Are you new to exporting or looking to grow your exports? These resources can help you take the next step.

Explore markets with the Export Data Tool 

Find new market opportunities for your product using the interactive export data tool. Find information on Alberta exports, world imports, tariffs, and more. 

 

Explore Data

 

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Keep up to date on the Alberta Economy

Subscribe to the Weekly Economic Highlights and Monthly Major Projects feed for the most recent economic data.

 

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Events Calendar

A calendar of upcoming events to support Alberta’s job creators expand their exports. 

 

Events Calendar

 

 

Are you ready to export?

'Do you want to export?' and 'are you ready to export?' are two different questions. Take the export readiness assessment will help you decide if you are ready to export.

 

Begin Assessment

 

Build your export plan

Are you ready to start on your export journey? You’ll need a plan. The modules below will help you navigate the exporting process. Fill in the interactive content throughout to help fill in the export plan template, or download the blank template below.

Planning Your Exports

Planning Your Exports

Get started by learning how to develop an export plan, define your objectives, and consider your export staffing needs.
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Research Markets

Research Markets

The interactive market finder tool will help you determine viable markets for your product using the latest Alberta trade data.
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Find International Clients

Find International Clients

This section will help you dive deeper into your potential market and find the right type client for your export strategy.
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Adapt to the Market

Adapt to the Market

Learn about how to localize your product and your marketing strategies for that market.
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Get Paid

Get Paid

Learn about different payment models, negotiating international contracts, and reducing risk of non-payment.
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Get Financed

Get Financed

Learn about the types of funding you might need to get started, and what government supports are available.
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Ship Your Products

Ship Your Products

Learn about the basics of shipping terms, pricing and documentation, and whether you should use a freight forwarder.
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Key Market Profiles

 

 

Export Support Programs

Alberta Export Expansion Program - https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-export-expansion-program.aspx
Funding to help export-ready companies and non-profit organizations enhance access to international markets and attract global buyers.

Export Readiness Micro-Voucher Program - https://albertainnovates.ca/programs/export-readiness-micro-vouchers/
This micro-voucher for Alberta’s small and medium sized enterprises offsets the costs of getting an export readiness market assessment for entry into a specific country.

CanExport - https://www.tradecommissioner.gc.ca/tcs-sdc/funding-financement/canexport/index.aspx?lang=eng?lang=eng
CanExport provides financial support to SMEs for development of new export opportunities.

Alberta International Offices

Alberta's international offices can help you build relationships in key markets. 

 


Alberta Mexico Office
Alberta Beijing Office
Alberta Japan Office
Alberta Singapore Office
Alberta New Delhi Office
Alberta Guangzhou Office
Alberta Korea Office
Alberta Shanghai Office
Alberta Taiwan Office
Alberta Washington D.C Office
AB UK Office
AB Germany Office
Alberta Chicago Office
Alberta Dallas Office
Alberta Seattle Office
Alberta Minneapolis Office