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Starting to export

Are you thinking about selling to international markets? Exporting can be a rewarding activity, but it should not be entered into lightly.

Find out if you are ready and learn the basics of the export process before you take your business abroad. This information can help you prepare and stay well informed.

Finding Business Opportunities in Export Markets

Finding international leads for your products or services can be time-consuming, particularly if you are new to international trade. Fortunately, there is help available to speed up the process.

  • Market research
    Find foreign countries with customers that need your products or services.
  • Canadian Trade Commissioner Service
    Applies to: All of Canada
    Get help selling your products or services to foreign markets.
  • Virtual Trade Commissioner
    Get market and sector-specific information, business leads, and enlist the services of trade commissioners abroad. Registration is required.
  • Register on Canadian Company Capabilities
    Increase your business’ visibility by registering on this free promotional database of over 60,000 Canadian companies. This database is used by domestic and foreign buyers.
  • Selling to foreign governments
    Expand your market by selling your goods and services to the United States, Mexico and other foreign governments.
  • Business Opportunities in Development and Humanitarian Aid Markets
    Applies to: All of Canada
    Learn about export opportunities in international humanitarian and aid markets.
  • MERX – The Government Electronic Tendering Service
    Applies to: All of Canada
    Find opportunities to sell your products or services to governments and other organizations using the MERX system.
  • Canada Export Centre
    Generate new business leads by exposing your products and services to thousands of business people, at this full-service export exhibition hall in Vancouver.
  • Export Development Services
    Applies to: New Brunswick
    Be export ready! Get one-on-one counselling and specialized services for export-ready companies and existing exporters.
  • New England Trade and Investment Initiative
    Applies to: Newfoundland and Labrador
    Get help identifying and taking advantage of business opportunities in New England.
  • Ireland Business Partnerships
    Applies to: Newfoundland and Labrador
    Get help identifying and taking advantage of business opportunities in Ireland.

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