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Exporting For Growth. Brian Cooper International Trade Adviser Advanced Engineering Email: brian.cooper@uktisouthwest.org.uk Mob: 07971 136578. Realise your export potential. Exporting can help you survive and grow. UK products, services and expertise are in demand across the world.
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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