WASHINGTON – U.S. Under Secretary of Commerce for International Trade Stefan M. Selig today released 19 new reports designed to help U.S. exporters identify their next export market by comparing opportunities across borders. As part of the International Trade Administration’s (ITA) new Top Markets Series, each report projects and ranks future export opportunities within a particular industry, providing in-depth commentary on key opportunities, trends, and challenges facing U.S. companies who export across the globe.
“Helping U.S. businesses compete in the global economy is one of our top priorities at ITA. Today, a small percentage of America’s 30 million companies export, and nearly two-thirds of those companies export to only one country,” said Under Secretary Selig. “We are pleased to offer the Top Markets series as a new and important tool to help U.S. firms find new markets and growth opportunities by reaching the 96 percent of global customers who live outside the United States.”
From education exports to textiles and apparel, to aircraft parts, environmental technologies and renewable energy, the Top Markets Series collectively includes more than 200 country case studies and sector snapshots. The reports’ lead authors are members of ITA’s Industry & Analysis team, which provides unique sector expertise for export promotion, trade policy, and foreign direct investment strategies that strengthen the global competitiveness of U.S. businesses. ITA will update and release new reports for the Top Markets Series annually.
“Industry and Analysis sector leads stand ready to help American exporters consider opportunities, address challenges, and build a more successful export strategy,” said Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Industry and Analysis Marcus D. Jadotte. “We are confident that the data and analysis offered in the Top Markets Series will help exporters make more informed export decisions.”
Reports found in this year’s Top Markets Series are:
To download a full report or view individual case studies within each report, visit http://www.trade.gov/topmarkets.
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International Trade Administration
The International Trade Administration (ITA) is the premier resource for American companies competing in the global marketplace. ITA has 2,100 employees assisting U.S. exporters in more than 100 U.S. cities and 72 countries worldwide. For more information on ITA visit www.trade.gov.
