Where Can I Get Market Research?

1. Start with who and what you know

It's common sense to learn everything you can about the market you're trying to enter. While large companies can outsource this research, small companies may not be able to afford the costs. Fortunately, the U.S. government. The U.S. publishes a variety of reports that are available online, and you might also find reports sponsored by the government of the country you want to export to!

2. Follow the links below for information from U.S. government agencies:

• The U.S. Census Bureau is the official source of U.S. export and import statistics and is responsible for issuing regulations to report on all export shipments from the United States. www.census.gov/foreign-trade
• The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics is the primary federal agency responsible for measuring labor market activity, labor conditions, and price changes in the economy. Its mission is to collect, analyze, and disseminate important economic information to support public and private decisions. www.bls.gov
• Export.gov collects resources from across the U.S. government to help U.S. companies plan their international sales strategies and succeed in today's global market. Services are provided free of charge to U.S. companies. www.export.gov