Access the U.S. Commercial Service Market Research Library containing more than 100,000 industry and country-specific market reports, authored by our Commercial Secialists working in overseas offices.
The Library includes:

• Country Commercial Guides
• Industry Overviews and Sector Analyses
• Best Market Prospects
• Multilateral Development Bank Reports

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COUNTRY COMMERCIAL GUIDES (CCG)

CCGs contain information on the business and economic situation of foreign countries and the political climate. They are produced annually by U.S. Embassy staff including the U.S. Department of State, the U.S. Department of Commerce and the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
The CCG includes the following sections:

• Leading Trade Prospects for U.S. Business,
• Economic Trends and Outlook,
• Political Environment,
• Leading Sectors for U.S. Products,
• Marketing U.S. Products and Services,
• Trade Regulations and Standards,
• Investment Climate, and
• Financing and Business Travel.

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INDUSTRY SECTOR ANALYSES

Reports are prepared by the U.S. Commercial Service, the Department of State, and/or multilateral development banks in overseas markets. These reports are in-depth profiles of selected industry sub-sectors, specific foreign market conditions and opportunities. They include an analysis of specific projects, finance and marketing trends, regulation and import changes, trade show opportunities, government policy updates, end-users, competitors, market access, distribution channels, market barriers and financing options. The reports often list several best sales prospects, trade promotion opportunities, and in-country contacts.

Searchable database: MARKET RESEARCH LIBRARY

MARKET INFORMATION VIA WEBINAR

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CUSTOMIZED MARKET RESEARCH (CMR)

CMR provides U.S. companies with customized, individualized information on overseas markets. The service provides information for specific products or services. CMR answers questions involving:

• Overall Marketability of a Product or Service,
• Market Trends and Size,
• Customary Distribution and Promotion Practices,
• Market Entry Requirements,
• Regulations,
• Product Standards and Registration,
• Key Competitors, and
• Potential Agents, Distributors, or Strategic Partners.

U.S. companies have the flexibility to design their own questions or to choose from a Core Menu of standardized questions. The price of the service varies according to the country in which the research is conducted and the complexity of the question(s). Ask your local Trade Specialist how to get a cost estimate.