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Discover how exporting can enhance your business's resilience and productivity. UK Trade & Investment (UKTI) is dedicated to helping companies realize their export potential. With a network of over 1,000 staff across 96 countries, we provide the support and knowledge needed to thrive globally. UK companies experience increased innovation and improved financial performance when they enter international markets. Join the challenge to raise exports and make your business benefit from the expanding global demand for UK products and services.
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Exporting For Growth Brian Cooper International Trade Adviser Advanced Engineering Email: brian.cooper@uktisouthwest.org.uk Mob: 07971 136578 Exporting for growth 04/10/2012
Realise your export potential Exporting can help you survive and grow. UK products, services and expertise are in demand across the world. UK Trade & Investment | Exporting for Growth
Delivering business opportunities around the world UK Trade & Investment helps UK companies succeed globally and attracts high quality investment to the UK. Export InwardInvestment UK Trade & Investment | Exporting for Growth
Exporting South West Challenge - to boost exports and increasenumber of companiesexporting Source: HMRC and UK Trade & Investment • 196,605 registered companies (9.4% of UK) of which 5,700 (2.9%) are exporters • Exports £12.4bn in 2011 (6% of UK). 15% increase 2007-2011 (national growth 35%) • National challenge to increase exports from 20% to 25%. Our challenge is to raise SW performance closer to national average UK Trade & Investment | Exporting for Growth
Why exporting is good for your business • Proactive exporters: • Are more productive and innovative • Are more resilient to economic downturns • Demonstrate improved financial performance • Boost international profile and brand value • Are more likely to stay in business Source: Nottingham University / UK Trade & Investment UK Trade & Investment | Exporting for Growth
Over 3,000 companiesincreased R&D activity as a result of UKTI support How UKTI helped 2010/11 24,400 Companies Benefited Financial benefit to businesses across all trade services £6bn Helped create more than 126,000 UK jobs Over 3,000 companies reported increased R&D activity in the UK as a result of UKTI support 24,400 companies assisted to develop opportunities in overseas markets UK Trade & Investment | Exporting for Growth
Unique global reach Over 1,000 UKTI staff in British Embassies and consulates in 96 countries. Local knowledge and expertise on the ground. UK Trade & Investment | Exporting for Growth
Your top 20 countries seem to be... • China • USA • Brazil • Russia • Japan • India • Germany • Turkey • South Korea • Hong Kong 11. Singapore 12. Mexico 13. France 14. Malaysia 15. Taiwan 16. Italy 17. UAE 18. South Africa 19. Australia 20. Nigeria UK Trade & Investment | Exporting for Growth
Advice & support Export information and advice from International Trade Centre – 01752 759897 Assistance & support from experienced International Trade Advisers Information & assistance from UKTI teams overseas EU funded support, delivering additional networking activities & export training workshops www.ukti.gov.uk Type your title and date here 00/00/0000
Help to..... Undertake Market Research Develop International Sales Strategy Visit & Develop New Markets Improve International Communications Exhibit Overseas Develop & Protect International IPR Type your title and date here 00/00/0000
Contact UK Trade & Investment international@uktisouthwest.org.uk www.ukti.gov.uk Call 01752 759897 UK Trade & Investment | Exporting for Growth