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Overview
Eligible UK businesses can access trade expertise and knowledge on exporting to specific countries from the Department for International Trade’s ( DIT) global network of international market hubs.
Businesses referred to a regional hub can expect to receive:
- one-to-one advice from an in-market trade adviser who can help businesses consider their next steps
- access to a wide range of sector reports, market intelligence, and guides related to things to consider on exporting to those markets
- introductions to a network of private sector service providers to help businesses with issues on a commercial basis, including local accountants, legal experts, and sector specialists
Eligibility criteria
To be considered for support, businesses should have a:
- turnover of £500,000 or more
- product or service ready to export
Businesses should also have some experience of exporting already and be looking to enter or expand to a new market.