Global Market Research

Below are excellent links for conducting global market research. For specific products or in-depth market analysis, please contact an IBA business consultant.

• The U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC):
  There are various departments under the auspices of the DOC that provide a vast amount of information to assist companies with export/import information and country economic data. Please visit the following websites:
  • Trade Information Center:
    This site contains a wealth of trade information.
  • International Trade Administration:
    This is the International Trade Administration website, which provides helpful information on international trade.
  • U.S. Commercial Service:
    This is the website to the U.S. Foreign Commercial Service, which provides trade assistance and information on foreign markets.
• The U.S. Department of State:
  The countries section of the Dept. of State website contains trade and economic information on the countries and regions around the world.
• World CIA Factbook:
  The U.S. Central Intelligence Agency compiles economic and political data on numerous countries, stemming from flag descriptions to number of internet users.
• National Institute of Standards and Technology
• International Trade Data System
• U.S. Census Foreign Trade Statistics
• U.S. Business Adviser, Exporting
• U.S. Small Business Administration
• The United States Agency for International Development
• The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development
• The World Trade Organization
• International Business Practices
• International Chambers of Commerce