Catalog Exhibitions

These events showcase U.S. company product literature in several markets within a geographic region or at a premier international trade event. Commercial Service staff and representatives from state development agencies present the catalogs to hundreds of interested business prospects abroad and send the trade leads directly to participants.

Commercial News USA

CNUSA is an export marketing magazine that promotes U.S. products and services worldwide. It is disseminated in print to screened agents, distributors and buyers and on-line to electronic bulletin board subscribers. For as little as $495, firms can advertise their product to a worldwide audience of over 144,000.

Gold Key Service

Our overseas Commercial Service staff will set up appointments with interested and qualified agents and/or buyers before you arrive in their city. Maximize your travel value by gaining on-the-spot market insights and counseling from in-country commercial specialists. Special services such as interpreters can be arranged, if needed. Cost varies by country - please call for details.

International Contact Profile (ICP)

The ICP is a customized overseas search for qualified agents, distributors, and representatives for a U.S. company. Commercial Service officers abroad identify up to six foreign prospects that have examined the U.S. firm's product literature and have expressed an interest in representing their products. ADS reports are currently available in over 100 countries at a average cost of $600 per country. (See sample ICP in the following section)

International Buyer Program

Selected leading U.S. trade shows are promoted abroad so that foreign buyer/distributor delegations attend the U.S. show. At the show, the Commercial Service works to put exhibiting U.S. firms in touch with the international visitors and provides assistance at the International Business Center.

International Market Research Reports

A wide variety of reports covering international markets for specific product lines, industry sectors, and major projects, prepared by Commercial Service overseas staff. Reports cover market size & outlook, competitive and end-user analysis, and market entry strategies.