International markets

Discover new markets for your products and services by studying market research reports which are organized by country or industry sector. You can also study general international statistics and international demographics to give you a better understanding of foreign marketplaces.

General International Statistics

Find comparable statistics from a number of countries made available by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), the United Nations, the International Monetary Fund, the World Bank and others.

• OECD.Stat Extracts
  
  http://stats.oecd.org/WBOS/index.aspx?lang=en
  Get information on a wide variety of socio-economic themes for the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) and select non-member countries.
• Factbook 2009 - Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)
  
  http://masetto.sourceoecd.org/vl=8493922/cl=35/nw=1/rpsv/factbook/
  Get statistics from OECD member countries for various economic, environmental and social indicators.
• Publications and Documents - Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)
  
  http://www.oecd.org/findDocument/0,3354,en_2649_201185_1_1_1_1_1,00.html
  Browse OECD publications and documents to find reports, statistics, projections and other information on a number of socio-economic themes.
• UNdata
  
  http://data.un.org/Default.aspx
  Access a wide variety of global statistical information provided by the United Nations. UNdata is your single entry point to search 22 UN databases.
• International Monetary Fund (IMF) Data and Statistics
  
  http://www.imf.org/external/data.htm
  Browse IMF statistical resources, including the World Economic Outlook databases and the Global Financial Stability Report.
• World Bank Data and Research
  
  http://econ.worldbank.org/WBSITE/EXTERNAL/EXTDEC/0,,menuPK:476823~pagePK:64165236~piPK:64165141~theSitePK:469372,00.html
  Browse key national and international statistics and research publications, and view analysis of global trends and future prospects.
• Fedstats
  
  http://www.fedstats.gov/cgi-bin/A2Z.cgi
  Access official U.S. government statistics covering over 800 different topics.
• Euro Indicators
  
  http://epp.eurostat.ec.europa.eu/portal/page/portal/eurostat/home
  Browse the latest European economic indicators or search for statistics in Eurostat’s latest publications and datasets.
• Overview of the U.S. Economy
  
  http://www.bea.gov/newsreleases/glance.htm
  Get an up-to-date picture of the U.S. economy using data produced by the Bureau of Economic Analysis.
• U.S. Economic Indicators
  
  http://www.census.gov/cgi-bin/briefroom/BriefRm
  Get a snapshot of the most recent economic indicators published by the U.S. Census Bureau, including data on trade, manufacturing, spending and housing.
• Foreign Labor Trends Reports Series
  
  http://www.dol.gov/ilab/media/reports/flt/main.htm
  View labor market information, such as recent labor developments in key foreign countries, as offered by the United States Department of Labor.

Market Research Reports by Country

Find information on the general socio-economic conditions in foreign countries, as well as information on particular markets for your goods and services in those countries.

• Country Information - Export Development Canada
  
  http://www.edc.ca/search/countryinformation_home.asp?sLang=e
  Find profiles of foreign countries, as well as information on EDC resources available for each country.
• Market Reports - Canadian Trade Commissioner
  
  http://www.infoexport.gc.ca/eng/market-report-login.jsp?did=MRA&_requestid=718913
  Access key market intelligence and discover new global market opportunities. Registration is required.
• Country Insights
  
  http://www.intercultures.ca/cil-cai/countryinsights-apercuspays-eng.asp
  Get facts and cultural information on the countries of the world that will help you do business in new global markets.
• World Factbook – Central Intelligence Agency (CIA)
  
  https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/
  Get comprehensive intelligence on the geography, people, government, economy and infrastructure of the countries of the world.
• Foreign Market Research
  
  http://www.export.gov/mrktresearch/index.asp
  You can access the Country Commercial Guides and other information on foreign markets from the U.S. Government through the Export.gov website.
• Find Export Information by Country
  
  http://www.buyusa.gov/home/export.html
  Get specific market and export information. While directed at U.S. companies, many reports are accessible and could provide insight on foreign markets.

Market Research Reports by Industry

Find information on foreign markets for your industry sector.

• Market Reports by Industry Sector
  
  http://www.infoexport.gc.ca/eng/market-reports-sectors.jsp
  Get industry-specific foreign market information, organized according to industrial sector and country. Registration is required.
• Agri-Food Trade Service - Market Information
  
  http://www.ats-sea.agr.gc.ca/info/info-eng.htm
  Find hundreds of agri-food foreign market reports, organized by product or region.
• International Housing Markets - CMHC
  
  http://www.cmhc-schl.gc.ca/en/hoficlincl/cmhcin/suexin/inma/index.cfm
  Find information on foreign housing markets and identify opportunities to export building products and services.
• Market Profiles
  
  http://www2.hec.ca/en/grami/market_profiles/market_profiles.html
  Learn about international market opportunities for a number of industrial sectors and markets, including the U.S.