How do I obtain market research on a specific country and/or product?
www.export.gov is the portal to the commercial database of the federal government. Registration is at no cost and opens resources by gathering international trade and economic data from over 20 different government agencies into one place. Among the over 200,000 documents, exporters can find: • Country Commercial Guides (CCG’s) – A comprehensive view of a selected country’s commercial environment, including market conditions, economic situations, political environment, best export sectors, trade regulations, investment incentives, finance techniques, upcoming trade events, marketing strategies, services for exporters, business travel tips, etc. The CCG also lists important government and trade association contacts in the particular country. • International Market Insight Reports – Short profiles of specific foreign market conditions or opportunities prepared by the Department of Commerce’s Commercial Service, the Department of State and multi-lateral development banks in overseas marke