B2B import/export research practice

Part 1. Access each of following sources of data, describe what kinds of data given in these pages

1. Un – paid sources

Trademap.org
https://exportpotential.intracen.org/
Ex. Provide list of products exported……
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Using the Map’s customizable and shareable visualizations, you can spot:
1. products, markets and suppliers with (unrealized) export potential
2. opportunities for export diversification
https://globaltradehelpdesk.org/en
Discover a world of trade opportunities in one place with detailed information about imports,
market dynamics, tariffs, regulatory requirements, potential buyers and more.
https://marketfinder.thinkwithgoogle.com/intl/en
identify new potential markets, discover helpful operational information and start selling to
customers at home and around the world.
Europages
- Data base of approximately 2 600 000 companies mainly from european countries
- A network of over 100 professional translators located around the world and a structured
process based on Computer Assisted Translation and translation memories
- Multilingual search engine
- Tools for content creation and management in multiple languages through custom back offices
- Open taxonomy: Our 26 business sectors are organised in 4500 headings and over 90 000
keywords describing the products and services proposed on europages
- Business intelligence: 5 terabytes of data combined, processed and delivered to customers and
sales people
comtrade.un.org
The United Nations Comtrade database aggregates detailed global annual and monthly trade
statistics by product and trading partner for use by governments, academia, research institutes,
and enterprises. Data compiled by the United Nations Statistics Division covers approximately
200 countries and represents more than 99% of the world's merchandise trade. Information can
be extracted in a variety of formats, including API developer tools for integration into enterprise
applications and workflows. Subscribers receive access to additional functionality to improve
efficiency and specificity.
Yellow Pages Europe
Worldstopexport.com
WTEx presents the latest export news, trends and opportunities by focusing on the biggest and
fastest-growing exporting countries, leading trade partners, pertinent companies as well as essential
trade products and services.
1. Paid sources
Tradeatlas
TradeAtlas’ global database provides the most up-to-date information about overseas importers
and exporters for companies aiming to make trade connections in international markets and
monitor their customers & competitors. The importers’ and exporters’ data on TradeAtlas is
obtained from bill of lading data and customs records. Therefore, all the information on the
database comes from actual and realized transactions.
Ic.gc.ca
- Business and industry: Business taxes, permits and regulations, intellectual property, business
support and how to sell to government.
- Scientific research, funding, datasets, innovation support, facilities and educational resources.
- Funding, collaboration, commercialization and licensing resources to help fuel innovation.
- Consumer proposals, bankruptcy and how to find a Licensed Insolvency Trustee.
- Grants, loans, private and public sector financing and leveraging personal assets.
- Research and business intelligence: Industry sector data, financial benchmarks, labour trends
and business statistics.
- International trade and investment: Exporting, importing and investing in Canada and foreign
markets
- Canadian and international standards: The different types of standards and certifying bodies that
can be used by your business.
- The permits, licences and regulations that apply to your business.
- Directories of Canadian companies: Registering as a Canadian supplier, searching for
competitors and checking a company's incorporation status.
- Solutions for everyday consumer topics like complaint resolution and consumer protection.
- Canada's tourism sector, Federal Tourism Growth Strategy, supports and resources for tourism
businesses and more.
Vietnamtrades.com
Track Information of Shipments which Depart from or Enter into Vietnam
https://www.census.gov/foreign-trade/balance/c5520.html (using Opera to overcome VPN)

customs.gov.cn /
 http://english.customs.gov.cn/
Trade Statistics: Detailed monthly and annual statistics on China's imports and exports,
categorized by country/region, commodity type, and customs regime. For instance, the "China
Customs Statistics Monthly Bulletin" offers summaries of trade values and volumes.
Announcements and News: Updates on customs policies, regulatory changes, and significant
events affecting trade. For example, announcements related to customs clearance procedures
for major import expos are regularly published.
Legislation and Regulations: Access to laws, decrees, and guidelines governing customs
operations and trade compliance in China.
Service Guides: Information for individuals and enterprises on customs procedures, including
clearance processes, baggage regulations, and quarantine requirements.
https://www.spglobal.com/marketintelligence/en/mi/products/piers.html (Bill of lading database,
Import, export data)
PIERS is the leading provider of import and export data at the detailed, bill-of-lading level – a
heritage rooted in 40 years of amassing the industry's largest U.S. waterborne trade data set.
Every day, on average, the PIERS team processes close to 60,000 bills of lading that are filed with
U.S. Customs. Within hours of receipt, we verify, standardize, enhance and load the data into our
products so that you can spend your time on business decisions rather than data collection. The
PIERS team integrates this transactional trade data with standardized company details so you
can also identify imports and exports by company. In addition to U.S. trade data going back to
2003, you can find detailed import and export transactions for 18 international markets and trade
statistics for more than 144 countries.
Exportgenius.in
Explore detailed Customs Data, Statistical Data, Mirror Data, Bill of Lading Data, Suez Canal Bill
of Lading Data, Transit Data and Cargo BL Data of your required country from the world’s most
comprehensive trade intelligence data online platform and gain strategic insights.

Access to Land
https://vietnamsourcingexpo.vn the sea Distances Data
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exhibitions for business Global y
market Tariffs
shares Trade
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Dynamics

Part 2. Find new export market for product (ex. Coffee, rubber, handicraft……. – each student need to
select 1 product) and provide data to show you select this export market.

Product: 010611 Live primates

Viet Nam rank 1st in most potential exporters to Thailand:

As the data generated from Export Potential Map of ITC Thailand is the most potential new market for Viet
Nam to export Live primates with $156 k export potential.