Resource Center

Market Research

Find the latest market research to identify the best target markets for your products and to identify economic and political information on your targeted export country.

Financing & Partners

Find out what public and private sector programs are available to export companies.

Export Controls

Find out your legal requirements before you ship your products and what do you need to
know about the companies and individuals who are buying your products.

Documentation & Shipping

Find out what documents are required to ship your products to various foreign countries.

Articles

Articles written by experienced exporting professionals to provide you with outlines and
examples for successful exporting.

Kentucky Export Resource Links

Links to local support agencies that can help you start exporting today!

Featured Links

United States Commercial Service https://www.trade.gov/export-solutions

U.S. Commercial Service is the Commerce Department’s lead business unit for trade promotion and supports U.S. businesses through its global network of offices. The U.S. Commercial Service offers businesses market research, trade events that promote U.S. products or services to qualified buyers, introductions to qualified buyers and distributors, and one-on-one counseling through every step of the export process.

World Trade Center Kentucky – https://www.wtcky.org/

World Trade Center Kentucky organizes and executes trade missions, provides comprehensive trade education on numerous topics, and executes customized research. Kentucky is served by World Trade Center offices in Lexington and Louisville.

https://ced.ky.gov/

The Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development is the primary state agency encouraging job creation, retention, and business investment in Kentucky. The cabinet provides resources for entrepreneurs, startups, and small business owners. The cabinet administer the Kentucky State Trade Expansion Program (STEP) providing reimbursement to small business for international exporting activities.

Featured Links

Let the experienced coaches at the Kentucky SBDC walk with you through the process of developing your business. They will help you with Developing a business plan, Preparing budgets and financial projections, Perform Market research and more. https://kentuckysbdc.com

The Kentucky Department of Agriculture works to assist Kentucky companies and producers export their agricultural commodities and value-added products around the world. Along with other External Organizations, they are available to point to Technical Expertise & Tools, link up financial assistance, foster networking opportunities and assist with market research. For more information – https://www.kyagr.com