Online Export and Trade Resources

Need information about exporting at your fingertips? The following online export and trade resources provide helpful tips, critical market analysis and key contacts for new and seasoned exporters. This list isn’t exhaustive, but it’s a good place to start. Happy browsing!

Skills Development

Global Entrepreneurship
This introductory course offered by the Forum for International Trade Training is a must for entrepreneurs who are new to exporting. Gain the practical skills you need to succeed in the competitive global market.

Exporting
Start here to get exporting — Canada’s most comprehensive source of information and practical tools for new and experienced exporters. Topics include developing your export plan, identifying your market and crucial tips about export financing

Step by Step Guide to Exporting
This guide covers the entire process of exporting.

Roadmap to Exporting
Here, you can find the resources and contact information to help your business with export counselling; market strategy information, market entry support; export financing; and in-market assistance.

Guides

Agri-Food Trade Service
Gain access to market information, trade counselling and export support activities offered by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada that can take you from an initial enquiry to a foreign market.

Market Reports by Industry Sector
Need a brief overview of specific market sectors by country? Visit the Canadian Trade Commissioner Service to learn more about business conditions in foreign markets and to find helpful contacts.

Guides for the New Housing Exporter
Browse Canada Mortgage & Housing Corporation (CMHC) International’s site to learn how to expand your business by identifying new housing export opportunities in high potential markets. CMHC provides promotional support, organizes trade missions, provides matchmaking services, and promotes Canadian know-how abroad.

Market Information

Ontario Exports Inc – International Marketing Consultants
Use this directory to find the exporter advisor you need in a specific market region, as well as answers to common export questions.

Market Information (food and beverage sectors)
Scan through hundreds of market reports organized by product or country. Information includes trade statistics, market analysis and export assistance.

Virtual Trade Commissioner
Register your company to access customized market information provided by the Canadian Trade Commissioner Service.

National Trade Database Industry Sector Analysis Reports
(under Market and Country Research)
Browse this portal developed by the U.S. Department of Commerce to find market reports for products and services in non-U.S. markets. Older reports from this database are available at no charge at Industry Canada (http://www.ic.gc.ca) .

Trade Data Online
Search for imports or exports by industry or by product (HS codes). Data supplied by Statistics Canada and U.S. Census Bureau.

Non Customs Regulations

Market Access Database
This database describes trade barriers in non-European countries and may be searched by country, sector or measure.

Export Finance

Trade Basics
In addition to payment and guarantee services, trade advisors also assist with managing trade risk and providing local market information in foreign countries.

EDC – Small Business
Learn if Export Development Canada has the services and resources your company needs. Available assistance includes loans to international buyers to allow immediate payment to the Canadian exporter as well as loan guarantees to the exporter’s bank.

My Project: Exporting
Discover how Business Development Bank of Canada can help your firm with export financing (i.e., letters of credit) and consulting services.

Insurance
Learn about the various insurance services that Export Development Canada provides.

Customs and Logistics

Shipping to the United States: A Guide for Canadian Exporters and U.S. Importers
This guide will help you understand the regulations and procedures about customs clearance, duty relief programs and document requirements.

Exporting Goods from Canada; A Handy Customs Guide for Exporters
This guide answers everything you need to know about reporting, including why, when and where to report goods, and how to complete Form B13A Export Declaration.

Logistics
This site provides an overview of logistics-related issues and the costs involved in packaging and material handling, inventory management, warehousing, and transportation.

Guides and Tips for International Cargo Shipments
Provides tips on international cargo shipments to help with issues such as safe stowage, export packaging, and insurance.

Marketing and Distribution

Trade Routes (art, media & cultural industries)
The Trade and Investment Branch of the Department of Canadian Heritage provides financial and advisory support to Canadian arts and cultural exporters, including trade negotiations, trade disputes, international market development and exporter activities.

Trade Show Benefits
Outlines do’s and don’ts, benefits and the planning needed for a successful trade show.

RFPSource.ca
This global e-marketplace matches Canadian products and services with thousands of business opportunities posted by domestic and foreign corporations and governments, and this service is free of charge.