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Experienced Exporter? Here’s How We Can Help

If you're well established as an exporter, there's a large variety of ways UKTI can increase your bottom line. We have the expert knowledge, the facilities, the contacts and the lobbying clout which can make the difference. It's worked for companies as diverse as Rolls Royce, Vetcell Bioscience and Weetabix. Here's how you can do it too, with our help

Speak to your local expert

Our International Trade Teams are located in local offices around the country. Every UK region has dedicated sector specialists, helping new and established exporters every day. Our local teams can provide support tailored to your company's particular needs and growth stage. You'll find a list of our regional offices here , or use our postcode searcher, labelled as "Contacts in your Region" on our export landing page.

Use UKTI's tailored research and services

Each business and each market is unique. What may have worked for you in one country will not necessarily work in another. But our research and services can give you a flying start in new markets. Our key offerings are

• Gateway to Global Growth - our flagship experienced exporter package

• Overseas Market Introduction Service - research, embassy facilities, contacts and more

• Export Marketing Research Scheme - for exporters who want to perform their own research

• Business Opportunities – export sales leads, with alerts direct to you

• Access our online training on customs and VAT for exporters

Additionally, our website offers access to two market intelligence services for exporters. FCO Country Updates are assessments of business -relevant political and economic issues in key markets, and Overseas Business Risk service provides declassified strategic information on business security related issues

Take part in our events

Why not test out a new market? UKTI helps to arrange groups of UK companies to attend tradeshows, events and missions worldwide.

Open to Export

Open to Export is a free online business community, designed to bring you best-practice knowledge and bespoke advice, helping you to successfully enter new markets and operate overseas. Visit www.opentoexport.com to ask your question.

Manage Payment Risks

You may wish to consider the products and services offered by UK Export Finance

Get High Value Opportunities

UKTI’s High Value Opportunities (HVO) programme is a new approach to identifying, prioritising and supporting businesses to access large scale overseas procurement opportunities. They can be worth billions and range from major infrastructure, manufacturing and engineering, through to big supply or value chain opportunities. Find out more about High Value Opportunities

Talk to us

Get the ball rolling by contacting your local International Trade Adviser in the regional office closest to you. We also operate a customer enquiry line which is staffed from 09:00 to 17:00 Monday to Friday.

If you want to find out more, speak to someone directly or have any questions or feedback, then please give us a call.

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