UK Trade & InvestmentOpportunities for British firms around the world

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Foreign Direct

Investment

Export

UK Trade & Investment helps UK-based companies succeed globally and assists overseas companies to bring high quality investment to the UK.

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Why exporting is good for businessBecome more dynamic, innovative and successful

60%UK companies that export are responsible for 60% of national productivity growth

Companies that export:

More productive and innovative than non-exporters

More resilient to an economic downturn

Improve their financial performance

Boost their international profile and brand recognition / value

Are more likely to stay in businessSource: Nottingham University / UK Trade & Investment

Wiggle – from bike shop to £140m global player

Tregothnan Estate - China

Green Fuels – Biodiesel across four continents

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UK Export LandscapeMarket development

Mature Markets

• US (£39.7bn)

• Germany (£30.7bn)

• Netherlands (£23.9bn)

• France (£22.4bn)

• Ireland (£18.1bn)

• Belgium (£13.6bn)

• Spain (£8.4bn)

• Italy (£8.3bn)

Growth Economy Markets

• Brazil (£2.2bn)

• Russia (£5.6bn)

• India (£4.7bn)

• China (£13.7bn)

Fast Emerging Markets

• South Africa

• Poland

• Saudi Arabia

• UAE

• Mexico

• Turkey

• Vietnam

Dominant export

markets forSouth West,

Germany, France and

USEU

58.6%

IrelandPop

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Rising to the challengeCommon hurdles to doing business internationally

Resource Costs

Legal, regulatory and IP issues

Managing risks overseas

Language and cultural barriers

Logistics

Access to finance and investment

Getting paid

Confidence

Provide Tactical and Strategic AssistancePackage of support to help companies grow exports

TradeShow Access(TAP)

Export Comms Review(ECR)

Market Visit Support

Export Market ResearchScheme

Overseas MarketIntroService

Export BusinessTraining(P2E)

Develop Export Partners(EEN)

Tactical

Strategic

AccelerateExportGrowth(G3)

Mid-sizeSupportprogram

International Trade Advisers providing tailored support PLUS

EEN and ERDF

www.ukti.gov.uk/southwest

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