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PROMOTING US EXPORTS WORLDWIDE

Learn about the importance of exports in Arizona, top export markets and sectors, and how the U.S. Commercial Service can assist exporters in expanding into new markets and overcoming obstacles.

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PROMOTING US EXPORTS WORLDWIDE

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  1. PROMOTING US EXPORTS WORLDWIDE Kristian Richardson, Director U.S. Commercial Service - Arizona December 2015

  2. Arizona & the Global Economy(Source: U.S. Commerce Dept. – International Trade Administration & Maricopa Association of Governments) • 2014 merchandise exports = $21.1 billion (up 8.2%) • Over 6,200 Arizona companies exported in 2014 • Export-supported jobs linked to manufacturing = 4.3% of Arizona’s total private sector employment • 25% of Arizona’s manufacturing workers depend on exports for their jobs • More than 24 million visitors come to Arizona every year • They spend approximately $2.7 million a day in Pima County! • 83,000+ Arizonans were employed by foreign-owned companies in 2014

  3. Arizona & the Global Economy(Source: U.S. Commerce Dept. – International Trade Administration) • Top 5 Export Markets 2014 • Mexico ($8.6 billion – + 22.2%) • Canada ($2.2 billion – -2.6%) • United Kingdom ($1.02 billion – +26%) • China ($1.01 billion – -5.7%) • Germany ($753 million – +3.6%) • Top 5 Export Sectors 2014 – Total $21.1B • Computer & electronics ($5.0 billion ) • Transportation equip ($3.7 billion ) • Minerals & ores ($2.5 billion – +42%) • Electrical Equipment & Components ($1.5 billion) • Fabricated machinery (non-electrical) ($1.5 billion )

  4. Arizona & the Global Economy Metropolitan Service Area Stats (MSAs) (Source: U.S. Commerce Dept. – International Trade Administration – March 2015)

  5. U.S. Commercial Service The U.S. Commercial Service is part of the U.S. Department of Commerce, an agency of the United States government. Our three priorities: • To increase the number of U.S. companies that export • To help smaller companies expand into new markets • To help exporters overcome hurdles in foreign markets

  6. Help for Exporters: U.S. Commercial Service • Trade specialists in over 100 U.S. cities and 83 countries worldwide • Locate international buyers, distributors & agents • Provide expert help at every stage of the export process • Help U.S. companies enter new markets faster and more profitably

  7. CS Service Guidelines Applies to fee-based services • “Commercial Service fee-based services may be provided to an entity that is: • 1) a U.S. exporter, and, • 2) that self-certifies that its products or services contain a majority U.S. content.”

  8. Help for Exporters • COUNSELING & STRATEGY • EDUCATION • EXPORT UNIVERSITY 2016 • WEBINARS • TOPICAL / GEOGRAPHIC SEMINARS • FEE-BASED SERVICES • GOLD KEY SERVICE($700 SME / $2300) • INTERNATIONAL PARTNER SEARCH($550 SME / $1400) • INTERNATIONAL COMPANY PROFILE ($600 SME / $900) • BORDER GATEWAY SERVICE in Sonora (Cost varies) • TRADE SHOWS – Hannover Fair, April 2016 & Farnborough Airshow, June 2016 • TRADE MISSIONS – ICT Singapore & Thailand, May/June 2016 • PARTNERS – ADEC, ACA, GPEC, MAG, CITIES, ASU, ECONA, SBA, etc..

  9. Kristian.Richardson@trade.gov www.export.gov/arizona www.exportaz.org

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