Trade Development Division
The Trade Development Division provides individualized counseling and expertise to Kansas companies expanding their export markets. Our staff works with you to help assess your company's export readiness, research potential export markets and explain the export process.
Why should you export?
Nearly 95 percent of the world's consumers live outside the United States. Reaching these buyers can boost your sales, promote your brand and diversify your consumer base.
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How we can help
The Trade Development Division provides individualized counseling to Kansas companies like yours. We can provide research and data, introduce you to foreign contacts and help you coordinate with other state, federal and international agencies.
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Overseas Contractors
The Trade Division has key contacts in strategic markets throughout the world. These contractors can assist Kansas companies with market research and development in their respective regions. If you have an international marketing project that you would like to pursue, please contact us here at (785) 296-4027 or email us at ksintl@kansascommerce.com.
Governor's Exporter of the Year Award
The Governor’s Exporter of the Year Award is presented annually to a Kansas company for excellence in international marketing and showcases successful exporters as role models.
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Kansas International Trade Show Assistance Program
The Kansas International Trade Show Assistance Program introduces small Kansas companies to foreign markets through participation in trade shows.
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Kansas International Trade Resource Directory
The Kansas International Trade Resource Directory is a database of Kansas organizations involved in international trade.
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Trade Division staff
Our team includes trade experts positioned in Kansas and throughout the world.
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International credit reports
The Trade Division partners with Coface Group to offer credit reports at a reduced rate.
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Web resources for exporters
The Trade Division works with state, federal and international agencies to get you what you need.
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Key Documents
2008 Export Statistics
November 2009 YTD Export Statistics by Product
For details, contact the Trade Development Division at (785) 296-4027 or ksintl@kansascommerce.com.