Looking to more about exporting? Access new markets? Ready to take your product or service out to international markets?
Join the Scottish Chambers of Commerce on one of our networks’ trade missions supported by the Scottish Government to turn your international goals into a reality.
Find all our trade missions here – exporthubscotland.com
International Business Mission to Ireland by Inverness Chamber of Commerce
As part of the Scottish Government Programme and supported by Scottish Chambers of Commerce, Inverness Chamber of Commerce in partnership with Ayrshire Chamber of Commerce is leading a physical Trade Mission to Dublin, Ireland w/c 11th November 2024.
Why Ireland?
The four-day mission will be a fantastic opportunity for Scottish businesses to explore this new market and experience what regions such as Dublin have to offer.
An inclusive, well-connected and stable business landscape makes Ireland an attractive environment for Scottish companies to do business. In recent years, Dublin have experienced major growth in sectors including food and drink, life science, energy, finance and business services and has a lot to offer Scottish businesses.
International Business Mission to Canada by Lochaber Chamber of Commerce
Lochaber Chamber of Commerce is leading a delegation to Nova Scotia for businesses interested in exploring business opportunities in Canada to expand their international trade activity.
This trade mission will help your business explore international trade opportunities in the province of Nova Scotia, reaching out across the bustling capital city of Halifax and to key locations and beyond.
Canada is the second-largest country in the world and has the world’s ninth-largest economy. It is also a member of the G7 group of the seven largest IMF-advanced economies in the world.
Canada’s economic freedom score is 76.6, making its economy the 15th freest in the 2022 Index. Canada is ranked 1st among 32 countries in the Americas region, and its overall score is above the regional and world averages.
Halifax is the Capital City of Nova Scotia and the population increased by more than 20,000 people in 2022. The Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM) saw a 4.4 per cent growth in population in 2022, bringing the city’s total population to more than 480,000
Halifax is the gateway to Atlantic Canada and enjoys fantastic trade links to the UK through its bustling port.
There are extensive historical ties between the UK and Canada.
Canada has similar business and legal practices to the UK with a strong business and consumer base and is a good starting point for entering the North American market as well as the wider American markets.
International Business Mission to United States of America by Edinburgh Chamber of Commerce
Virtual Trade mission to Florida, USA
To help businesses gain a better understanding of this market, Edinburgh Chamber of Commerce, as part of the International Trade Partnership with The Scottish Government and the Scottish Chambers of Commerce, are hosting a free virtual trade mission on 12 November 2024 which will focus on doing business in Florida.
Why Florida?
Scotland and the State of Florida have enjoyed longstanding, highly-developed ties in terms of language, culture, education, science, technology, transport, tourism, and commerce. Today the UK (including Scotland) is among Florida’s most significant economic partners, while Florida ranks among the top American states for British businesses.
Florida’s $1.5 trillion economy is 14th in the world – bigger than those of the Netherlands and Mexico and about the same size as Spain. Home to more than 22 million residents, Florida is now the 3rd most populous U.S. state with one of the fastest growing economies.
British exports to Florida totalled $2.6 billion in 2022, making the UK Florida’s 14th largest source of merchandise imports.
Florida is a key point of entry for Scottish goods and services into the USA, both to serve the local Florida market, and as a gateway to other markets throughout the USA. As well as a gateway to access emerging markets in Latin America and the Caribbean.
