Tag Archives: International Trade

 Selling to the USA – Overview Selling to the USA – The United States (US) is the world’s most significant, most competitive and technologically advanced economy. It has an annual Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of over US$27.36 trillion (source: Bureau of Economic Analysis). In 2023, the US had 25.8% of the world’s Gross Domestic Product […]

Trading with Egypt  – As of 2025, Egypt continues to progress from its past economic challenges, showcasing potential as a high-growth market attributed to its significant population and reliance on imports. Egypt’s strategic geographic location not only serves its diversified economy but also positions it as a pivotal hub for commercial activities across the Middle […]

Updated: 11 June 2026 Trading with Australia – Selling to and Buying from Australia Australia remains one of the most stable and attractive markets in the Asia-Pacific region for international trade. It has a strong legal system, a well-regulated banking sector, clear business rules, and a mature consumer market. Australia has a population of approximately […]

China Trade Mark Service – Intellectual Property Protection China Trademark – Intellectual property rights infringement is common in China.  Registering your intellectual property and Trademark is essential.  The registration process for a trademark application in China can take up to 18 months. Products can only be protected once the application process has been completed.  Companies […]

Asia Inspections – Over the past 25 years Asia has steadily been positioning itself to become the production powerhouse of the World.  In 2017 Asia had nine countries in a list of the World’s Top 25 Exporting Countries. Surprisingly in 2017 Asia also had nine countries listed in the World’s Top 25 Importing Countries. Since […]

Mandarin Selling to Taiwan – Overview Selling to Taiwan – Taiwan, also known as Taipei or the Republic of China (ROC), is a highly developed economy that is strategically located in the Asia Pacific region. It is a well-regulated market with strong IP protection. It is a stable economy and is the 21st-largest importer in […]

China Sales Strategy & Tips for Companies selling into China China Sales Strategy – China is becoming part of every company’s international sales strategy.  Over my 15 years of working with companies in China, I have found it very intriguing to see the pendulum swing from foreign companies wanting to source from China to now […]

Selling to India – Overview Updated and fact-checked: 12 August 2026 India offers substantial opportunities for international companies, but it should not be treated as one uniform market. Product rules, taxes, customer expectations, languages, logistics and routes to market can differ by sector and location. Success usually depends on careful preparation, a capable local partner […]

Exporting to Nigeria – Overview Exporting to Nigeria – Nigeria is Africa’s largest market and biggest oil producer. Oil accounts for 90% of Nigeria’s export revenues. More than 110 million Nigerians live below the poverty line. Nigeria plays an important leadership role in both West Africa and the African continent. Nigeria is 31st in the World […]

Trading with Japan – Overview Trading with Japan, it is the high-tech powerhouse economy of Asia. Last year, it made up just over 4% of the World’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) (source: Global Economy). It is ranked as the 3rd largest economy in the world (source: the World Bank). Japan has a stable government, strong rules of […]