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AFRICA: MBendi - Companies of Africa
MBendi is an Internet business publishing, research and consulting company based in Cape Town, South Africa. Their “Information for Africa" database contains company profiles of various firms located in Africa. It also offers profiles of specific industries in Africa.
Tags: Regional, Africa, Regions
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: October 21, 2009
Armenia: SPYUR Business Directory
SPYUR is a business directory for Armenia. The site is organized with activities, products and services on the left and search results visible alphabetically on the right. Available in English, Armenian, and Russian.
Tags: Country Specific, Armenia, Countries
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: October 21, 2009
Australia: Australian Securities & Investments Commission
Australian Securities & Investments Commission (ASIC) is a national index of all Australian businesses. Searches can be performed by searching for the organization's name, by it's Australian Business Number (ABN), or by it's state and state number. The site offers help on performing searches for users who are not familiar with using the site.
Tags: Countries, Country Specific, Australia
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: October 21, 2009
Brazil: Brazilian Exporters Directory
The Brazilian Exporters Directory was created by the Foreign Trade Operations Department and the Secretariat of Foreign Trade. The directory provides information on more than 10,000 companies with company names, products of each company and the total value of exports. Available in English, Spanish, and Portguese.
Tags: Brazil, Country Specific, Countries
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: October 21, 2009
Brazil: Company and Product Information
Developed by NEI Brazil magazine, this site offers a directory of more than 42,000 suppliers in over 10,000 different products and services. User is able to search by product/service, company name, or choose from a list of industry-specific categories. Free registration required to access the more detailed information. Available in Portuguese.
Tags: Countries, Brazil, Country Specific
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: October 21, 2009
Business Seek is a "business directory for business" providing links to a number of companies in industries such as automotive, business and finance, computers and software, construction, government and law, telecommunications, and industry and engineering. A listing of the latest links is available on the website as well as numerous articles on some of the above categories.
Tags: Global
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: October 21, 2009
Canada: Canadian Company Capabilities
Provided by Industry Canada, Canadian Company Capabilities is a searchable database of 60,000 Canadian businesses. Industry-specific directories are available on the site for those interested in connecting to buyers, distributors, or partners within an industry. Site is available in English and French with a free registration.
Tags: Countries, Country Specific, Canada
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: October 21, 2009
Canada: Canadian Trade Index (CTI)
The Canadian Trade Index (CTI) was created to promote the interest of Canadian industry, commerce and foreign trade. The user is able to search by product, company, or trademark name in various locations around Canada and U.S.
Tags: Canada, Country Specific, Countries
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: October 21, 2009
ChemIndustry.com is a directory featuring companies in sectors including industrial and lab equipment, software, chemicals and biochemicals, pesticides, and others.
Tags: Chemicals, Global, Industries
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: October 21, 2009
Mercantil.com provides an indexed business directory for over 99,000 companies. Within each industry, the user is able to browse companies, websites and opportunities. Available in English, Spanish, and Portuguese.
Tags: Country Specific, Countries, Chile
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: October 21, 2009
China & Taiwan: Manufacturers Directory
Manufacturers Directory is catered to large importers, product agents or chain stores sourcing departments but can be useful to others trying to locate company information in Taiwan and China. Site also offers buying and selling leads.
Tags: Taiwan, China, Countries, Country Specific
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: October 21, 2009
Consupro - Business to Business Directory
Consupro provides a business to business directory with links to company websites in a number of different industry categories.
Tags: Global
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: October 21, 2009
COPCA: Virtual Trade Show: Directory of exporting companies
COPCA offers a directory of exporting companies, which can be found by company name, product, an activity sector and subsector. COPCA, the Consortium for Commercial Promotion of Catalonia, has created a Virtual Trade Show regarding Catalan export companies. The site is also available in Spanish and Catalan.
Tags: Global
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: October 21, 2009
Danish Exporters is Denmark's official export directory that enables you to find Danish products and suppliers. By providing contacts to Danish exporters, this site is an effective tool to international marketing. The site offers business information on Denmark's goods and services, which makes it easy to find the right exporters. The information on Danish Exporters is offered in English, Dutch, French, and Spanish.
Tags: Country Specific, Countries, Denmark
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: October 21, 2009
Dun & Bradstreet provides resources about worldwide companies, such as credit reports, comprehensive reports, and business information reports. Users can search by company name, phone number, address and executive name. Registration is required to use this site.
Tags: Global
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: October 21, 2009
ECRobot.com's extensive company list allows users to search or browse for companies in categories including animals, metals, and textiles. (Free registration is required for information about specific companies).
Tags: Global
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: October 21, 2009
Egypt: Egyptian Trading Directory
The Egyptian Trading Directory provides access to information on factories, import and export companies, agents, banks, hotels, insurance companies, and maritime companies in Egypt. Each entry contains contact names, telephone and fax numbers and links to the company's website.
Tags: Countries, Country Specific, Egypt
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: October 21, 2009
El Salvador: El Salvador Trade
The El Salvador Trade website provides a directory of companies in El Salvador exporting goods to other countries. Exporters are grouped by category with their respective products. Export-Import statistics are also available. Site is available in English and Spanish.
Tags: El Salvador, Country Specific, Countries
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: October 21, 2009
Estonia: Estonian Export Directory
Estonia's export search engine not only offers a company directory, but also relevant historical, legal, and economic information on Estonia. Available in English, German, and French.
Tags: Countries, Country Specific, Estonia
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: October 21, 2009
EthioMarket provides business information on Ethiopian market trends, custom procedures and online bidding published in the local and international newspapers. Focused on trade, EthioMarket provides a comprehensive business directory of exporting and importing companies in the country.
Tags: Ethiopia, Country Specific, Trade Tutorials, Trade Portals, Countries
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: November 5, 2009
A database of financial information about European companies. Searching the directory can be done using a free demo account, but to access reports a fee-based subscription is required.
Tags: Regional, Europe, Regions
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: October 21, 2009
Free registration is required for this site. CAROL World provides free access to annual reports and credit reports of companies in Europe. Users can search and browse companies by name, sector, region and stock exchange. The site also provides the latest stock prices in major European stock exchanges.
Tags: Regions, Europe, Regional
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: October 21, 2009
EUROPE: Central and Eastern European Business Directory (CEEBD)
The Central and Eastern European Business Directory provides company information pertaining to industries like agriculture, construction, textiles, tourism and leisure. Companies are located in Central and Eastern Europe and Russia. CEEBD was created in association with the American Intercontinental University in London.
Tags: Regional, Europe, Regions
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: October 21, 2009
EUROPE: Europages - The European B2B Search Engine
EuroPages provides a company directory searchable by product or service, company name, or business activity or heading. This B2B directory includes over 900,000 European and international suppliers, distriutors, and manufacturers. Available in over 25 languages.
Tags: Regions, Europe, Regional
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: October 21, 2009
EUROPE: Hugin Online - Corporate Financial Information
Hugin provides financial press releases, reports, financial calendars and company profiles of various European companies. Companies are organized by industry and a search function is available for company directories as well as for annual reports.
Tags: Regional, Europe, Regions
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: November 3, 2009
Operated by the Czech Association for Enterprise Development, Tradenet aims to help promote trade and business activities internationally. The site provides information for companies, entreprenuers, traders, and other commercial subjects. User is able to search directory by product or company.
Tags: Regions, Europe, Regional
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: October 21, 2009
ExportBureau.com is a non-profit global oriented manufacturing and export information association. Its company directory only features companies with dedicated websites that are authenticated before listing. Translations available in multiple languages.
Tags: Global
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: October 21, 2009
Franchise Direct offers those interested in entering a franchise the tools and resources necessary to achieve a high level of success. Businesses are listed by industry, location or franchise name to aid the user in finding a business opportunity. Franchise listings are available for the United States, the UK and Ireland, Spain, Germany, and France, with the listings in the language of that country.
Tags: Global
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: October 21, 2009
Free Trade Front provides trade lead information on manufacturers, importers, and exporters all over the world. It is intended especially as a resource for small and medium sized traders. Searches are made by region and by specific industry. Other information includes links to international fraud news, shipping information, and other resources pertinent to international trade.
Tags: Global
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: October 21, 2009
This site contains a search engine for industries and locations. Available in English and German.
Tags: Country Specific, Countries, Germany
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: October 21, 2009
Germany: Key Technologies in Bavaria
Key Technologies in Bavaria is a free online database that provides information on 10,400 Bavarian enterprises, research institutions, economic organisations and government institutions. It allows you to search for products and services offered by companies in Bavarian key technologies across a broad range of industries.
Tags: Germany, Countries, Country Specific
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: October 21, 2009
With Hong Kong Global Contacts, the user is able to find businesses by performing a category search, advanced search, brand search, or company search.
Tags: Country Specific, Countries, Hong Kong
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: October 21, 2009
Iceland: Iceland Export Directory
Iceland Trade Directory aims to provide information on Icelandic exporters and importers and their products. The user is able to search companies by export category. The site also contains export, trade, and investment information.
Tags: Iceland, Countries, Country Specific
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: October 21, 2009
ImportBureau is a directory of buyers and importers from around the world as a part of ExportBureau.com. It provides free impartial import company information on authenticated companies. Companies can be listed free of charge.
Tags: Global
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: October 21, 2009
International Directory of Market Research Agencies
The International Directory of Market Research Agencies provides details and descriptions of market research agencies in countries all over the world. Agencies can be searched by region, country, specialty, and market sector. IMRI also has market research reports available for purchase, in addition to the free services offered.
Tags: Global
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: October 21, 2009
International Telecommunication Union
The International Telecommunication Union lists ITU member countries and sector members. This includes the world’s major telecommunication operators, equipment manufacturers, funding bodies, and research and development organizations. Basic information, such as languages, ITU Council membership, ITU region, and UN classification of countries, as well as detailed information, such as mailing addresses, names, titles, and telephone numbers are available. Multiple publications and yearly reports are also available for purchase, in addition to the free services offered.
Tags: Industries, Media and Communications, Global
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: October 29, 2009
Iran: Iran Business Yellow Pages
Produced in cooperation with the Trade Promotion Organization of Iran, Iran Business Yellow Pages is a directory of Iranian businesses. The user is able to search by an index of companies, an index of products, or member companies to find contact information. Some material is only available with a paid subscription. Available in English and Farsi.
Tags: Countries, Country Specific, Iran
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: October 21, 2009
MIMOLworld is a free business to business digital market place providing information on firms, distributors and importers around the world. The user can search according to industry on the main page. Available in English and Italian.
Tags: Italy, Country Specific, Countries
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: October 21, 2009
Japan: English Web Sites of Japanese Companies
A search engine with links to English websites for Japanese companies. Links to non-English sites are also available.
Tags: Countries, Country Specific, Japan
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: October 21, 2009
Kompass: The Business to Business Search Engine
Every company worldwide which participates in business to business commerce may be listed in the Kompass Database. The Database contains nearly two million companies and basic listings are free. Additional services are accessible with a paid subscription, or with pay per use credits.
Tags: Global
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: October 21, 2009
Petroleumworld contains a business directory along with news and information source on the Latin American energy, oil, and gas industry in the form of a weekly review. Aside from the main news feed feature, there are links to job listings and many other resources. Some linked pages may only be available in Spanish.
Tags: Latin America, Industries, Regional, Energy, Regions
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: October 21, 2009
The Export/Import directory provides resources on categories like agriculture, electronic, chemical industry, machinery, building, tourism, transportation and many more. Resources can be found for various locations within Lithuania. The site provides a country profile about Lithuania including facts and figures and trade information. Also available in German, Russian and English.
Tags: Lithuania, Country Specific, Countries
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: October 21, 2009
A search engine for thousands of companies selected in all branches of industry of the country. User can perform a directory search by company or product. Site is available in English, French and Spanish.
Tags: Countries, Country Specific, Mali
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: October 21, 2009
This resource contains links to the homepages of many businesses in Mexico. The websites are organized into industries, locations, and types of sites.
Tags: Mexico, Country Specific, Countries
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: October 21, 2009
Monaco's business directory is seperated into industries, including art and culture, real estate, and shopping. The site also has information on formalities, investing and the tax system. Available in English, French, and Italian.
Tags: Countries, Country Specific, Monaco
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: October 21, 2009
A search engine of Namibia's trade directory. This resource also features the "Full Entries" tab which contains detailed information about many of the companies, including mission statements, recent actions, and organizational structures.
Tags: Namibia, Country Specific, Countries
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: October 21, 2009
Nepal: Nepal Home Page Business and Economy Directory
A search engine of Nepal's businesses and economy links. Trade information is also available.
Tags: Countries, Country Specific, Nepal
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: October 21, 2009
A search engine of Holland exports and companies. Site is available in English and Dutch.
Tags: Netherlands, Country Specific, Countries
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: October 21, 2009
NYAMA GreenBook - International Marketing Directory
New York American Marketing Association’s “Green Book" has two online directories: the “Worldwide Directory of Market Research Companies and Services" and the “Worldwide Directory of Focus Group Companies and Services." The site offers the tools to help you find the marketing research company you need, the research services provided, focus groups, software tools, and other services the companies offer are provided.
Tags: Global
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: October 21, 2009
The Industry section of Paginas Doradas serves as a company directory. Search by category, company name, product, or brand. The site is only available in Spanish.
Tags: Global
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: October 21, 2009
Peru: PEP Principales Empresas del Peru
Directory of Peru's main companies and business opportunities. Business contacts are mostly in Spanish and are not translated.
Tags: Countries, Country Specific, Peru
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: October 21, 2009
A search engine for Portugal businesses. A business messaging system is also available. Site available in English, Portuguese, and Spanish.
Tags: Portugal, Country Specific, Countries
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: October 21, 2009
Russia: Rusmarket Business Directory
Search engine for Russian companies with a business directory also available. Site available in English and Russian.
Tags: Countries, Country Specific, Russia
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: October 21, 2009
San Marino: Virtual Trade Center
Search engine for San Marinese companies. Site available in English and Italian.
Tags: San Marino, Country Specific, Countries
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: October 21, 2009
A search engine for Slovenian exports with other links to businesses.
Tags: Countries, Country Specific, Slovenia
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: October 21, 2009
Superior Business Network, Inc
The International Business Network is a large online directory geared toward businesses in the United States. Worldwide Business directories are available based on country.
Tags: Global
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: October 21, 2009
Sweden: Swedish Export Directory
A search engine for the companies and trade industries of Sweden. There is also information pertaining to trade and investment in Sweden. Site available in English and Swedish.
Tags: Countries, Country Specific, Sweden
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: October 21, 2009
Switzerland: Business and Tourism Directory
Site links to the main categories of trade companies in the Swiss Markets. There are also links to businesses, products, and tourism information. Site available in English, German, French, and Italian.
Tags: Switzerland, Country Specific, Countries
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: October 21, 2009
Switzerland: Swiss Export Directory
Switzerland Exporters Directory supplies a search engine of Swiss firms along with products and services.
Tags: Countries, Country Specific, Switzerland
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: October 21, 2009
The site supplies links to a company directory, newsletter, and business information. Membership and advanced features are limited to shareholders. Site is available in French, Italian, German, and English.
Tags: Switzerland, Country Specific, Countries
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: October 21, 2009
Business Express is a company directory for Taiwian, with categories including metal products, food items, and sporting goods. The site is also available in traditional and simplified Chinese.
Tags: Countries, Country Specific, Taiwan
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: October 21, 2009
Taiwan: Directory of Manufactures of Products
This site offers a search engine for businesses and commerce of Taiwan. Users can search for a particular product, or browse through general categories. Site available in both simplified and traditional Chinese, as well as English.
Tags: Taiwan, Country Specific, Countries
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: October 21, 2009
Trade Winners provides suppliers and products for the electronic sector. Besides the information listed in the suppliers and products categories, there is a special section where the new members and products are listed. In addition, the site contains trade exhibitions, links to various magazines and associations. Lastly, access is provided to the Asia Manufacturer Web Directory.
Tags: Countries, Country Specific, Taiwan
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: October 21, 2009
Thailand: Thailand's Exporters Directory
The Thailand Department of Export Promotion provides an directory for exporters and manufacturers of Thailand. User is able to search by product or company name within 23 different categories.
Tags: Thailand, Country Specific, Countries
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: October 21, 2009
Offered by Thomas Publishing, the register provides search functionality for over 700,000 industrial suppliers, organized by 11,000 industrial product classifications, in 9 languages, and from 28 countries. A free registration gives users a search history, contact list, and access to current information and announcements from Thomas.
Tags: Global
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: October 21, 2009
Trade Mama is an e-commerce international trade directory of manufacturers, importers, product suppliers, trade associations, and trade organizations covering over 144 countries.
Tags: Global
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: October 21, 2009
Turkey: Export Promotion Center - Turkish Exporters
The Turkish Export Promotion Center of the Undersecretariat of the Prime Ministry of Foreign Trade provides a business directory for manufacturing and/or exporting companies. Site is in Turkish and English.
Tags: Countries, Country Specific, Turkey
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: October 21, 2009
This website is an online industry database of nearly 70,000 manufacturing firms in Turkey. It includes contact details for every country, as well as the ability to search through multiple criteria including through ISIC codes for manufactured products and for companies with foreign capital investment. It also includes production capacity information by city in Turkey for each ISIC product code. Requires free registration. Site is only available in Turkish.
Tags: Turkey, Country Specific, Countries
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: October 21, 2009
Uganda: Enter Uganda.com Business Directory
EnterUganda.com Business Directory provides contact information for companies in various industries. The site also provides information on taxation and regulatory issues in the Business Guide.
Tags: Countries, Country Specific, Uganda
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: October 21, 2009
Kellysearch is a business-to-business supplier search for the United Kingdom. User can search by industry category or location.
Tags: United Kingdom, Country Specific, Countries
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: October 21, 2009
A search engine for companies, directors, and credit reports. There are free samples, but the site is based on a per usage fee. Site available in English and French.
Tags: Countries, Country Specific, United Kingdom
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: October 21, 2009
United States: Hoover's Online
A D&B company, Hoover's offers a search engine of U.S. companies and industries. It also includes detailed information about companies including history, industry outlooks, and publications. Basic information is provided free of charge, but some features are fee based.
Tags: Country Specific, United States, Countries
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: October 21, 2009
United States: The Export Yellow Pages
The Export Yellow Pages, in partnership with the United States Department of Commerce, is geared toward helping U.S. exporters create worldwide contacts. Search by industry or company, or create a profile for your company.
Tags: Countries, United States, Country Specific
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: October 21, 2009
Created and maintained by the highly respected Thomas Group, ThomasNet allows consumers and producers to search for manufacturers, distributors, and service companies for thousands of products.
Tags: Country Specific, Venezuela, Countries
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: October 21, 2009
Site links to business contacts, a trade directory providing contact information for companies in various industries, and an export search engine for products and services. Available in English and Spanish.
Tags: Countries, Country Specific, United States
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: October 21, 2009
Venezuela: Venezuelan Industry Directory
A search engine of industries and companies. Site available in English and Spanish.
Tags: Country Specific, Venezuela, Countries
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: October 21, 2009
WAND is a business to business directory listing companies for 172 countries in 70,000 different product and service categories. A vast majority of the companies are from the U.S., although there are substantial listings for other industrialized countries. The site has other useful features such as a trade show listing search, trade news, and some country specific information. The site is navigable in 11 languages.
Tags: Global
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: October 21, 2009
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