Our International Trade Division's business development managers help North Carolina companies smooth their entry into worldwide markets with value-added services including:
- Preparing marketing plans
- Handling export operations
- Providing market research
- Identifying best market prospects
- Advising on finance and insurance options
- Working to find customers and partners.
In 2008, we assisted 407 North Carolina companies with export development and in many cases helped these businesses position themselves for future international growth. Our total state exports grew 7.3 % to $25 billion.
Our international trade staff is located in two domestic and seven foreign offices. Business development managers in Raleigh and High Point help companies prepare to sell products overseas. Our foreign trade representatives in Canada, Mexico, Germany, Korea, China (Shanghai, Hong Kong) and Japan locate distribution channels and partners for North Carolina companies looking to enter the foreign markets and assist them with on-the-ground services in these countries.
For more information about exporting to these countries, click on the corresponding documents below.
Doing Business in Canada
Doing Business in China
Doing Business in Germany
Doing Business in Japan
Doing Business in Korea
Doing Business in Mexico
To contact the business development manager in your industry area and determine how we can best serve your needs, visit Contact Us section of our website.
Services Offered by the International Trade Division:
Distribution Searches
Fast Track Service
Export Ready
Education & Training
Export Financing
Advocacy
MBA Research Project
Foreign Trade Zones
Counseling and Referrals