ExportersAlmanac

A structured global knowledge and discovery resource for international trade.

Overview

The ExportersAlmanac is a comprehensive online resource designed to support companies and advisors involved in international trade.

It provides:

Structured country intelligence
Industry-based discovery tools
eCommerce guidance
Market research capabilities
Reference data and support services

Together, these form a practical knowledge infrastructure supporting export decision-making and market development.

1. Country Profiles
Coverage: 232 countries and territories with detailed profiles 18 additional territories with base-level profiles For most countries, four structured profiles are provided: General Profile Overview of key national characteristics Economic Profile High-level economic indicators with links to detailed data Trade Profile Macro-level trade positioning and flows Commercial Profile Curated resources supporting market entry and trade activity Base Profiles For smaller or less-documented territories, a simplified profile provides all available information.

1. Country Profiles

Coverage:

232 countries and territories with detailed profiles
18 additional territories with base-level profiles

For most countries, four structured profiles are provided:

General Profile
Overview of key national characteristics
Economic Profile
High-level economic indicators with links to detailed data
Trade Profile
Macro-level trade positioning and flows
Commercial Profile
Curated resources supporting market entry and trade activity

Base Profiles

For smaller or less-documented territories, a simplified profile provides all available information.

2. Industry Profiles
Designed to support opportunity and partner identification by sector. Each industry profile includes: Business networks and online markets International trade associations Industry directories Industry news International trade events Classification codes (NACE, SIC)

2. Industry Profiles

Designed to support opportunity and partner identification by sector.

Each industry profile includes:

Business networks and online markets
International trade associations
Industry directories
Industry news
International trade events
Classification codes (NACE, SIC)

3. eCommerce
Provides structured guidance and tools to support digital trade: Website performance assessment and monitoring Key considerations for eCommerce strategy Overview of online sales channels Access to relevant digital tools and platforms

3. eCommerce

Provides structured guidance and tools to support digital trade:

Website performance assessment and monitoring
Key considerations for eCommerce strategy
Overview of online sales channels
Access to relevant digital tools and platforms

4. Market Search
Supports the identification and development of new markets. Includes: Analytical tools for market exploration Access to the Kompass Business Directory 70+ million companies Unlimited search capability

4. Market Search

Supports the identification and development of new markets.

Includes:

Analytical tools for market exploration
Access to the Kompass Business Directory
- 70+ million companies
- Unlimited search capability

5. Reference Resources
A comprehensive library of supporting information across key trade domains. Business Reference Resources Blacklists and embargoes Chambers of commerce Customs and non-tariff barriers Trade and professional associations Legal and accounting resources Multinational financial institutions Trade agreements and organisations Tax frameworks Trade events Company directories General Reference Resources Codes (banking, corporate, industry, product) Country, currency, and location data Economic and financial indicators Glossaries and terminology International organisations News resources Packaging and labelling Payment methods Public holidays Standards bodies Time zones and travel UN specialised agencies

5. Reference Resources

A comprehensive library of supporting information across key trade domains.

Business Reference Resources

Blacklists and embargoes
Chambers of commerce
Customs and non-tariff barriers
Trade and professional associations
Legal and accounting resources
Multinational financial institutions
Trade agreements and organisations
Tax frameworks
Trade events
Company directories

General Reference Resources

Codes (banking, corporate, industry, product)
Country, currency, and location data
Economic and financial indicators
Glossaries and terminology
International organisations
News resources
Packaging and labelling
Payment methods
Public holidays
Standards bodies
Time zones and travel
UN specialised agencies

6. Support Services
Practical resources supporting export readiness and operations: Export readiness assessment Insurance International banking and finance Legal and accounting services Logistics Quality control and certification Rating agencies Supply chain solutions Translation services

6. Support Services

Practical resources supporting export readiness and operations:

Export readiness assessment
Insurance
International banking and finance
Legal and accounting services
Logistics
Quality control and certification
Rating agencies
Supply chain solutions
Translation services

Country-Specific Modules

The British and Italian versions include additional modules tailored to national exporters, providing:

Country-specific support resources
Localised export guidance

Role Within the TradeTech Ecosystem

The ExportersAlmanac serves as the knowledge and discovery layer within the TradeTech framework.

It complements:

Multilingual Microsites (visibility)
AEO Directory (trust and credibility)
ExpoWorld / ExpoUK (engagement and market access)

Together, these services form a coordinated trade enablement infrastructure.

Why It Matters

International trade is often constrained not by lack of opportunity, but by:

Fragmented information
Limited visibility of resources
Difficulty identifying relevant partners and markets

The ExportersAlmanac addresses this by:

Structuring global trade knowledge
Making it accessible and searchable
Supporting informed, practical decision-making

Contact

For further information, please contact: exportersalmanac@tradetech.cloud