WTO) rules and are comprehensive, covering substantially all trade between the parties, so as to avoid distortions to global trade.  But they allow like-minded partners to go beyond WTO requirements, offering stronger protections for investors and intellectual property rights, for example, and incorporating obligations to uphold internationally recognized core labor standards and to protect the environment.  In passing the 2002 Bipartisan Trade Promotion Authority Act, Congress recognized that stable trading relationships promote security and prosperity and foster world peace by binding nations together through a series of mutual rights and obligations.  FTAs also contribute to U.S. economic strength by levelling the playing field for U.S. businesses, spurring productivity and competitiveness, creating good-paying export related jobs and providing more choices and better value for American consumers.

 (www.state.gov)

502.04     TRADE STATISTICS

Trade Statistics

Which countries are currently importing your product from the U.S. and how large is the potential market? Find trade statistics by country and industry, map U.S. export trends by state or region to markets around the world and find out who is importing what from the U.S.

See COUNTRY PROFILES, also COUNTRY SPECIAL REPORTS.

502.07           REGION-SPECIFIC PROGRAMS

Go to :  Datamatrix Special Reports – found within this site.

The Export of goods is controlled by laws and government policies.  Goods may not be exported unless all the necessary export permits have been obtained from the relevant permit-issuing agency.  The federal and state and territory governments provide a wide range of services to new exporters including advice and information about getting into the exporting and assistance on the ground in foreign markets.  This applies to all the countries listed below and more.

AUSTRALIA

http://www.sa.gov.au/

http://www.nla.gov.au/oz/gov/

http://www.gov.info.au/

CANADA

http://www.canada.gc.ca/depts/major/depind.e.html

UNITED KINGDOM

http://www.dti.gov.uk/          (regulations and law)

http://www.businesslink.gov.uk/

http://www.sbs.gov.uk/     (small business service)

IRELAND

http://www.irlgov.ie/

NEW ZEALAND

http://www.govt.nz/

http://www.ecommerce.govt.nz/

UNITED STATES

http://www.firstgov.gov/

http://www.export.gov/

AID TO TRADE
UNDERSTANDING TRADE
WHAT IS TRADE?
THE ORIGIN OF TRADE
THEORY OF INTERNATIONAL TRADE
ORGANIZATION OF TRADE
CURRENCY AND THE TRADING LANGUAGE
THE HISTORY OF CURRENCY
CURRENCY A UNIT OF EXCHANGE
THE LANGUAGE OF INTERNATIONAL TRADE
IMPORT / EXPORT TERMINOLOGY
TRADE ETHICS, TRENDS AND POLICIES
ETHICAL TRADING
RISKS AND REWARDS
ECONOMIC TRADE POLICIES
AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
GETTING STARTED
EXPORTING ? THE START
ASSESSING YOUR EXPORT POTENTIAL
PREPARING YOUR PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
PRICING, QUOTATIONS AND TERMS
MARKETING
MARKET RESEARCH
MARKET INFORMATION
MARKET ENTRY
THE MARKETING PLAN
STRATEGY, PORTS AND WAREHOUSES
EXPORT LICENCE
IMPORTING
AN EXPORT STRATEGY
SHIPPING
DOCUMENTATION, FOOD, DRUG AND ENVIRONMENT
DOCUMENTATION
BONDED WAREHOUSE
LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS
FOOD, DRUG & ENVIRONMENT
PAYMENT, CREDIT AND FINANCE PROGRAMS
METHODS OF PAYMENT
EXPORT CREDIT
EXPORT FINANCE PROGRAMS
EXPORT FINANCE PROTECTION
REPRESENTATION AND INTELLIGENCE
TRADE ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS
OFFSHORE REPRESENTATION
EXAMPLE FORMS
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
THE PENTHOUSE - INTERACTION
FINANCE
THE DIRECTORS CLUB
THE CONFERENCE ROOM
THE SITE?S BONUS FEATURES


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