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Trade Portals
B2B trade portal with 8 categories and more than 1,680 sub-categories, ideal for manufacturers, import export companies, wholesalers, distributors, business services and government procurement agencies. This trade site is specialized in automotive, agriculture and industrial parts. Free registration is required.
Tags: Global, Trade Tutorials
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: November 5, 2009
This website features news, exhibitions, events, currency converters, weather information, copyright laws, dialing codes, company directories, business opportunities, travel information, and country guides specific to the Middle East. Featured countries include Bahrain, Egypt, Iran, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Syria, UAE, and Yemen.
Tags: Asia & Middle East, Regional, Trade Tutorials, Regions
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: November 5, 2009
ASIA & MIDDLE EAST: Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC)
APEC is "the premier forum for facilitating economic growth, cooperation, trade and investment in the Asia-Pacific region." Information includes news, economies of the 21-member countries, a business center, publications, a virtual library, and a database of useful links.
Tags: Regional Trade Agreements, Regions, Trade Tutorials, Regional, Asia & Middle East
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: November 5, 2009
ASIA & MIDDLE EAST: Gulf Worldwide Distribution
Gulf Worldwide Distribution FZE is the leading distributor of bearings in the region. Earlier known as Gulf Worldwide FZE they are based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, in the Free Trade Zone of Jebel Ali. The website requires a free registration. Its goal is to supply end-to-end solutions in terms of identification, availability, logistics, testing, and after sales service for all your bearings requirements.
Tags: Asia & Middle East, Regional, Trade Tutorials, Regions
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: November 5, 2009
ASIA & MIDDLE EAST: The e-Marketplace for Buyers and Suppliers
This website provides actual and potential traders with data about business and market opportunities in Asia and information for potential buyers and suppliers. It has exchanged trade data with numerous trade points and a number of online trade sites around the world since 1996. In addition, it has close ties, and has been involved in active exchanges of trade data, with several world renowned trade organizations.
Tags: Regions, Regional, Trade Tutorials, Asia & Middle East
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: November 5, 2009
Bangladesh: Bangladesh Export Promotion Bureau
This site provides information on all aspects of business within Bangladesh, but has a specific focus on international trade. The industrial, export, and import policies are all contained on the website as well as other pertinent country statistics.
Tags: Trade Tutorials, Country Specific, Bangladesh, Countries
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: November 5, 2009
Brazil: Brazilian Ministry of Foreign Trade
Home of the Brazilian Ministry of Foreign Trade, this is a comprehensive resource for Brazilian trade. The site contains information about trade barriers, imports, and exports all dealing with Brazil. (Site is in Portuguese)
Tags: Countries, Brazil, Trade Tutorials, Country Specific
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: November 5, 2009
Business Link: International Trade
This UK-based website includes important information for those interested in international trade such as import and export guidelines and information on industry regulations. In addition to the page on international trade, a side bar guides the user to information in other business related areas. Registration is free.
Tags: Trade Tutorials, Global
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: November 5, 2009
BusyTrade provides users with numerous trade leads for both buyers and sellers. The site also offers a list of trade shows that can be filtered by country, industry, and time frame.
Tags: Global
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: October 26, 2009
Canada: Doing Business in Québec
The site provides a large amount of information about conducting business in Québec. In addition, the site contains the latest news, information about the international policy and Québec’s relations with other countries.
Tags: Countries, Trade Tutorials, Country Specific, Canada
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: November 5, 2009
RFPSource is a gateway to the global e-marketplace matching products and services with thousands of business opportunities posted by domestic and foreign corporations and governments. The site offers foreign firms a Canadian capabilities database, a virtual trade show, as well as news and finance from around the world. A paid subscription is available to users but some information can be accessed without registration.
Tags: Canada, Country Specific, Trade Tutorials, Countries
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: November 5, 2009
Canada: Saskatchewan Trade and Export Partnership (STEP)
The Saskatchewan Trade and Export Partnership (STEP) is a non-profit corporation providing information on market intelligence, trade development, and international projects. The site is helpful for those looking to attend trade events and learn about current developments in business and economics. The site also features publications such as a newsletter and annual report. Membership is optional and much of the information can be accessed without registration.
Tags: Countries, Trade Tutorials, Canada, Country Specific
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: November 5, 2009
China: Global Sources Smart China Sourcing
Smart China Sourcing consists primarily of articles and interviews with businesses that have imported from China. The site covers topics such as supplier selection, quality control, payment, logistics, cultural considerations and has a number of other helpful trade tips.
Tags: China, Countries, Trade Tutorials, Country Specific
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: November 5, 2009
Made-in-China.com is the second largest B2B portal in China. It aims to connect Chinese manufacturers, suppliers and traders with global buyers. The resource offers trade leads, company directories, a listing of China trade shows, and a frequently asked questions section.
Tags: Country Specific, Trade Tutorials, Countries, Trade Leads, China
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: November 5, 2009
Dominica: The Dominica Export Import Agency (DEXIA)
DEXIA is a governmental organization responsible for promoting, developing, and exporting agricultural and manufactured goods for Dominica. Various market support services including market research, trade promotion events, and preparation of business plans are offered. A directory of local manufacturers and a quarterly "Dominica Market News" newsletter is also available.
Tags: Dominica, Countries, Trade Tutorials, Country Specific
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: November 5, 2009
Easytrade.com provides an easy, intuitive way for buyers to unite with Eastern manufacturers selling low-to-medium end products. Using proprietary "auto-matching" search technology to let buyers and sellers know when desired products become available, EasyTrade makes trading easy for even the novice computer user. Companies can create a showroom to showcase their products to the world and fuel their business. Joining is free.
Tags: Global, Trade Tutorials
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: November 5, 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: Trade Tutorials, Countries, Country Specific, Company Directories, Ethiopia
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: November 5, 2009
The site provides information and guidelines on the use of Intrastat (Intra EC Trade Statistics), the method of collecting information on the movement of goods between countries of the European Union. UK Trade Info outlines all the necessary steps to complete the required paperwork and procedures to trade with the European Union. The Intrastat codes are available on the ICN Online page.
Tags: Regions, Europe, Regional, Trade Tutorials
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: November 5, 2009
Federation of International Trade Associations (FITA)
The Global Trade Portal is the official web site of the Federation of International Trade Associations (FITA). FITA is a network of 300,000 companies belonging to more than 350 international trade associations in the United States, Canada and Mexico. The portal offers links to international trade leads, trade news, trade events, web resources, and also includes a job bank. Site is multi-lingual and requires registration for some features.
Tags: Trade Tutorials, Global
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: November 5, 2009
FITA's Web Resources for International Trade
A comprehensive and searchable database of International Trade Web Resources provided by the Federation of International Trade Associations (FITA). More than 3000 links to International Trade / Import-Export Web sites are annotated and indexed.
Tags: Global, Trade Tutorials
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: November 5, 2009
Foreign Trade Online provides a number of resource items such as directories, currency converters, and shipping information. It allows the user to post offers to buy and sell for free. Trade show information and global news are also accessible from the site.
Tags: Trade Tutorials, Global
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: November 5, 2009
Besides the French Business Directory, FirmaFrance offers trade shows, news articles, business offers, and requests. FirmaFrance is the first B2B site geared toward the global support of French export companies. In addition to its B2B feature, FirmaFrance also offers a listing of trade shows, partner sites, and useful links relating to international business in France.
Tags: Trade Tutorials, Countries, France, Country Specific
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: November 5, 2009
Fuzing.com is a virtual online trade show where buyers and suppliers of products and services connect. This site features high quality trade leads from all over the globe. The website's primary focus is to enable and facilitate international trade at the manufacturing, import, export and wholesale levels. (Free Registration Required)
Tags: Trade Tutorials, Global
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: November 5, 2009
This site is a publication by the Hong Kong Trade Development Center, which is an organization devoted to promote commerce in Hong Kong. The site contains a huge database of commercial contacts as well as a catalog of products and services of 12,000 companies in Hong Kong. The complete services are available in English and Chinese, but some relevant sections are also available in Japanese, Korean, French, Spanish, German, Italian, and Portuguese.
Tags: Trade Tutorials, Country Specific, Countries, Hong Kong
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: November 5, 2009
Hong Kong: Trade and Industry Department
The home for the Trade and Industry Department of Hong Kong, the website provides information for companies about importation and exportation. The site aims to lead and support trade and industry by also having information on trade relations and e-services.
Tags: Hong Kong, Countries, Country Specific, Trade Tutorials
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: November 5, 2009
The Import Export Guide portal specializes in trade leads, product searches, and company profiles.
Tags: Global, Trade Tutorials
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: November 5, 2009
India: Indian Exporters Online
Indian Exporter is a trade portal with useful information about exporting and importing to and from India. The trade leads section requires a free membership registration to access some features.
Tags: Trade Tutorials, Country Specific, Countries, India
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: November 5, 2009
Iran: Iran Trade Point Network
The Iran Trade Point Network includes information on doing business in Iran, laws and regulations, Iranian traders, UN trade points, economic news, product catalog, and trade related references. The site is also available in Farsi.
Tags: Countries, Iran, Country Specific
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: October 29, 2009
Japan: Japanese External Trade Organization (JETRO)
The Japanese External Trade Organization website provides information about how to trade and invest in Japan, displays an up-to-date trade show calendar, and maintains a complete company directory. The resource also features sections on Japanese culture and detailed reports and statistics. Site available in English and Japanese.
Tags: Country Specific, Japan, Countries
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: October 29, 2009
Korea: Korea International Trade Association (KITA)
KITA is a non-profit organization which provides a variety of direct services such as trade consulting, a company directory, and assistance to trading companies dealing with government authorities. Other prominent features include an economic news section, in-depth special reports, and a listing of international trade fairs. In 1972 KITA joined the World Trade Centers Association and now has more than 105 members and 80,000 companies involved in international trade. Free registration is required to access some sections of the site.
Tags: Countries, Country Specific, Korea, South
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: October 29, 2009
Korea: Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade
Home to the Republic of Korea Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, the web site contains information about the economy and trade with Korea. The site also contains current news headlines pertaining to Korea, as well as current issues.
Tags: Korea, South, Country Specific, Countries
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: October 29, 2009
Mercantil.com hosts a database with company directories for many Latin American countries including Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Mexico, and Peru. The B2B section, which focuses on SMEs, has a business opportunities feature, business alerts, and an imports and exports database.
Tags: Regional, Latin America, Regions
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: October 26, 2009
Malaysia: Malaysian External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE)
The Malaysian External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE) was formed as the promotion arm of Malaysia's Ministry of International Trade and Industry (MITI). The site provides market research information, a listing of trade events, and support services for both importers and exporters of Malaysian products.
Tags: Malaysia, Country Specific, Countries
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: October 29, 2009
Mexico: Bancomext National Bank of External Commerce
Bancomext is a creation of the Mexican government whose primary objective is to promote the exportation of goods. The site has relevant information on commercial support, financial assistance, project coordination and diverse services for businessmen. Site is available only in Spanish.
Tags: Countries, Mexico, Country Specific
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: October 29, 2009
New Zealand: MarketNewZealand.com
Created by a government agency, the site aims to connect international buyers directly with New Zealand's leading exporters. There is a listing of trade events, industry analyses, New Zealand export news, and a search engine for product and services provided by New Zealand companies. Also available in the Government Resources section.
Tags: New Zealand, Country Specific, Countries
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: October 29, 2009
NORTH AMERICA & LATIN AMERICA: Free Trade Area of the Americas
This site provides documents on summits for the proposed Free Trade Area of the Americas (FTAA). Also available are ministerial speeches, reports of the Trade Negotiation Committee, foreign investment reports for Latin America and the Caribbean, reports on the role of Civil Society in the Trade Negotiations Committee, and others. In addition, a database is accessible providing information on a country’s trade statistics, tariffs, and other related information that can be accessed by selecting either a country or a group of interest. Finally, by selecting a specific country from the country list, a plethora of information can be found on topics like government procurement, market access, investment, and competition policy. Note, this site has not been updated since 2006, the last year any developments were made in the agreement. Some documents available only in Spanish.
Tags: North America, Latin America, Regional, Regions
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: October 29, 2009
Norway: Norwegian Trade Portal
Nortrade, a Norwegian trade portal, features news stories, in depth articles, job openings, a company directory, and an informational section on international business and investment in Norway. This is a multi-lingual site.
Tags: Country Specific, Norway, Countries
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: October 29, 2009
Norway: The Norwegian Electronic Public Procurement Portal
This portal features numerous articles on topics such as public e-procurement in Norway, creating an electronic market for public procurement, and taking advantage of the possibilities of having e-procurement in the public sector. These articles can be downloaded in PDF format. The site is also available in Norwegian.
Tags: Countries, Norway, Country Specific
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: October 29, 2009
A trade portal offered by Portugal OFFER Business Club. The site gives an overview of the Portuguese economic and social panorama. Also provided are detailed commentary on industrial sectors in Portugal, profiles of numerous Portuguese companies, and news briefs from Datafile Portugal.
Tags: Country Specific, Portugal, Countries
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: October 29, 2009
A trade portal presenting business information and intelligence in a product context for 72 product clusters. The product clusters range from agricultural machinery to wood products. Product Map includes market studies, price indicators, links to product information, trade data, and links to companies and organizations. Companies can also create their own basic web site which is hosted on the portal. Subscription to the site involves a fee but there is a free trial available.
Tags: Global
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: October 29, 2009
Rusbiz Global E-Commerce Network
Rusbiz is a global business to business portal consisting of storefronts, a catalog repository, an e-marketplace, trade leads, a messaging system, e-procurement, supply chain solutions, and many more features.
Tags: Global
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: October 29, 2009
Singapore: Singapore Business Federation
The Singapore Business Federation (SBF) defends the interests of the business community in Singapore in trade, investment and industrial relations. Internationally, SBF represents the business community in bilateral, regional, and multilateral agreements for the purpose of trade expansion and business networking. Membership is available for a fee but information such as numerous events and business opportunities can be accessed without membership.
Tags: Countries, Singapore, Country Specific
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: October 29, 2009
Taiwan: Ministry of Economic Affairs
This site is the official website of the Ministry of Economic Affairs. Information about investment opportunities, the investment environment, and various opportunities are listed on the site.
Tags: Taiwan, Country Specific, Countries
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: October 29, 2009
Trade Channel is a reliable source of useful information for the international trader. The site is free and contains trade news, trade fair listings, trade leads, and a currency converter.
Tags: Global
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: October 26, 2009
TradePort, through the Monterey Bay International Trade Association (MBITA) and the TradePort network, provides a resource center for trade information and assistance. TradePort additionally provides trade development services and support for California and North American businesses seeking to market around the world, international buyers seeking to purchase products from North America, and overseas sellers seeking to market select products in North America.
Tags: Global
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: October 29, 2009
Trade Leads are provided and can be posted in this website. Also, a company list is available. A free membership is required to access some information and to post trade leads.
Tags: Global
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: October 29, 2009
Turkey: Aegean Exporters’ Association
Focusing on Turkey, the Aegean Exporters’ Association provides a company directory, a fairs and exhibition section, banking and stock information, and tips on business travel. In addition, it provides information about Turkey’s economy, its foreign trade, its free zones, and some of its trade rules. Lastly, some business articles are available on the site. Also available in Turkish.
Tags: Countries, Country Specific, Turkey
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: October 29, 2009
United Kingdom: Institute of Export
The Institute of Export is a trade portal catering to United Kingdom business looking to expand their services abroad. Topics presented include foreign exchange, traveling in foreign countries, and legal issues one might encounter. While the resource is specifically written for British companies, the information is useful to anyone interested in global business.
Tags: Country Specific, United Kingdom, Countries
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: October 29, 2009
United Kingdom: UK Trade & Investment
UK Trade & Investment is responsible for trade development and co-ordination within UK regions. Information available to exporters and importers on this UK government website includes market information by sector and country, a UK supplier’s database, trade leads, news and features.
Tags: Countries, Country Specific, United Kingdom
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: October 29, 2009
United States: Export-Import Bank of the United States
The Export-Import Bank of the United States (Ex-Im Bank) is the official export credit agency of the United States. Ex-Im Bank's mission is to assist in financing the export of U.S. goods and services to international markets. It provides a broad range of financial services and helps medium and small companies by assuming credit and country risks. The Ex-Im website features news releases, sponsored trade finance events, and a section on the Bank and the environment.
Tags: United States, Country Specific, Countries
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: October 29, 2009
United States: International Trade Administration (ITA)
This is the official website of the International Trade Administration (ITA) of the Department of Commerce. It provides access to ITA's information and services regarding U.S. international trade policy. With its search engine, readers can easily find local offices, analysis reports, trade statistics, and other international trade related information.
Tags: Countries, Country Specific, United States, Government Resources
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: November 6, 2009
The World Bank's Trade section features data and statistics, as well as publications and reports to be purchased or downloaded. It also offers a series of documents on research topics like poverty and trade. Finally, it provides documents that pertain to topics on training and capacity building, such as agriculture and trade facilitation.
Tags: Global
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: October 29, 2009
World Trade Centers Association
The World Trade Centers Association offers numerous features including a trade opportunities bulletin board, access to Dun and Bradstreet's Exporter Encyclopedia, STAT-USA trade leads, world business directory, and trade flow pricing system. Some of these features are accessible through a free registration process, while others require an annual fee.
Tags: Global
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: October 29, 2009
World Trade Point Federation: Trade Leads
Hosted by the World Trade Point Federation (WTPF), a program of the United Nations, the site provides easy to navigate trade policies, terms, standards and codes, and a collection of publications. Some trade leads are available that can be sorted by industry, product, and geographic location. In addition, the web site also has extensions that connect to trade leads for each continent. (Free registration required)
Tags: Global
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: October 29, 2009
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