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An Essay on National Strategies of Export Promotion

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  • How to internationalize enterprises?
  • How many countries agencies that promotes exports; which tools they used; what is there performace?

External Trade Agency

Challenge Problem Solution Example
Market Access Barriers Difficulty entering foreign markets due to unfamiliarity with regulations and practices. Trade agencies provide market research, regulatory guidance, and compliance support. JETRO offers market entry and regulatory information to Japanese companies expanding abroad.
Lack of Information Insufficient data about overseas markets, including size and competitive landscape. Agencies disseminate market research and analysis to inform business decisions. UKTI provides comprehensive market reports and insights to UK businesses.
Export Financing and Risk Mitigation Financial risks and challenges in securing export financing. Agencies provide credit guarantees, insurance, and financial products to mitigate risks. U.S. Commercial Service offers financing options and risk mitigation tools to exporters.
Business Matchmaking Difficulty finding reliable partners and customers in foreign markets. Trade agencies organize matchmaking events and trade missions. Austrade connects Australian businesses with potential international partners.
Regulatory and Compliance Assistance Challenges in navigating and complying with foreign regulatory environments. Agencies offer legal advice, certifications, and compliance support. GTAI supports German companies with regulatory and compliance issues.
Promotion of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) Attracting investment amidst global competition and limited awareness. Agencies highlight investment opportunities and provide facilitation services. Invest India promotes India’s investment potential and supports foreign investors.
Support for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) SMEs lack resources and expertise for international expansion. Agencies offer export training, advisory services, and funding tailored to SMEs. Enterprise Singapore helps SMEs expand globally through dedicated programs.
Trade Policy Advocacy Trade barriers and restrictive policies hinder international operations. Agencies engage in advocacy and negotiate to remove trade barriers. Business France promotes favorable trade policies for French exporters.

References

  • ProChile
  • Enterprise Ireland
  • Enterprise Singapore
  • Korea Export-Import Bank (KEXIM)
  • Export Development Canada (EDC)
  • International Trade Administration (ITA)
  • New Zealand Trade and Enterprise (NZTE)
  • Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO)
  • Taiwan External Trade Development Council
  • Export–Import Bank of the United States (EXIM)
  • Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency (KOTRA)
  • Agencia Vasca de Desarrollo Empresarial (Grupo Spri)
  • ACCIÓ - Agencia para la Competitividad de la Empresa
  • Olarreaga, Marcelo, Stephan Sperlich, and Virginie Trachsel. Export Promotion: what works?. No. P184. FERDI Working Paper, 2017.
  • Lederman, Daniel, Marcelo Olarreaga, and Lucy Payton. "Export promotion agencies revisited." World Bank Policy Research Working Paper 5125 (2009).
  • https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category:Export_promotion_agencies
  • https://globaledge.msu.edu/global-resources/export-promotion-agency