There’s never been a better time to maximise your business opportunities with expert training, guidance and consultancy in all areas of import, export and international trade from a team of specialists with decades of experience across myriad industry sectors and geographic regions.
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Training & Course Programmes
Whether you’re just starting your journey, ready to launch or already trading overseas, our specialists are able to help you assess your processes and provide expertise to make exporting go as smoothly as possible.
With a catalogue of British-Chambers-of-Commerce Acredited courses, additional topics and bespoke options, we have a broad range of great value training packages to give you and your staff the skills to succeed on an international platform.
Delivery for many courses is currently online, with in-person events available where and when possible.
International Trade News Desk
Latest news and updates from the team
New Export Club Launches to Boost South West England’s International Trade
This exclusive, invitation-only event marks the inception of a vital initiative to...
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What’s on in September and October
Don't miss out on these, or any of our other courses, workshops and webinars by checking out our events calendar
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Introducing Jackie Smith, Industrial Technologies Specialist
Jackie has been involved in diverse processes and sectors including steel manufacturing, recycling, energy industry as-well-as aerospace, automotive, and food processing.
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Compliance, documentation and standards
Your product or service may be ready to export, and your market may be ready to receive…
…but are you ready to process and ship orders?
Are you importing products or looking to source from overseas?
Maybe you’ve been trading successfully with European countries for years, but are now faced with new documentation requirements. Can you prove UK Origin? Do you know your HS codes?
International Trade Articles
Topical wisdom and discussion from our esteemed specialists and guest writers
What is CBAM and how does it affect my business?
The Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), has been introduced as part of European Union’s 2050 climate neutrality measures.
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DDP ex-VAT – a new Incoterms® rule?
Incoterms® rules are published by the ICC and, in recent times, have been updated and revised every 10 years. The current version is Incoterms® 2020
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Bright new futures for traditional method
Demand for English sparkling in the domestic market is growing steadily, but what about the overseas opportunities?
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Non-Tariff Barriers: The Hidden Hurdles in Global Trade
These intangible factors can create significant challenges for companies trying to enter new markets, so how can you overcome them?
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Only connect…
What can brands like Skoda and Home Depot tell us about the fragile divide between success and failure in international markets?
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Critical times for the future of UK steel
The global steel market is highly competitive, with significant pressure from imports and changing trade policies.
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Overseas Business Development
Develop trade opportunities, research and analyse potential markets, organise delegations and gain introductions.
Specialists are on-hand to provide expertise from the early stages of Market Research, and Strategy Development through to the identification of Agents & Distributors, development of International PR and Marketing, alongside Regional and Industry Speciific guidance.
This wealth of experience, combined with access to a number of key trade organisations and services allows you to build international trading relationships to grow your business.
Partners, Affiliates & Associations
International Trade Matters Ltd is pleased to work with a broad range of industry bodies and complementary service providers to deliver global trade support to businesses throughout the South West and beyond.
International Trade Matters Ltd
Whether you’re starting out as an importer/exporter, growing your exporting business, or trying to overcome specific challenges, International Trade Matters Ltd can help.
With decades of experience in developing and facilitating business all over the world, our experts provide training, mentoring, audits and bespoke packages. From a half-day course on customs documentation or a thorough inspection of your procedures, through to services like “Export Manager” (an embedded international trade manager workin within your business), you will find a service available at the level you require, and if we don’t do it, we probably know someone who does!
International Trade Matters works with Local Authorities, British Chambers of Commerce, Government Bodies (such as DIT) and Instutitions, as well as numerous partner organisations providing important trade services including Logistics, Translations and Recruitment
Read on and meet our team to discover how we can help you, whether you’re a British company wishing to trade with other countries, or an overseas company hoping to build relationships in the UK!